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First isolation of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter beijerinckii from an environmental sample
28 Feb 2019
Abstract excerpt
The emergence of opportunistic Acinetobacter spp. in healthcare settings poses a significant threat to public health. The major reasons for nosocomial spread of these species are their abilities to develop and transfer drug resistance against various classes of antibiotics. Considering that Acinetobacter spp. are ubiquitous in nature, can utilize several carbon sources, and reach humans via various pathways, our...
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