Unusual Culture and Microscopic Finding of Acinetobacter Isolate in Cerebrospinal Fluid; a Case Report

Background: Acinetobacter species are the major cause of nosocomial infection especially in intensive care unit settings. This organism also gains its importance for its nature of showing resistance towards various classes of antibiotics. Methods: Conventional biochemical test and Microscan walkway...

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Published in:	Journal of medical bacteriology Vol. 8; no. 5-6
Main Authors:	Jitu Mani Kalita, Sarika kombade, Vijaya Lakshmi Nag, Kavita Yedale, Anuradha Sharma
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Tehran University of Medical Sciences 01-09-2019
Subjects:	Acinetobacter baumanii Antibiotic effect Morphological change
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Summary:	Background: Acinetobacter species are the major cause of nosocomial infection especially in intensive care unit settings. This organism also gains its importance for its nature of showing resistance towards various classes of antibiotics. Methods: Conventional biochemical test and Microscan walkway automated system was used for identification of the isolate. Results: Here, we report an unusual finding of multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumanii, isolated from cerebrospinal fluid due to the post antibiotics effect. Conclusion: Microbiologist should be vigilant while reporting the unusual morphology of bacteria as antibiotic pressure effect may change the morphology and important findings may miss by microbiologist so antibiotic history should evaluated.
ISSN:	2251-8649 2322-2581