Spectrum of Aeromonas and Plesiomonas infections in patients with cancer and AIDS |
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| Authors: | K V Rolston S E Zandvliet S Rodriguez H T Nguyen G P Bodey |
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| Institution: | Department of Medical Specialties, University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030. |
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| Abstract: | The spectrum of infection with Aeromonas and Plesiomonas included gastroenteritis, bacteremia, biliary tract infection, perirectal infection, and disseminated disease. Most patients (86%) with bacteremia were neutropenic (less than 500 PMN/mm3). Colonization of stools and sputum also occurred. Therapy with aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, and the newer quinolones was effective in patients with AIDS and cancer. |
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