title: Rahnella aquatilis bacteremia in an HIV-infected intravenous drug abuser.
abstract: Rahnella aquatilis, an unusual enteric Gram-negative rod, was isolated from three of four blood cultures of an HIV-infected intravenous drug abuser. The outcome was favorable after a 14-day course with ciprofloxacin. The identification of R. aquatilis isolates is discussed and a synopsis of the previously published antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of this microorganism is given.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Microbiology, Zürich University Hospital, Switzerland.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Funke
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rosner
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006089:Gram-Negative Anaerobic Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D002939:Ciprofloxacin