Acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis secondary to Achromobacter xylosoxidans in a patient with Mycobacterium-Avium Intracellulare infection

Abstract

copious amounts of mucopurulent secretions. Respiratory culture was negative for acid fast bacilli and fungal smear but positive for Achromobacter xylosoxidans.. Sensitivity testing showed resistance to multiple antibiotics including cephalosporins, penicillin, fluroquinolones, aztreonam