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Aeromonas hydrophilia tenosynovitis in an immunocompromised host

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A case of Aeromonas hydrophilia tenosynovitis, in a child with aplastic anemia, reported here, reconfirms the need to consider this organism as a possible cause of infection in an immunocompromised host.

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  1. The Louisiana State University Medical Centre, New Orleans, LA

    R. P. Warrier D.C.H.

  2. Tulane University Medical Centre, New Orleans, LA

    S. Azeemuddin M.D.

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Warrier, R.P., Azeemuddin, S. Aeromonas hydrophilia tenosynovitis in an immunocompromised host. Indian J Pediatr 51, 609–610 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02776632

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