Molecular characterization and genotypic diversity of extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii from endotracheal aspirates in a pediatric intensive care unit in Sulaimani, Iraq.

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BACKGROUND: Extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Acinetobacter baumannii poses a significant threat in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs), particularly in regions with limited surveillance data. This study characterized the bacterial profile of endotracheal aspirate samples from a PICU in Sulaimani, confirmed A. baumannii identification using blaOXA-51 PCR, assessed antimicrobial resistance patterns, and...

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• Acinetobacter baumannii
• Acinetobacter Infections
• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• beta-Lactamases
• Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial