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Unveiling an Unusual Organism: Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection Due to Acinetobacter lwoffii

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are serious complications in patients requiring long-term intravascular catheterization, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. Acinetobacter lwoffii, a low-virulence, non-fermentative gram-negative bacillus, is an uncommon cause of CRBSI. We report the case of a 43-year-old female patient on long-term hemodialysis who developed A. lwoffii-associated CRBSI. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges, management strategies, and importance of early intervention in infections caused by A. lwoffii.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.80318

Authors: Arundhati Diwan, Sujata Khatal, Rohan Kelkar, Komal Singh, Mahendra Deoker

Institution: Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)

Language: English

Topic: Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408299778