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Community-acquired bacteraemic Acinetobacter pneumonia with survival

K N Achar1, M Johny, M N Achar

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Amiri Hospital (Teaching), Kuwait.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A rare bacterial cause of community-acquired pneumonia, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, can be fatal. Prompt antibiotic treatment led to a patient's recovery from severe lung infection.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common infection, but certain bacterial pathogens remain rare and challenging to treat.
  • Acinetobacter species are increasingly recognized as nosocomial pathogens, but their role in CAP is less understood.

Observation:

  • A 65-year-old man presented with severe pneumonia and rapid deterioration despite standard antibiotic therapy.
  • The patient required mechanical ventilation due to respiratory failure.
  • Acinetobacter calcoaceticus var. anitratus was identified in sputum and blood cultures.

Findings:

  • The patient received a combination therapy including an anti-pseudomonal agent, aminoglycoside, and cotrimoxazole.
  • Acinetobacter calcoaceticus var. anitratus was susceptible to the prescribed antibiotic regimen.

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  • The patient experienced a slow but significant recovery from the severe pneumonia.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights Acinetobacter calcoaceticus as a rare but potentially fatal cause of community-acquired pneumonia.
    • Effective antibiotic selection is crucial for managing severe Acinetobacter infections.
    • Further research is needed to understand the epidemiology and optimal treatment strategies for Acinetobacter-related CAP.