作者: Karel Krovacek , Marco Conte , Patrizia Galderisi , Giuseppe Morelli , Attilio Postiglione
DOI: 10.1016/0147-9571(93)90155-X
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摘要: In this case report from Italy we describe a fatal infection caused by A. hydrophila in 39 yr old cirrhotic patient. This pathogen was isolated as pure single culture the patient's blood sample. The patient died on second day of hospitalization overwhelming sepsis. isolate tested for different potential virulence properties, such invasiveness, adherence, exotoxins production, presence fimbriae and patterns resistance to variety antimicrobial agents. Although, Aeromonas species are infrequently reported cause human infections, present study confirms capability these pathogens induce serious infections.