Aeromonas salmonicida: A very rare but potential threat to human

Aeromonas salmonicida is a ubiquitous Gram-negative bacterium. It mainly found in aquatic ecosystem. most common pathogen salmonids. Reported infections due to A. humans are very rare. A 5-year-old child admitted with fever since more than week and loose motions. The blood culture showed growth of salmonicida. responded well intravenous antibiotics discharged after 5 days admission. rare but potential for human infections. Modern diagnostic methods being effective diagnosing it empirical (Cephalosporin) helpful treating it.