A Case of Septicaemia Due to Aeromonas Hydrophila

Overview

Journal Br J Plast Surg

Publisher Elsevier

Specialty General Surgery

Date 1990 May 1

PMID 2350649

Citations 6

Authors

J Evans

P J Lunnis

P N Gaunt

D J Hanley

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Abstract

A case of Aeromonas hydrophila septicaemia is reported, arising from the use of leeches in an attempt to salvage a replanted arm. It is believed that this is the first report of this complication.

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