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Three cases of bacteraemia caused by Aeromonas veronii biovar sobria
1Department of Internal Medicine, Haderslev Hospital, Denmark. reimar@dadlnet.dk
Abstract:
Septicaemia caused by Aeromonas species is a life-threatening condition, arising primarily in immunocompromised patients, which has rarely been reported in Scandinavia. Herein we describe 3 cases of Aeromonas sobria bacteraemia from Denmark. All the patients were male and all 3 cases occurred during the summer. Two patients had acute leukaemia and HIV infection, respectively, while the third patient had colorectal cancer diagnosed several years later. The clinical presentation in all patients was chest and/or abdominal pain with fever developing into sepsis without any known infectious focus. All patients responded well to antibiotic therapy.
Insights
Aeromonas sobria bacteraemia is rare in Scandinavia, primarily affecting immunocompromised men. This report details three summer cases in Denmark, all responding to antibiotics.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Septicaemia caused by Aeromonas species is a severe, life-threatening condition.
- It predominantly affects immunocompromised individuals.
- Cases are rarely reported in Scandinavian regions.
Observation:
- Three cases of Aeromonas sobria bacteraemia were identified in Denmark.
- All affected patients were male and cases occurred during summer months.
- Patient conditions included acute leukaemia, HIV infection, and colorectal cancer.
Findings:
- Clinical presentation involved chest/abdominal pain and fever, progressing to sepsis.
- No clear infectious focus was identified in any of the cases.
- All patients demonstrated a positive response to antibiotic treatment.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for Aeromonas sobria bacteraemia in immunocompromised populations in Scandinavia.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering this pathogen in sepsis cases with non-specific symptoms.
- Suggests prompt antibiotic therapy is effective for Aeromonas sobria bacteraemia.