Aquatically acquired Aeromonas hydrophila wound infection. A report of 3 cases.
The occurrence of Aeromonas hydrophila wound infections in healthy hosts after water-associated injury is being reported more frequently. This paper reports our experience with 3 such cases and outlines the importance of recognising the association between a water-related injury and this organism.
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Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
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D000328:Adult; D000333:Aeromonas / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005618:Fresh Water; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014867:Water; D014871:Water Microbiology; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000382:microbiology
D014867:Water