Aeromonas hydrophila wound infection following a tiger bite in Nepal.
Aeromonas hydrophila is a rare human pathogen. Reports of zoonotic infection developing after large feline bites are even rarer. We are documenting the first case of human wound infection with A. hydrophila following a tiger bite. The patient responded well following wound debridement, secondary suturing and combination antibiotic therapy.
Easow
J M
JM
Department of Clinical Microbiology, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Phulbari, Pokhara, Nepal. dr.jmeasow@gmail.com
Tuladhar
Rashmi
R
D016980:Aeromonas hydrophila / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000382:microbiology*; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009390:Nepal; D046010:Tigers; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000382:microbiology*