Nosocomial meningitis due to Acinetobacter calcoaceticus in 10 children after ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion

Acinetobacter calcoaceticus is an uncommon cause of nosocomial meningitis. This organism may be multiply antibiotic resistant and outbreaks of infection have been reported, notably from intensive care units. We report 10 cases of nosocomial meningitis, caused by Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, in child...

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Published in:The Journal of hospital infection 2000-01, Vol.44 (1), p.76-77
Main Authors: Filka, J, Huttova, M, Schwartzova, D, Kurak, M, Krcmeryova, T, Tuharsky, J, Kralinsky, K, Sagat, T, Krcmery, V Jr
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Language:English
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Acinetobacter calcoaceticus
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Summary:Acinetobacter calcoaceticus is an uncommon cause of nosocomial meningitis. This organism may be multiply antibiotic resistant and outbreaks of infection have been reported, notably from intensive care units. We report 10 cases of nosocomial meningitis, caused by Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, in children, following ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion.
ISSN:0195-6701
1532-2939
DOI:10.1053/jhin.1999.0641