Aeromonas wound infection in a healthy boy
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The day afterwards (day 1), the boy returned to the emergency ward with a fever (38.5 C). Physical examination showed no signs of sepsis, a normal ear-nose-throat inspection, and the stitched wound had a normal aspect. Laboratory investigations showed a slight leucocytosis (12.600 cells μl ) with neutrophilia (85%), but a normal C-reactive protein level (6.6mg l ) and sedimentation rate (2mm h ). He was hospitalized andamoxicillin/clavulanic acid was continued (dosed 1000/10 mg kg 1 in 4 doses).
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دوره 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017