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Health Guide

Acinetobacter calcoaceticus

Acinetobacter calcoaceticus is a bacterium found in soil and water, distinct from dietary nutrients. While essential for environmental nitrogen cycling, it is not a dietary supplement and is not found in fruits or vegetables for consumption. It is clinically significant as an opportunistic pathogen, particularly in hospital settings, rather than a source of human health benefits.
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Acinetobacter calcoaceticus
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Clinical Prevalence vs. Dietary Benefit

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Health Benefits & Sources

Health Implications

  • No Nutritional Benefit: This bacterium provides no dietary value or health benefits to humans.
  • Environmental Role: It helps decompose organic matter in nature.
  • Clinical Risk: In susceptible individuals, it can cause severe infections.

Nature of the Organism

  • Gram-Negative: A classification of bacteria based on cell wall structure.
  • Opportunistic: It takes advantage of a weakened host immune system.

Natural Environment (Not Food)

While ubiquitous in nature, it is not a food source. It is found in:

  • Soil
  • Water
  • Hospital environments

Dietary Sources (Correction)

There are no food sources for this bacterium. If you are seeking beneficial bacteria, look to fermented foods:

  • Yogurt
  • Sauerkraut
  • Kefir

Top Food Sources

Soil
Primary natural reservoir
Water
Found in aquatic environments
Hospital Surfaces
Survives on dry surfaces

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is not a probiotic. Probiotics are specific strains of bacteria that provide health benefits. Acinetobacter is an opportunistic pathogen.
While all produce has surface bacteria, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus is not a targeted dietary component and ingesting it provides no benefit.
It is likely a confusion with other ingredients. It is not sold as a safe supplement for human consumption.
You cannot avoid it entirely as it is in soil and water. However, washing hands and preparing food safely minimizes general bacterial risks.

Safety & Side Effects

Risks associated with Acinetobacter calcoaceticus:

  1. Infection Risk: Can cause pneumonia, blood infections, and meningitis in vulnerable populations.
  2. Antibiotic Resistance: Often resistant to multiple drugs, making treatment difficult.
  3. Prevention: Strict hygiene and hospital infection control protocols are required.

Scientific References

  • [1]Dijkshoorn, L., Nemec, A., & Seifert, H. (2007). An increasing threat in hospitals: multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. Nature Reviews Microbiology.
  • [2]Peleg, A. Y., Seifert, H., & Paterson, D. L. (2008). Acinetobacter baumannii: emergence of a successful pathogen. Clinical Microbiology Reviews.
  • [3]Bergogne-Bérézin, E., & Towner, K. J. (1996). Acinetobacter spp. as nosocomial pathogens: microbiological, clinical, and epidemiological features. Clinical Microbiology Reviews.