Acinetobacter baumannii

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General Information

Pathogen information

Resistant aerobic gram negative coccobacillus

Epidemiology

Generally causes nosocomial infection and can occur in outbreaks in this setting.

Community acquired infections are described in tropical countries but are uncommon.

Associated syndromes

  • VAP

  • Bloodstream infections

  • Biofilm infections of prosthetic devices

  • Wound infection/SSTI

  • UTI

  • May be a colonizer

Additional Information

Infectious Disease consultation recommended if available to assist in evaluation/management and infection control measures