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What Is Acetobactor Abdominal Infection?

My brother had acute pancreatitis 6 months ago and was only out of the hospital for approximately 3 weeks. He is now back in the hospital, on the ventilator, septic, with a decreased level of consciousness. One of the abdominal infections that he has is acetobactor. I was wondering more about this infection.
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
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As you want to know about acetobactor infection , Acetobacterium is anaerobic, gram-positive bacteria that belong to the Eubacteriaceae family. The name has originated from the fact that they are acetogens, predominantly making acetic acid as a by-product of anaerobic metabolism. Most of the species reported in this genus are homoacetogens, i.e. solely producing acetic acid as their metabolic by-product.
This infection mostly occur in patient who have COPD , DM , Pnumonia , Bed ridden pt , weak immune system , poor hygiene etc.

I hope my advice will help you a lot.
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Dr Vijay
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What Is Acetobactor Abdominal Infection?

Hello. Thanks for writing to HCM. I read and understand your question very well. I try my best to help you. As you want to know about acetobactor infection , Acetobacterium is anaerobic, gram-positive bacteria that belong to the Eubacteriaceae family. The name has originated from the fact that they are acetogens, predominantly making acetic acid as a by-product of anaerobic metabolism. Most of the species reported in this genus are homoacetogens, i.e. solely producing acetic acid as their metabolic by-product. This infection mostly occur in patient who have COPD , DM , Pnumonia , Bed ridden pt , weak immune system , poor hygiene etc. I hope my advice will help you a lot. Thanks and Regards. Dr Vijay