Aeromonas septicaemia - A case series

Abstract

are ubiquitous Gram-negative bacilli which are seen in brackish or fresh water and soil in subtropical or temperate countries. They were considered as pathogen of many animals including fish but recently they have been gaining importance due to its ability to infect and colonise in human body. Though the most common site of infection is gastrointestinal tract, it can cause extraintestinal infections like skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections, biliary tract infections and bacteremia. Its ability to acquire antibiotic resistance naturally from the environment and due to the inappropriate use of antibiotics makes treatment of this unusual pathogen difficult. Many studies have shown high morbidity and mortality rates associated with . Therefore, though it was initially considered as a rare cause of bacteremia, should be considered as an important nosocomial pathogen.