A Case of Aeromonas hydrophila Necrotizing fasciitis in Patient on Hemodialysis.
- Author:
Hong Jun PARK
1
;
Hyo Youl KIM
;
Young UH
;
Oh Gun KWON
;
Jin Rok OH
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. hyksos@yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Aeromonas hydrophila;
Necrotizing fasciitis;
Hemodialysis
- MeSH:
Aeromonas hydrophila*;
Aeromonas*;
Aged;
Bacillus;
Cellulitis;
Fasciitis, Necrotizing*;
Female;
Gastroenteritis;
Humans;
Liver Cirrhosis;
Opportunistic Infections;
Renal Dialysis*;
Vibrionaceae;
Wound Infection
- From:
Infection and Chemotherapy
2007;39(4):218-221
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Aeromonas hydrophila is a facultative, anaerobic gram-negative bacillus. It's a member of the family Vibrionaceae. Aeromonas, which is known to cause gastroenteritis and wound infections ranging from mild cellulitis to fulminant myonecrosis. It is responsible for opportunistic infections in patients with compromised immune function due to an underlying disease such as malignant hematological disorders, liver cirrhosis, and malignant neoplasm. We report a case of 72-year-old woman who recovered from necrotizing fasciitis caused by A. hydrophila. The patient had undergone prolonged hemodialysis and had no history of trauma.
