Fulminant wound infection with Aeromonas hydrophila.
Aeromonas hydrophila was isolated from a water-soaked traumatic wound of a previously healthy 16-year-old boy. A progressive necrotizing infection developed despite administration of antibiotics. Aeromonas should be considered in wound infections which are water-related.
D000293:Adolescent; D000333:Aeromonas / Q000472:pathogenicity; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents