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Aeromonas abscess in an immunocompromised child
1Michigan State University, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, 49007-5300, USA.
Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
|December 22, 1999
Summary
An immunocompromised child developed a rare Aeromonas hydrophila infection after swimming. Prompt antibiotic and surgical treatment were necessary for recovery.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Bone marrow aspiration is a percutaneous procedure with potential infection risks.
- Immunocompromised status increases susceptibility to opportunistic infections.
Observation:
- An 11-year-old immunocompromised child presented with cellulitis and abscess.
- The infection occurred at the bone marrow aspiration site.
- The patient had recently swum in a freshwater lake.
Findings:
- Aeromonas hydrophila was identified as the causative agent.
- Intravenous antibiotics and surgical debridement were required for treatment.
- This case highlights an unusual organism complicating a percutaneous procedure site.
Implications:
- Healthcare providers should consider environmental exposures, like freshwater swimming, in immunocompromised patients with localized infections.
- Awareness of both common and rare pathogens is crucial for managing infections post-percutaneous procedures.
- Prompt and aggressive treatment is essential for severe infections in immunocompromised individuals.