Chapter 35. Aeromonas and Plesiomonas spp.

  1. Stephen H. Gillespie1,
  2. Peter M. Hawkey2
  1. Alpana Bose

Published Online: 7 DEC 2006

DOI: 10.1002/9780470017968.ch35

Book Title

Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, Second Edition

Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, Second Edition

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How to Cite

Bose, A. (2006) Aeromonas and Plesiomonas spp., in Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, Second Edition (eds S. H. Gillespie and P. M. Hawkey), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470017968.ch35

Editor Information

  1. 1

    Centre for Medical Microbiology, Royal Free and University College Medical School, Hampstead Campus, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, UK

  2. 2

    Division of Immunity and Infection, The Medical School, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK

Author Information

  1. Centre for Medical Microbiology, Royal Free and University College Medical School, Hampstead Campus, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, UK

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 7 DEC 2006
  2. Published Print: 20 JAN 2006

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780470849767

Online ISBN: 9780470017968

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Keywords:

  • aeromonads and plesiomonads spp.;
  • fimbriae and adhesins;
  • Plesiomonas, P. shigelloide in aquatic environments;
  • Aeromonas infection and musculoskeletal wound infections;
  • Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) associated with A. hydrophila enterocolitis

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Description of Organism

  • Pathogenesis

  • Epidemiology

  • Clinical Features

  • Laboratory Diagnosis

  • Management

  • Prevention and Control

  • References

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