Aeromonas hydrophila--its implications in freshwater injuries

Abstract

Lacerations or puncture wounds sustained in freshwater environments are susceptible to contamination by Aeromonas hydrophila. Numerous cases have been reported of cellulitis secondary to water-related injuries requiring hospitalization where A. hydrophila was the isolated organism. The typical presentation of an infection of A. hydrophila mimics a streptococcal soft tissue infection, which may result in delay in administration of appropriate antibiotics. A case is presented of a nonimmunocompromised patient who developed an A. hydrophila infection following freshwater-related injuries.