Posttraumatic brain abscess caused by Aeromonas hydrophila

J Clin Microbiol. 2014 May;52(5):1796-7. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00267-14. Epub 2014 Mar 12.

Abstract

Posttraumatic brain abscesses are usually caused by Gram-negative bacilli, notably Enterobacteriaceae and Staphylococcus aureus. Although Aeromonas hydrophila is a recognized cause of trauma-related sepsis, it has not been previously isolated from posttraumatic brain abscesses. We describe the first case of Aeromonas hydrophila brain abscess.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aeromonas hydrophila / isolation & purification*
  • Brain Abscess / diagnosis*
  • Brain Abscess / microbiology*
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Male