Hand and forearm infections caused by Aeromonas hydrophila.
This is a report of two cases of hand and forearm infections caused by Aeromonas hydrophila. This organism is resistant to penicillin and most cephalosporins and is found in most freshwater environments. It is recommended that broad-spectrum coverage such as a combination of cephalosporin and aminoglycoside antibiotic be used.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000333:Aeromonas / Q000302:isolation & purification; D000617:Aminoglycosides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D002511:Cephalosporins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000617:Aminoglycosides; D002511:Cephalosporins