Acinetobacter calcoaceticus

**Semantic type:** Bacterium

**Definition:** A species of aerobic, Gram negative, rod and cocci shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum Proteobacteria. This bacteria is nonmotile and oxidase negative. A. calcoaceticus is thought to be a commensal organism of the skin and throat but may become pathogenic in patients with underlying conditions, usually causing respiratory infection.

**Synonyms:** - ACINETOBACTER CALCOACETICUS