摘要
Aeromonas hydrophila sepsis and pneumonia are rare diseases in children that carry a high mortality rate. We report a case of fatal bacteremic pneumonia caused by A. hydrophila in a previously healthy 5-year-old child. The source of infection was not determined and the child died within 4 hours of admission. In children who develop a fulminant disease of pneumonia with or without sepsis, particularly those who have underlying medical conditions, a possible A. hydrophila infection, though rare, should be considered. More reported cases are needed to establish the epidemiologic features of this disease in children.
原文 | 英語 |
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頁(從 - 到) | 209-211 |
頁數 | 3 |
期刊 | Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection |
卷 | 36 |
發行號 | 3 |
出版狀態 | 已發佈 - 9月 2003 |
對外發佈 | 是 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- 微生物學(醫學)
- 免疫學和過敏
- 一般免疫學和微生物學