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Aeromonas hydrophila infections are a recognized complication of postoperative leech application, and can occur with measurable frequency in populations of patients treated with leeches. We report a case of an abdominal flap infection caused by multiple organisms, including A. hydrophila, in a patient treated with leech therapy. Prompt surgical evaluation of wounds in combination with appropriate antibiotic therapy is recommended for the management of these infections.
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