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Bacteremic Acinetobacter Herellea pneumonia with survival: case report
The American Review of Respiratory Disease
|May 11, 1976
Summary
This case report details community-acquired pneumonia caused by Acinetobacter calcoacetium var. anitratus. Unusual initial leukopenia and subsequent prolonged leukocytosis highlight diagnostic challenges in Acinetobacter infections.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a significant global health concern.
- Acinetobacter species, including Acinetobacter calcoacetium var. anitratus (formerly Herellea vaginicola), are increasingly recognized as opportunistic pathogens.
- Understanding the clinical spectrum and treatment of Acinetobacter infections is crucial for effective patient management.
Observation:
- A unique case of CAP attributed to Acinetobacter calcoacetium var. anitratus is described.
- The patient presented with initial leukopenia and sparse sputum leukocytes, atypical for bacterial pneumonia.
- This was followed by a prolonged period of leukocytosis and fever, presenting unusual clinical features.
Findings:
- The case highlights the potential for Acinetobacter calcoacetium var. anitratus to cause severe community-acquired pneumonia.
- The observed pattern of leukopenia followed by leukocytosis is an unusual characteristic of this infection.
- This presentation underscores the importance of considering Acinetobacter in CAP, even with atypical initial laboratory findings.
Implications:
- The clinical significance of Acinetobacter infections warrants further investigation.
- Current antimicrobial drug therapy for Acinetobacter infections requires careful consideration due to potential resistance patterns.
- This case contributes to the understanding of Acinetobacter pathogenesis and informs diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for CAP.