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Investigation of Acinetobacter baumannii Activity in Vascular Surgery Units through Epidemiological Management Based on the Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistance, Biofilm Formation and Genotyping.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 7 Feb 2021
Szczypta Anna, Talaga-Ćwiertnia Katarzyna, Kielar Małgorzata, Krzyściak Paweł, Gajewska Anna, Szura Mirosław, Bulanda Małgorzata, Chmielarczyk Agnieszka
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The genus Acinetobacter demonstrates resistance to antibiotics and has been shown to spread in the hospital environment causing epidemic outbreaks among hospitalized patients. The objectives of the present study was to investigate the antibiotic resistance, biofilm formation, and clonality among Acinetobacter baumannii strains. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study involved 6 (I Outbreak) and 3...
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