https://doi.org/10.4081/mm.2025.14523
A rare case report of Aeromonas salmonicida causing neonatal septicaemia
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Published: 2 March 2026
Aeromonas salmonicida, a pathogen known primarily for causing septicaemia and furunculosis in fish, has rarely been implicated in human disease due to its inability to grow at 37°C. However, we report a rare and fatal case of neonatal septicaemia caused by A. salmonicida, isolated from a preterm neonate in Central India. The organism was identified using the Vitek 2 compact system. This case highlights the expanding pathogenic potential of Aeromonas species in humans, especially in immunocompromised hosts.
The objective of this report is to describe a rare case of A. salmonicida bloodstream infection in a preterm neonate, outline the diagnostic process, and discuss clinical implications.
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