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Published on: June 28, 2018
Ventilator-associated pneumonia due to Aeromonas hydrophila: A rare case report
Amit Srivastava1, Sarvodaya Tripathy2, Shreyas Gutte1
1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow-226014, India.
Introduction:
Aeromonas hydrophila is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause various infections, including pneumonia, in immunocompromised individuals. This case report presents a rare occurrence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) caused by Aeromonas hydrophila in an apparently non-immunocompromised patient.
Case Presentation:
The patient exhibited signs and symptoms of VAP and was successfully treated with intravenous ciprofloxacin. The discussion highlights the characteristics of Aeromonas species, its virulence factors, risk factors for infection, and antibiotic profile.
Conclusion:
It emphasizes the need for awareness and suspicion of Aeromonas as a potential cause of VAP in ICU settings, as well as the importance of early detection and appropriate treatment for improved outcomes.
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