Genome sequencing and molecular characterisation of XDR Acinetobacter baumannii reveal complexities in resistance: Novel combination of sulbactam-durlobactam holds promise for therapeutic intervention.
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DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30156
Abstract: Emerging nosocomial strains of Acinetobacter baumannii are of recent concern as they are expressing extensive drug resistance (XDR). Using whole-genome sequencing and molecular characterisation analysis, the current study reveals the presence of carbapenemase genes in… read more here.
Keywords: genome sequencing; kcal mol; resistance; sequencing molecular ... See more keywords
Isolation of a lytic bacteriophage against extensively drug‐resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infections and its dramatic effect in rat model of burn infection
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DOI: 10.1002/jcla.24497
Abstract: Acinetobacter Baumannii is an opportunistic nosocomial pathogen belonging to the Moraxellaceae family. The emergence of multidrug resistant strains of this pathogen caused many problems for hospitals and patients. The aim of the current study was… read more here.
Keywords: lytic bacteriophage; extensively drug; acinetobacter baumannii; drug resistant ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial resistance and biofilm formation capacity among Acinetobacter baumannii strains isolated from patients with burns and ventilator‐associated pneumonia
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DOI: 10.1002/jcla.24814
Abstract: Acinetobacter baumannii is a pathogen responsible for nosocomial infections, especially in patients with burns and ventilator‐associated pneumonia (VAP). The aims of this study was to compare the biofilm formation capacity, antimicrobial resistance patterns and molecular… read more here.
Keywords: burns ventilator; associated pneumonia; patients burns; ventilator associated ... See more keywords
An image processing‐based quantification of gram variability in Acinetobacter baumannii
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DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24271
Abstract: Gram staining differentiates bacteria as gram‐positive and gram‐negative, depending on their cell wall constituents, and coloring cells in violet and pink, respectively. Sometimes, a subpopulation of the same bacterial species assumes different colors, ranging from… read more here.
Keywords: processing; gram; variability acinetobacter; acinetobacter baumannii ... See more keywords
Distinguishing Colony Opacity Variants and Measuring Opacity Variation in Acinetobacter baumannii.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-9118-1_14
Abstract: Many strains of Acinetobacter baumannii, including the highly virulent strain AB5075, undergo a high-frequency switch that results in two cell types that are distinguished by their opaque or translucent colony opacities when viewed by oblique… read more here.
Keywords: colony; opacity; distinguishing colony; colony opacity ... See more keywords
A Simple Static Biofilm Assay for Acinetobacter baumannii.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-9118-1_15
Abstract: Acinetobacter baumannii and other Acinetobacter spp. display biofilm formation on abiotic surfaces. The degree of biofilm formation varies considerably depending on the isolates. While culturing, bacteria tend to attach to abiotic surfaces, and some surfaces… read more here.
Keywords: simple static; static biofilm; biofilm formation; biofilm assay ... See more keywords
Desiccation Tolerance Assays for Acinetobacter baumannii.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-9118-1_18
Abstract: Acinetobacter baumannii is a hospital-associated pathogen of growing importance and is a paradigm for endemic hospital contamination. Desiccation tolerance has been implicated as an important characteristic that potentiates the spread of A. baumannii in clinical… read more here.
Keywords: desiccation; tolerance assays; assays acinetobacter; desiccation tolerance ... See more keywords
Isolation and genomic analysis of temperate phage 5W targeting multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00203-021-02618-7
Abstract: Temperate phages are potential therapeutic agents, but only a few temperate phages infecting multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii have been identified. In this study, we isolated 5W, a temperate phage that infects multidrug-resistant A. baumannii, from pond… read more here.
Keywords: temperate phage; acinetobacter baumannii; baumannii; multidrug resistant ... See more keywords
Different Virulence Capabilities and ompA Expressions in ST2 and ST513 of Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
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DOI: 10.1007/s00284-019-01686-9
Abstract: Successful clones of Acinetobacter baumannii cause a variety of nosocomial infections through serum resistance, biofilm formation, and antimicrobial resistance as virulence capabilities. Fifty clinical isolates of multidrug-resistant (MDR) A. baumannii were analyzed for clonal relatedness,… read more here.
Keywords: st2 st513; virulence; virulence capabilities; resistance ... See more keywords
Molecular Characterization of Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Associated with Nosocomial Infection in the Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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DOI: 10.1007/s00284-020-02060-w
Abstract: Acinetobacter calcoaceticus–Acinetobacter baumannii complex (ACB) comprises some opportunistic pathogens associated with infectious outbreaks in hospital settings. A. baumannii is the most relevant species owing to its capacity to develop resistance to the different classes of… read more here.
Keywords: nosocomial infection; associated nosocomial; pelotas brazil; acinetobacter baumannii ... See more keywords
Novel Genes Required for Surface-Associated Motility in Acinetobacter baumannii
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DOI: 10.1007/s00284-021-02407-x
Abstract: Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic and increasingly multi-drug resistant human pathogen rated as a critical priority one pathogen for the development of new antibiotics by the WHO in 2017. Despite the lack of flagella, A.… read more here.
Keywords: surface associated; acinetobacter baumannii; motility; associated motility ... See more keywords