Ciprofloxacin-resistant Aeromonas hydrophila infection following leech therapy: a case report and review of the literature.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
; 66(1): e20-2, 2013 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
Compromised flap perfusion can lead to the use of leech therapy to aid in flap salvage. Aeromonas hydrophila, a symbiont of the leech, is a well-known bacterial pathogen that has the potential to cause infection in patients receiving leech therapy. Ciprofloxacin is commonly regarded as the antibiotic of choice for prophylaxis against this pathogen. We present patient who underwent leech therapy during salvage attempts for a venous congested flap. A resultant infection developed despite being on appropriate antibiotics. Culture sensitivities indicated that A. hydrophila was resistant to ciprofloxacin.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ciprofloxacina
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Infecciones por Bacterias Gramnegativas
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Profilaxis Antibiótica
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Aplicación de Sanguijuelas
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Farmacorresistencia Bacteriana
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Antibacterianos
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos