Aeromonas Hydrophila Fulminant Infection in Previous Healthy Patient-Two Cases Report
Journal
中華民國重建整形外科醫學會雜誌
Journal Volume
1
Journal Issue
2
Pages
130-133
Date Issued
1992
Author(s)
Abstract
Aeromonas hydrophila is an infrequent source of infection in man. More recent reports reveal it may be serious causing fatal infections especially in immunocompromised patients. Two patients previous healthy sustained injuries in a traffic accident. Early signs of infection with severe soft tissue involvement and extensive tissue necrosis were characteristic of this infection. Early diagnosis and management is necessary to achieve a good outcome.
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journal article