Aeromonas hydrophila

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Aeromonas hydrophila is a heterotrophic, gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium mainly found in areas with a warm climate. This bacterium can be found in fresh or brackish water. It can survive in aerobic and anaerobic environments.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Aeromonas hydrophila was isolated from humans and animals in the 1950s. It is the best known of the Aeromonas species. It is resistant to most common antibiotics and cold temperatures and is oxidase and indole positive. It is known to cause diseases in fish and humans.

Diseases caused[edit | edit source]

In humans, Aeromonas hydrophila produces a variety of diseases, including gastroenteritis, septicemia, and skin and wound infections. In fish it causes a disease known as Motile Aeromonad Septicemia.

Treatment[edit | edit source]

The treatment of Aeromonas hydrophila is not well defined. Because it is resistant to most common antibiotics, treatment can be difficult. The use of antibiotics should be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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