Aeromonas as a Cause of Purulent Folliculitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2017 Mar 1;6(1):e1-e3. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piw073.

Abstract

Aeromonas species are rarely an identified cause of folliculitis. Here, we describe the case of a patient who had purulent folliculitis of the breast caused by an Aeromonas species and review 4 other cases presented in the literature, highlighting the commonalities observed. Aeromonas infection should be considered in patients who present with purulent folliculitis, particularly those with exposure to nonchlorinated pools or baths.

Keywords: Aeromonas; abscess; folliculitis..

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aeromonas*
  • Breast Diseases / diagnosis
  • Breast Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Breast Diseases / microbiology*
  • Child
  • Ciprofloxacin / therapeutic use
  • Dominican Republic
  • Female
  • Folliculitis / diagnosis
  • Folliculitis / drug therapy*
  • Folliculitis / microbiology*
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / diagnosis
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / drug therapy*
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / microbiology*
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / transmission
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Swimming Pools
  • Travel-Related Illness*
  • Water Microbiology

Substances

  • Ciprofloxacin