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[An unusual hospital infection: Aeromonas hydrophila infection due to the use of leeches]

Authors :
A G, Buiting
J M, Horbach
P L, Petit
Source :
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde. 134(43)
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

A patient is described with an infection with Aeromonas hydrophila after the use of medical leeches to improve the circulation of a congested region of surgery. The use of medical leeches and the treatment of a leech-related infection are discussed.

Details

Language :
Dutch; Flemish
ISSN :
00282162
Volume :
134
Issue :
43
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde
Accession number :
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