Objective. To determine the prevalence of metallo beta-lactamases (MBL) among
carbapenem resistant strains of Acinetobacter baumannii in our hospital. Methodology …

Abstract Introduction. The emergence of Metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL)-producing
Acinetobacter baumannii has become a global concern in nosocomial infections. The aim of …

Metallo-b-lactamase (MBL)-producing Acinetobacter baumannii has become a growing
therapeutic concern worldwide. The aims of this study were to evaluate the antimicrobial …

The wide use of carbapenems for empirical therapy of nosocomial infections caused by
Acinetobacter baumannii has resulted in emergence of an additional type of resistance; the …

Background: Metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs) producing strains of Acinetobacter baumannii
are serious etiological agents of hospital infections worldwide. Among the β-lactams …

The spread of Gram-negative bacilli with acquired metallo-β-lactamase (MBL) threatens the
successful treatment of major nosocomial infections. The objective of this study was to …

Background: Carbapenem resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii has become a major
concern for treating physicians. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of …

Background Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic microorganism with an increasing
role in nosocomial outbreaks. For the last 2 decades, a growing number of carbapenem …

Nosocomial infections caused by Acinetobacter baumannii often prove difficult to treat owing
to their multiple drug resistance. Carbapenems play a pivotal role in the management of …

Background: One of the most challenging isolates in nosocomial infections is Acinetobacter
baumannii which is rapidly changing towards multi-drug resistant. Resistance to the last …