A case of septicaemia due to Aeromonas hydrophila.
A case of Aeromonas hydrophila septicaemia is reported, arising from the use of leeches in an attempt to salvage a replanted arm. It is believed that this is the first report of this complication.
Evans
J
J
Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.
Lunnis
P J
PJ
Gaunt
P N
PN
Hanley
D J
DJ
D000328:Adult; D000333:Aeromonas / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000818:Animals; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D007865:Leeches / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D012092:Replantation; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology*; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000209:etiology