Olut Ali Ilgin, Erkek Emel
Unit of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Tepecik SSK Training Hospital, Izmir.
Scand J Infect Dis. 2005;37(11-12):919-21. doi: 10.1080/00365540500262567.
Acinetobacter is a highly resistant microorganism, commonly isolated in intensive and post-operative care units. Although rarely reported, it may constitute 1 of the several causes of early prosthetic valve endocarditis. A diffuse, red maculopapular rash may be encountered in patients with Acinetobacter endocarditis. Here we present a case of early prosthetic valve endocarditis due to Acinetobacter baumannii and accompanied by a cutaneous eruption.
