Aeromonas infection

Aeromonas infections include skin infections such as cellulitis, pustules, and furuncles.[1]:279 Aeromonas species can also cause gastroenteritis.[2][3]

Aeromonas infections can sometimes be spread by leech bites.[4]

See also

References
  1. James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
  2. Abuhammour, W.; Hasan, R.A.; Rogers, D. (2006). "Necrotizing fasciitis caused by Aeromonas hydrophilia in an immunocompetent child". Pediatr Emerg Care. 22 (1): 48–51. doi:10.1097/01.pec.0000195755.66705.f8. PMID 16418613.
  3. Minnaganti, V.R.; Patel, P.J.; Iancu, D.; Schoch, P.E. (2000). "Necrotizing fasciitis caused by Aeromonas hydrophila". Heart Lung. 29 (4): 306–8. doi:10.1067/mhl.2000.106723. PMID 10900069.
  4. Maetz, Benjamin; Abbou, Ralph; Andreoletti, Jean Baptiste; Bruant-Rodier, Catherine (2012). "Infections following the application of leeches: two case reports and review of the literature". Journal of Medical Case Reports. 6: 364. doi:10.1186/1752-1947-6-364. PMC 3545892. PMID 23098279.


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