title: Posttraumatic brain abscess caused by Aeromonas hydrophila.
abstract: Posttraumatic brain abscesses are usually caused by Gram-negative bacilli, notably Enterobacteriaceae and Staphylococcus aureus. Although Aeromonas hydrophila is a recognized cause of trauma-related sepsis, it has not been previously isolated from posttraumatic brain abscesses. We describe the first case of Aeromonas hydrophila brain abscess.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal and National Health Laboratory Services, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
authors.forename: Yesholata
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Mahabeer
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khumalo
authors.forename: Erastus
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kiratu
authors.forename: Koleka
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mlisana
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016980:Aeromonas hydrophila / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology*; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male