Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram negative,
non-fermenting, opportunistic isolate, that is recognized as a major nosocomial
pathogen. It can cause infections at various anatomical sites; bacteremia, pneumonia, meningitis and urinary tract infection, most commonly in immuno compromised
and critical care patients.
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| Acinetobacter baumannii |
The capacity to endure on dry surfaces and its
relative resistance to disinfectants allows this non-fermenter to survive well
in the hospital environment. A. baumannii isolates are resistant to almost all
available antibiotics including β-lactams, fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides and carbapenems. More importantly, pandrug-resistant and
extremely drug-resistant isolates have emerged and are on the rise worldwide. Read more>>>>>>>>>>
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