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Acinetobacter pneumonia: a review
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Acinetobacter pneumonia: a review
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Abstract
Acinetobacter species are becoming a major cause of nosocomial infections, including hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia. Acinetobacter species have become increasingly resistant to antibiotics over the past several years and currently present a significant challenge in treating these infections. Physicians now rely on older agents, such as polymyxins (colistin), for treatment. This paper reviews the epidemiology, treatment, and prevention of this emerging pathogen.
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A. Gram-variable cocci in sputum. B. Gram-variable rods in blood culture (arrow = gram-positive; arrowhead = gram-negative).
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