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Severe skin and soft tissue infection in the left upper limb caused by Aeromonas veronii: a case report.
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Journal of Medical Case Reports . 1/30/2023, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p1-5. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Introduction: Skin and soft tissue infections are common because of exposure to aquatic environment, while severe infections caused by Aeromonas veronii are rare. Case presentation: We report a case of severe skin and soft tissue infection of the left upper limb caused by Aeromonas veronii. A 50-year-old Chinese woman, who had a history of cardiac disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus, accidentally injured her left thumb while cutting a fish. Early antibiotic therapy and surgical debridement was performed before the result of bacterial culture came back. Whole-genome sequencing was further performed to confirm the pathogen and reveal the drug resistance and virulence genes. The wound was gradually repaired after 1 month of treatment, and the left hand recovered well in appearance and function after 3 months of rehabilitation. Conclusion: Early diagnosis, surgical intervention, and administration of appropriate antibiotics are crucial for patients who are suspected of having skin and soft tissue infection, or septicemia caused by Aeromonas veronii. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17521947
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 161580473
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-03770-y