The role of Aeromonas in diarrhea: a review

Infection. 2007 Apr;35(2):59-64. doi: 10.1007/s15010-007-6243-4.

Abstract

The evidence for an enteropathogenic role of Aeromonas spp. is still controversial. This review examines various parameters related to a causative role of Aeromonas and concludes that infraspecific subsets of strains with a particular array of enterotoxin genes are potential enteropathogens. The consequences for stool bacteriology are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aeromonas / genetics
  • Aeromonas / isolation & purification
  • Aeromonas / pathogenicity*
  • Diarrhea / etiology*
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Feces / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Virulence Factors / analysis
  • Virulence Factors / genetics

Substances

  • Virulence Factors