Acinetobacter anitratus

**Semantic type:** Bacterium

**Definition:** A species of aerobic, Gram negative, rod shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum Proteobacteria. This bacteria is nonmotile, oxidase negative, catalase positive and produces acid from glucose. A. anitratus is thought to be a commensal organism of the skin but may become pathogenic in patients with underlying conditions.

**Synonyms:** - ACINETOBACTER ANITRATUS - Acinetobacter calcoaceticus subsp. anitratus - Acinetobacter calcoaceticus subsp. anitratus