biostudies-literatureUnknown111(1)Rotini GAcinetobacter baumannii (Ab) is a well-known nosocomial pathogen that has emerged as a cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in tropical regions. Few global epidemiological studies of CAP-Ab have been published to date, and no data are available on this disease in France. We conducted a retrospective chart review of severe cases of CAP-Ab admitted to intensive care units in Réunion University Hospital between October 2014 and October 2022. Eight severe CAP-Ab cases were reviewed. Median patient age was 56.5 years. Sex ratio (male-to-female) was 3:1. Six cases (75.0%) occurred during the rainy season. Chronic alcohol use and smoking were found in 75.0% and 87.5% of cases, respectively. All patients presented in septic shock and with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. Seven paThe American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene136-140https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11229653biostudies-literatureCase Report: Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Reunion Island due to Acinetobacter baumannii.PMC11229653Puech BAllou NRotini GJabot JDangers Lde Mangou ANativel MCombe AVidal CMiltgen GfalseCase Report: Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Reunion Island due to Acinetobacter baumannii.Acinetobacter baumannii (Ab) is a well-known nosocomial pathogen that has emerged as a cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in tropical regions. Few global epidemiological studies of CAP-Ab have been published to date, and no data are available on this disease in France. We conducted a retrospective chart review of severe cases of CAP-Ab admitted to intensive care units in Réunion University Hospital between October 2014 and October 2022. Eight severe CAP-Ab cases were reviewed. Median patient age was 56.5 years. Sex ratio (male-to-female) was 3:1. Six cases (75.0%) occurred during the rainy season. Chronic alcohol use and smoking were found in 75.0% and 87.5% of cases, respectively. All patients presented in septic shock and with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. Seven pa2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Jul2025-04-04T11:24:25.502Z2025-04-04T11:24:25.502ZS-EPMC112296533883408510.4269/ajtmh.23-0820