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Acinetobacter anitratus infections in man
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine
|October 1, 1975
Summary
Acinetobacter anitratus, a gram-negative rod, can cause serious infections like sepsis and pneumonia. This study highlights its potential pathogenicity, urging clinicians and labs to recognize it as a significant pathogen, not a commensal.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Acinetobacter anitratus is a gram-negative bacterium.
- Its clinical significance is often underestimated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize Acinetobacter anitratus strains.
- To assess their antibiotic susceptibility and clinical relevance.
Main Methods:
- Isolation and biochemical characterization of 142 Acinetobacter anitratus strains.
- Antibiotic susceptibility testing against 15 drugs.
- Analysis of clinical and epidemiological data.
Main Results:
- Acinetobacter anitratus was identified through biochemical studies.
- Susceptibility observed for kanamycin, gentamicin, polymyxin B, cotrimoxazole, and nalidixic acid.
- Most isolates were hospital-acquired, linked to various infections including sepsis, pneumonia, wound, and urinary tract infections.
Conclusions:
- Acinetobacter anitratus demonstrates significant pathogenicity.
- It should be recognized as a potential cause of infection by healthcare professionals.
- Laboratory staff and clinicians must not dismiss this organism as a harmless commensal.