Portrait of a killer: Uncovering resistance mechanisms and global spread of Acinetobacter baumannii.

Abstract excerpt

Antibiotic resistance is a growing global concern in the field of medicine as it renders bacterial infections difficult to treat and often more severe. Acinetobacter baumannii is a gram-negative bacterial pathogen causing a wide range of infections, including pneumonia, sepsis, urinary tract infections, and wound infections. A. baumannii has emerged as a significant healthcare-associated pathogen due to its high...

Topics

• Acinetobacter baumannii
• Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial
• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Phenotype