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Emerging pathogens: Aeromonas spp

S Merino1, X Rubires, S Knochel

  • 1Departamento de Microbiologia, Facultad Biologia, Universidad de Barcelona, Spain.

International Journal of Food Microbiology
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Aeromonas species, common in water and food, can cause human diseases like septicemia and gastroenteritis, particularly in children. Understanding their virulence factors is key to preventing infections linked to contaminated water.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Bacteriology

Background:

  • Aeromonas species are Gram-negative bacteria belonging to the Vibrionaceae family.
  • They are ubiquitous in aquatic environments and normal flora in various animals.
  • These bacteria are frequently found in diverse food products, including vegetables, dairy, meat, and seafood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the classification and human health implications of Aeromonas species.
  • To highlight the association of Aeromonas species with diarrheal diseases and potential virulence factors.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of epidemiological studies and scientific literature on Aeromonas species.
  • Classification based on the AeroKey II system.
  • Identification of key virulence factors associated with human infections.

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Main Results:

  • Aeromonas species are linked to human diseases, primarily septicemia (A. veronii subsp. sobria, A. hydrophila) and gastroenteritis (A. hydrophila, A. veronii).
  • Epidemiological data suggest a strong association between Aeromonas in stools and diarrhea, often linked to untreated water consumption.
  • Symptoms can range from acute diarrhea in children to chronic enterocolitis in older adults, sometimes with colitis indicators.

Conclusions:

  • Aeromonas species represent significant etiological agents for gastrointestinal and systemic infections in humans.
  • Virulence factors such as exotoxins, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), S-layers, fimbriae, adhesins, and capsules contribute to pathogenicity.
  • Further research into Aeromonas pathogenicity and epidemiology is crucial for public health interventions.