A retrospective study of Aeromonas hydrophila infections at a university tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aeromonas hydrophila can cause a wide range of diseases and is mainly found in patients with underlying diseases. Globally the data on Aeromonas infections is limited, and no studies have been published about the situation in Saudi Arabia. The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors, clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes of Aeromonas infections in Saudi Arabia.

Methods

A retrospective study was performed at a tertiary university hospital with 1000 beds in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. All patients 14 years and older with Aeromonas-positive cultures between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2022 were included. Patient information was extracted from the electronic health records, including patient demographics, comorbidities, presenting symptoms, sour

SUBMITTER: Kaki R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10563259 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature