Abstract
Aeromonas hydrophila has only recently been recognized as an opportunistic pathogen in the immunosuppressed host. Three patients with A hydrophila sepsis were admitted to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in relapse of acute lymphocytic leukemia. Nine isolates cultured from blood specimens from these patients were sensitive to chloramphenicol and gentamicin sulfate; A hydrophila was not found after treatment with these antibiotics. After consideration of the morphology, biochemical characteristics, and antibiograms of A hydrophila, we conclude that antibiotic therapy may greatly enhance recovery from Aeromonas septicemia.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 579-582 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | American Journal of Diseases of Children |
| Volume | 123 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1972 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'Aeromonas hydrophila Septicemia'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
Cite this
Pearson, T. A., Mitchell, C. A., & Hughes, W. T. (1972). Aeromonas hydrophila Septicemia. American Journal of Diseases of Children, 123(6), 579-582. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1972.02110120103012