[An unusual hospital infection: Aeromonas hydrophila infection due to the use of leeches].
A patient is described with an infection with Aeromonas hydrophila after the use of medical leeches to improve the circulation of a congested region of surgery. The use of medical leeches and the treatment of a leech-related infection are discussed.
Buiting
A G
AG
Afd. Medische Microbiologie, Academisch Ziekenhuis, Leiden.
Horbach
J M
JM
Petit
P L
PL
D000038:Abscess / Q000382:microbiology*; D000333:Aeromonas / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D000818:Animals; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000635:transmission*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007865:Leeches / Q000382:microbiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy
Een ongewone ziekenhuis-infectie: Aeromonas hydrophila-infectie bij gebruik van bloedzuigers.