Acinetobacter are a major concern because of their rapid development of resistance to a
wide range of antimicrobials, and rapid profundity in transformation, surviving desiccation …

The genus Acinetobacter comprises a complex and heterogeneous group of bacteria, many
of which are capable of causing a range of opportunistic, often catheter‐related, infections in …

Acinetobacter spp. are non-fermentative, strictly aerobic, Gram-negative microorganisms
with a confusing taxonomic history. The Acinetobacter baumannii–Acinetobacter …

Acinetobacter occupies an important position in nature because of its ubiquitous presence in
diverse environments such as soils, fresh water, oceans, sediments, and contaminated sites …

The genus Acinetobacter is a major cause of nosocomial infections; it is increasingly being
associated with various epidemics and has become a widespread concern in a variety of …

The gram-negative coccobacillus acinetobacter, a pathogen once seen only in hot, humid
climates, has become an increasingly common nosocomial problem even in temperate …

The control of hospital-acquired infection caused by multiply resistant gram-negative bacilli
has proved to be a particular problem over the last 20 years in developed countries. An …

Members of the genus Acinetobacter have been implicated in a wide spectrum of infectious
diseases. Although this organism is associated primarily with nosocomial infections, it has …

Among gram-negative organisms playing a significant role in nosocomial infections,
Acinetobacter species have attracted increasing attention in intensive care units during the …

An understanding of why certain Acinetobacter species are more successful in causing
nosocomial infections, transmission and epidemic spread in healthcare institutions …