Rahnella aquatilis, an unusual gram-negative rod isolated from the bronchial washing of a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Rahnella aquatilis, a rare enteric gram-negative rod which is usually found in fresh water, was isolated from the bronchial washing of a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Although few clinical isolates have been reported, this is the second isolation of R. aquatilis from a human in North Carolina. A case report and discussion of R. aquatilis is presented.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Harrell, LJ; Cameron, ML; O'Hara, CM
Published Date
- July 1, 1989
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 27 / 7
Start / End Page
- 1671 - 1672
PubMed ID
- 2768455
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC267639
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0095-1137
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1128/jcm.27.7.1671-1672.1989
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States