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Unusual genetic heterogeneity of Acinetobacter baumannii isolates in a university hospital in Italy.
American journal of infection control - 1 Jun 1999
Villari P, Iacuzio L, Vozzella E A, Bosco U
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Acinetobacter baumannii has become an increasingly important nosocomial pathogen, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs). The aim of this investigation was to study the molecular epidemiology of A baumanii in a university hospital in Italy. METHODS: All A baumanii isolates were collected and typed with phenotypic and genotypic methods during a 7-month period. A 1-year prospective surveillance of...
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