Case 161. Aeromonas hydrophila infection (50 y-o M)
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Case 161. Aeromonas hydrophila infection (50 y-o M) |
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| Autopsy findings of A. hydrophila septicemia in case of chronic renal failure under CAPD control, manifesting progressive gangrenous cellulitis of the right upper arm (clinical course: 3 days) | |||
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Vesicles are formed in the necrotic skin (gross findings). A. hydrophila belongs to the family Vibrio, and widely distributes in fresh water and soil. It can grow at low temperature to cause food poisoning. | ||
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