Aeromonas Hydrophilia: a Rare and Potentially Life-threatening Pathogen to Humans

Overview

Journal J Foot Surg

Specialty General Surgery

Date 1982 Jan 1

PMID 7069142

Citations 4

Authors

R E Weinstock

S J Bass

E Lauf

B A Sorkin

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Abstract

The authors discuss the diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment of infections resulting from Aeromonas hydrophilia, and uncommon pathogen that is being reported with increasing frequency and may be serious to man. They present the case history of a 38-year-old male and emphasize the importance of prompt and proper treatment.

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