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.
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Authors | Chiranjoy Mukhopadhyay, Anudita Bhargava, Archana Ayyagari |
Journal | Yonsei medical journal
(Yonsei Med J)
Vol. 44
Issue 6
Pg. 1087-90
(Dec 30 2003)
ISSN: 0513-5796 [Print] Korea (South) |
PMID | 14703621
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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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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