Acinetobacter lwoffii
| Acinetobacter lwoffii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Proteobacteria |
| Class: | Gammaproteobacteria |
| Order: | Pseudomonadales |
| Family: | Moraxellaceae |
| Genus: | Acinetobacter |
| Binomial name | |
| Acinetobacter lwoffii | |
Acinetobacter lwoffii, formerly known as Mima polymorpha or Acinetobacter calcoaceticus var. lwoffii, is a non-fermentative Gram-negative bacillus bacterium that is a member of the genus Acinetobacter. It is considered normal skin flora and can also inhabit the human oropharynx and perineum of up to 25% of the population. It can cause infections in human hosts, particularly catheter-associated infections in immunocompromised patients.[1] It has also been associated with at least one case of gastroenteritis.[2] Due to its ability to survive dry conditions, low pH, and a wide range of temperatures, A. lwoffii, along with A. johnsonni, have been found in frozen food, bacon, eggs, pasteurized milk, and fish. It is also resistant to many disinfectants, irradiation, and desiccation.[3]
References
- ↑ Ku, SC; Hsueh, PR; Yang, PC; Luh, KT (July 2000). "Clinical and microbiological characteristics of bacteremia caused by Acinetobacter lwoffii.". European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology 19 (7): 501–5. doi:10.1007/s100960000315. PMID 10968320.
- ↑ Regalado, NG; Martin, G; Antony, SJ (September 2009). "Acinetobacter lwoffii: bacteremia associated with acute gastroenteritis.". Travel medicine and infectious disease 7 (5): 316–7. doi:10.1016/j.tmaid.2009.06.001. PMID 19747669.
- ↑ Rathinavelu, S; Zavros, Y; Merchant, JL (June 2003). "Acinetobacter lwoffii infection and gastritis.". Microbes and infection / Institut Pasteur 5 (7): 651–7. doi:10.1016/s1286-4579(03)00099-6. PMID 12787741.