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Aeromonas Hydrophila

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  1. See also
    1. Cellulitis
  2. Pathophysiology
    1. Gram Negative Rod
    2. Acquired via Laceration
    3. Occurs while fresh water swimming lakes, rivers, soil
  3. Management
    1. Gentamicin
    2. Chloramphenicol
    3. Bactrim
    4. Ciprofloxacin
    5. Aztreonam

Aeromonas hydrophila (C0085491)

Definition (MSH)A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that may be pathogenic for frogs, fish, and mammals, including man. In humans, cellulitis and diarrhea can result from infection with this organism.
ConceptsBacterium (T007)
EnglishAeromonas dourgesi, Aeromonas hydrophila, Aeromonas liquefaciens, Bacillus hydrophilus fuscus, Bacterium hydrophilum, Proteus hydrophilus, Proteus ichthyosmius, Pseudomonas hydrophila
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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