Severe Pneumonia Caused by Balneatrix alpica Associated with Spa

摘要

Balneatrix alpica is a non-fermentative,oxidasepositive,and gram-negative bacillus with a single polar flagellum.Its optimum growth temperature is 30℃,with a range of 20–46℃[1,2].It is transmitted via contact and air-borne spread from hot water.It shows increased susceptibility in the elderly,especially males,and the incubation period ranges from 2 to 17 days.Pneumonia and meningitis were observed in Balneatrix alpica cases.