BACTEREMIC ACINETOBACTER (HERELLEA) PNEUMONIA WITH SURVIVAL - CASE-REPORT

Abstract
A case of community-acquired pneumonia with A. calcoacetium var. anitratus (H. vaginicola) is presented. Initial leukopenia and sparse leukocytes in the sputum followed by prolonged leukocytosis and fever, were unusual features of this case. The clinical significance and current antimicrobial drug therapy of Acinetobacter infections are discussed.