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[Phenotypic characterization of Aeromonas isolated from patients with acute diarrheal diseases]

Laura Bravo Fariñas1, Anabel Fernández Abreu, Deyánira González Leiva

  • 1Instituto de Medicina Tropical "Pedro Kouri (IPK), La Habana, Cuba. laura@ipk.sld.cu

Revista Cubana De Medicina Tropical
|February 27, 2013
PubMed

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Aeromonas caviae and Aeromonas hydrophila are the most common causes of diarrhea in Cuba. All strains showed antimicrobial resistance, highlighting the need for effective treatment options like tetracycline and chloramphenicol.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Acute diarrheal diseases are a major cause of illness and death in young children globally.
  • Antimicrobial resistance is a growing public health concern, complicating treatment.
  • Aeromonas species are emerging as significant pathogens in diarrheal diseases.

Purpose:

  • To identify the most common Aeromonas species causing diarrhea in Cuban patients.
  • To assess the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of these isolated Aeromonas species.

Summary:

  • Aeromonas caviae (33%) and Aeromonas hydrophila (29%) were the most frequently identified species in diarrheal fecal samples.
  • All 100 isolates exhibited resistance to at least one tested antimicrobial.
  • Highest resistance rates were observed for cefalotine, sulfonamides, and nalidixic acid.

Impact:

  • The study identifies key Aeromonas species contributing to diarrheal diseases in Cuba.
  • It underscores the widespread antimicrobial resistance among these pathogens.
  • Tetracycline and chloramphenicol are recommended as effective treatments for Aeromonas-related intestinal infections in the region.
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