Usefulness of Leeds Acinetobacter Medium for recovery of Acinetobacter species from respiratory specimens collected in an intensive care unit

The genus Acinetobacter is widely distributed in nature, with most species inhabiting soils and water. In humans, members of this genus form part of the saprophytic flora of the mouth, pharynx, vagina, and moist parts of the skin, e.g., the groin and axilla. As pathogens, these bacteria can cause no...

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Published in:	European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases Vol. 16; no. 6; pp. 474 - 475
Main Authors:	Alados, J C, Serrano, J, García, J A, Miranda, C, Orellana, G, de la Rosa, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 01-06-1997
Subjects:	Acinetobacter - growth & development Acinetobacter - isolation & purification Evaluation Studies as Topic Humans Intensive Care Units Lung Diseases - microbiology Respiratory System - microbiology
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Summary:	The genus Acinetobacter is widely distributed in nature, with most species inhabiting soils and water. In humans, members of this genus form part of the saprophytic flora of the mouth, pharynx, vagina, and moist parts of the skin, e.g., the groin and axilla. As pathogens, these bacteria can cause nosocomial infections in almost all parts of the body. Pneumonia, the most frequent infection, can occur in middle-aged to elderly patients, those in intensive care units (ICUs), and patients on assisted respiration. The microorganisms are often transmitted via the hands of hospital staff members or by certain apparatuses used in intensive care.
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ISSN:	0934-9723
DOI:	10.1007/BF02471916