Acinetobacter baumannii is a leading cause of nosocomial infections due to its increased
antibiotic resistance and virulence. The ability of A. baumannii to form biofilms contributes to …

No uniformly organised collection of data regarding antimicrobial resistance has occurred in
the countries of the Arab League. 19 countries of the Arab League have published data for …

Background Acinetobacter baumannii, a potential nosocomial pathogen has stealthily
gained entry into the oral cavity. Their association with other pathogens like Pseudomonas …

Background Carbapenems are the last line of defence against ever more prevalent MDR
Gram-negative bacteria, but their efficacy is threatened worldwide by bacteria that produce …

Background Antibiotic use is largely under-regulated in Egypt leading to the emergence of
resistant isolates. Carbapenems are last resort agents to treat Acinetobacter baumannii …

INTRODUCTION: The increase in the prevalence of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter
baumannii infections in hospital settings has rapidly emerged worldwide as a serious health …

Purpose This article is the first to review published reports on the prevalence of multidrug-
resistant (MDR) gram-negative infections in Egypt and gain insights into antimicrobial …

The molecular epidemiology and mechanisms of resistance of carbapenem-resistant
Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) were determined in hospitals in the states of the …

The emergence of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is a major concern to
healthcare providers and facilities in many parts of the world. This bacterial pathogen is …

Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is a driving force to the evolution of bacteria. The fast
emergence of antimicrobial resistance reflects the ability of genetic adaptation of pathogens …