Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan, Taiwan.
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2012 Nov;87(5):933-5. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.2012.12-0275. Epub 2012 Sep 10.
Strains of Aeromonas species are prevalent bacteria in coastal areas of southern Taiwan. Aeromonad is known as a cause of epidemic diarrheal disease, and the most common clinical manifestation is acute gastroenteritis. Extra-intestinal infections by Aeromonas species, such as pleural cavity, are rare. Herein, we described the six patients who developed Aeromonas spp.-related empyema, and was successfully treated with antimicrobial agent and drainage.
台湾南部沿海地区普遍存在气单胞菌属细菌。气单胞菌是一种引起流行性腹泻病的病原体,最常见的临床表现为急性肠胃炎。气单胞菌属引起的肠外感染,如胸腔感染,较为少见。在此,我们描述了 6 例因气单胞菌属相关的脓胸患者,他们经抗生素和引流治疗后均成功治愈。