A is for Aeromonas
Aeromonads are aquatic microorganisms commonly found in all types of water worldwide including chlorinated drinking water, raw sewage, ground water, and both polluted and unpolluted rivers and streams. Aeromonas species have been classified as an emerging pathogen by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and are commonly associated with gastroenteritis and opportunistic wound infections. These organisms are also found in soil and a variety of foods, including red meats (beef, pork, lamb), poultry, produce, fish, and shellfish.
To learn more about Aeromonas, visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
website http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ucmr/data_aeromonas.html.
