Four cases of human infection with Achromobacter anitratus

Four cases of human infection with Achromobacter anitratus, one of which was fatal, are described. They all occurred at one hospital within a period of two months. The bacteriology, antibiotic sensitivity, and pathogenicity of the organisms are discussed. One of the strains was found to differ from...

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Published in:Journal of clinical pathology 1961-11, Vol.14 (6), p.670-673
Main Authors: Ashley, D. J. B., Kwantes, W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Achromobacter
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Humans
Infection
Old Medline
Virulence
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Summary:Four cases of human infection with Achromobacter anitratus, one of which was fatal, are described. They all occurred at one hospital within a period of two months. The bacteriology, antibiotic sensitivity, and pathogenicity of the organisms are discussed. One of the strains was found to differ from the other three.
ISSN:0021-9746
1472-4146
DOI:10.1136/jcp.14.6.670