Abstract
Aeromonas sobria was identified from soil and canal water at the East End of London. There was a correlation between water and faecal isolates from children attending the nearby Children’s Hospital. In view of the potential risk of enteric and non-enteric infections due to Aeromonas spp, efforts are needed to ensure that canals, rivers, natural water sources and domestic water supply are free of these organisms.
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Nazer, H., Price, E., Hunt, G. et al. Isolation ofAeromonas spp. from canal water. Indian J Pediatr 57, 115–118 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02722143
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