Aeromonas hydrophila infection causing delayed vascular thrombosis in a nearly amputated finger.
We discuss an unusual case of Aeromonas hydrophila infection in a partially amputated digit from contaminated animal products resulting in delayed vascular thrombosis and amputation.
Herrera
Fernando A
FA
The Buncke Clinic and Department of Microsurgery, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA. fherrera@ucsd.edu
Horton
Karen
K
Suliman
Ahmed
A
Buncke
Gregory M
GM
D000328:Adult; D016980:Aeromonas hydrophila / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003646:Debridement; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005385:Fingers / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008460:Meat / Q000382:microbiology*; D008462:Meat-Packing Industry; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery