Anaerobiospirillum succiniciproducens septicaemia: important aspects of diagnosis and management.

Anaerobiospirillum succiniciproducens is a rare cause of septicaemia. A 63-year-old woman with liver cirrhosis and a history of melaena developed A. succiniciprodocens septicaemia. She owned two pet dogs and a cat. Despite supportive management and antibiotic treatment supported by in vivo testing, the patient died. The characteristics identification and antimicrobial susceptibility of A. succiniciproducens are discussed and previous reported underlying disease reviewed.