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1992; BMJ; Volume: 47; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1136/thx.47.6.483

1468-3296

NK Oswald,

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Aeromonas hydrophilafulminant pneumonia in afit young man peratures from 40 to 45°C, and is able to survive in sea water.This seems the most probable environmental source for this case.Laboratories should be altered to the pos- sibility of A hydrophila as a potential patho- genic organism.Treatment with amino- glycosides and vigorous pulmonary and cardiovascular support is required.Clinicians should be aware of the virulence of this rare organism.1 Baddourr LM, Baselski VS.Pneumonia due to Aeromonas hydrophila complex: epidemiologic clinical and microbiologic features.