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What is the infection accenntadactor they said it was very contagious and can br deadly is this true?
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Acinetobacter: Acinetobacter is a type of bacteria that often can be resistant to many antibiotics currently used. The "deadliness" comes from the relative lack of therapeutic options and if it is not covered with the standard regimen for broad spectrum antibiotics.
Answered 3/8/2013
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