First report of cavitary pneumonia due to community-acquired Acinetobacter pittii study of virulence and overview of pathogenesis and treatment

摘要

Background Acinetobacter pittii is a nosocomial pathogen rarely involved in community-acquired infections. We report for the first time that A. pittii can be responsible for cavitary community-acquired pneumonia and study its virulence, and discuss its pathogenesis and treatment options.