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Is Acinetobactor Baumanni Infection Contagious?

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Posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Question: Hi. I have acinetobactor baumanni for the third time the past 2 months. Is it contagious ? I also have blood in my urine.
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Answered by Dr. Behar Greca (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, it is contagious...

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thank you for posting!

I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.

Acinetobacter baumannii infection is caused by the Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria. It is contagious and it can cause serious infections in lungs, brain, blood and urinary tract.
This virus is spread by water, food and soil.
In your case it has caused an urinary tract infection and this is the reason why you have blood in urine.

Ask me for anything unclear.

Wish you good health.
Dr. Behar.
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Is Acinetobactor Baumanni Infection Contagious?

Brief Answer: Yes, it is contagious... Detailed Answer: Hi, thank you for posting! I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns. Acinetobacter baumannii infection is caused by the Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria. It is contagious and it can cause serious infections in lungs, brain, blood and urinary tract. This virus is spread by water, food and soil. In your case it has caused an urinary tract infection and this is the reason why you have blood in urine. Ask me for anything unclear. Wish you good health. Dr. Behar.