Septicemia from Aeromonas hydrophila in a Pregnant Woman
Author Information
Author(s): Ricardo Figueroa Damifin, Roberto Villagrana Zesati, León Sánchez Fernández, Jose Luis Arredondo García
Primary Institution: Instituto Nacional de Perinatologia, Mexico, D.F., Mexico
Hypothesis
Can Aeromonas hydrophila cause septicemia in a pregnant woman without underlying health issues?
Conclusion
The case suggests a possible link between pregnancy and Aeromonas hydrophila septicemia in a healthy woman.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had no underlying diseases or signs of immunodeficiency.
- She experienced a complete remission of symptoms after treatment.
- Her liver function tests normalized after therapy.
Takeaway
A pregnant woman got very sick from a germ called Aeromonas hydrophila, but she got better after treatment and had a healthy baby.
Methodology
The patient was treated with parenteral ceftriaxone after being diagnosed with septicemia from blood and bone-marrow cultures.
Limitations
The origin of the infection remains unknown, and the case is singular with no prior reports of similar instances.
Participant Demographics
A 20-year-old pregnant woman at 24 weeks of gestation.
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