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ArticleInfection and drug resistance2025

Severe Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infection Following Fish Spine Injury: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Ling Yang, Zhiwen Zhang, Qing Liang, Hao Zhang, Yijin Wang, Chao Zhuo

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Ling YangDepartment of Infection Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-5970-8407
Zhiwen ZhangEmergency Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
Qing LiangEmergency Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
Hao ZhangDepartment of Infection Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-6444-9737
Yijin WangDepartment of Infection Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
Chao ZhuoDepartment of Infection Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.

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Abstract

This study presents a rare case of severe acute bacterial skin and soft tissue infection (ABSSSI) following freshwater fish spike injury in a 73-year-old man. Within 24 hours of sustaining the wound, the patient developed septic shock and progressive necrotizing fasciitis. Despite early administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics and intensive care, his condition deteriorated, necessitating below-the-elbow amputation on hospital day four. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) identified Aeromonas veronii as the causative agent. Although the patient showed temporary improvement postoperatively, he later developed hospital-acquired pneumonia and succumbed to complications two months later. This case highlights the potential severity of ABSSSIs caused by aquatic pathogens, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. mNGS provides a comprehensive pathogen snapshot within hours of sample receipt, enabling timely refinement of empiric regimens prior to antimicrobial susceptibility testing availability. Early surgical intervention is essential to control infections and improve clinical outcomes.

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acute bacterial skin and soft tissue infectionAeromonas veroniifish-related human infectionnecrotizing fasciitis

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