Aeromonas hydrophila--its implications in freshwater injuries.
Lacerations or puncture wounds sustained in freshwater environments are susceptible to contamination by Aeromonas hydrophila. Numerous cases have been reported of cellulitis secondary to water-related injuries requiring hospitalization where A. hydrophila was the isolated organism. The typical presentation of an infection of A. hydrophila mimics a streptococcal soft tissue infection, which may result in delay in administration of appropriate antibiotics. A case is presented of a nonimmunocompromised patient who developed an A. hydrophila infection following freshwater-related injuries.
Weber
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Department of Podiatric Surgery, St. John Hospital-Macomb Center, Harrison Township, Michigan, USA.
Wertheimer
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Ognjan
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D016980:Aeromonas hydrophila; D003646:Debridement; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018461:Soft Tissue Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery