2011•Chinese Journal of New Clinical MedicineRequires access

Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infections : current control and treatment

Gong Zhi-fen

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Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic pathogen with increasing relevance in a variety of nosocomial infections. To date, the organism shows a formidable capacity to develop multi-drug resistance, which has become a significant challenge to modern healthcare systems. In this article, we review the current control and treatment options for Acinetobacter baumannii infections.

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Key concepts: Acinetobacter baumannii, Medicine, Opportunistic pathogen, Acinetobacter, Multiple drug resistance, Intensive care medicine, Drug resistance, Microbiology