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Aeromonas hydrophila and aspiration pneumonia: a diverse presentation.

Abstract
Although there are ever increasing reports of extraintestinal human infections caused by Aeromonads, in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients, respiratory tract infections remain uncommon. We describe a case of aspiration pneumonia in an immunocompetent patient with multiple sclerosis, caused by a community acquired, multidrug resistant strain of Aeromonas hydrophila sensitive only to meropenem. The case highlights the clinical significance of Aeromonas hydrophila as a respiratory pathogen, as well as the community origin of multidrug resistance and the utility of newer carbapenems in such cases.
AuthorsChiranjoy Mukhopadhyay, Anudita Bhargava, Archana Ayyagari
JournalYonsei medical journal (Yonsei Med J) Vol. 44 Issue 6 Pg. 1087-90 (Dec 30 2003) ISSN: 0513-5796 [Print] Korea (South)
PMID14703621 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Thienamycins
  • Meropenem
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Aeromonas hydrophila (physiology)
  • Drug Resistance, Microbial
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple
  • Female
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections (drug therapy)
  • Humans
  • Meropenem
  • Pneumonia, Aspiration (microbiology)
  • Thienamycins (therapeutic use)

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