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Isolation frequency of Aeromonas species in relation to patient age
European Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|February 1, 1987
Insights
Aeromonas species were identified in 1.6% of patient stool samples over 18 months. Aeromonas caviae showed higher isolation rates in children under ten, though further research is needed to confirm clinical significance.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Clinical Diagnostics
Background:
- Aeromonas species are increasingly recognized as human pathogens.
- Understanding the prevalence and specific species distribution is crucial for public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the isolation frequency of Aeromonas species from patient stool specimens.
- To investigate age-specific isolation rates of different Aeromonas species.
Main Methods:
- Prospective isolation of Aeromonas species from stool samples over an 18-month period.
- Analysis of isolation rates across different patient age groups.
Main Results:
- Aeromonas spp. were isolated from 116 patients, with an overall frequency of 1.6%.
- Aeromonas caviae demonstrated significantly higher isolation rates in children up to ten years of age compared to other age demographics.
Conclusions:
- The study identified a low overall prevalence of Aeromonas species in stool samples.
- A higher incidence of Aeromonas caviae in young children warrants further investigation into its clinical relevance and potential as a pediatric pathogen.
Abstract:
Over a period of 18 months Aeromonas spp. were isolated from stool specimens of 116 patients (total isolation frequency 1.6%). Isolation rates in children up to ten years of age were significantly higher only for Aeromonas caviae as compared to other age groups. Additional data are needed to assess the clinical significance to these findings.