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Cystitis caused by Aeromonas caviae.

Khalifa Al-Benwan1, Sharon Abbott, J Michael Janda

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Al-Amiri Hospital, Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|May 25, 2007
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Aeromonas caviae rarely causes urinary tract infections (UTIs). This report details the first documented case of a UTI in an adult patient caused by Aeromonas caviae, presenting with classic UTI symptoms and weight loss.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are commonly caused by various bacterial pathogens.
  • Aeromonas species are infrequently implicated in human urinary tract infections.

Observation:

  • A case study involving an adult patient presenting with symptoms of increased urinary frequency, dysuria, and hematuria.
  • The patient also experienced unexplained weight loss.

Findings:

  • Isolation and identification of Aeromonas caviae as the causative agent of the urinary tract infection.
  • This represents the first reported instance of Aeromonas caviae causing a UTI in an adult.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for Aeromonas caviae to cause urinary tract infections, expanding the spectrum of known uropathogens.

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  • Suggests the need for considering Aeromonas species in the differential diagnosis of UTIs, particularly in complex or persistent cases.
  • Underscores the importance of comprehensive microbiological investigation in patients with atypical UTI presentations and systemic symptoms like weight loss.