Chronic osteomyelitis by Aeromonas hydrophila: A silent cause of concern
2017
Aeromonasis a Gram-negative bacillus, widely found in aquatic environment. Osteoarticular pathology caused by
Aeromonas hydrophilais rarely encountered. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of chronic
osteomyelitisby A. hydrophila reported from India. We report a case of chronic
osteomyelitisof the lower limb due to A. hydrophila , which occurred as a delayed complication following open reduction and
internal fixation. Prompt medical and surgical intervention supplemented by a comprehensive microbiological workup aided in pathogen identification and specific antimicrobial administration resulting in the successful outcome of our patient. This case illustrates the utility of multidisciplinary management approach involving microbiologists and orthopedicians in investigating and appropriately managing such cases.
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