Acinetobacter species among clinical isolates

The present study confirms the multi-drug resistant nature of Acinetobacter species, and highlights the correlation between its incidence and duration of hospitalization. Rigorous use of standard precautions and minimizing hospital stay would reduce infection, and consequently, antibiotic overuse, which contributes further to drug resistance. In addition, a robust antibiotic policy and antibiotic stewardship in the hospital can minimize its incidence.

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This situation prompts early and accurate detection of MBL producers. Hence the present study was done to phenotypically evaluate the prevalence of MBL production among 235 clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (183) and Acinetobacter species (52). The antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done by Kirby Bauer disk diffusion method.

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NFGNB also known as Non-fermenters (NFs) are emerging with increasing frequency as agents of opportunistic and often, serious infection as well as nosocomial infection. NFGNB are innately resistant to many antibiotics and are known to produce extended spectrum β-lactamases and metallo β-lactamases (MBL).Very few laboratories in India identify these organisms as routine as they are slow growing and requires special media and biochemical tests for identification. The rates of isolation of NFGNBs are increasing in Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, hence this study was done.

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Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged as an extensively-drug-resistant pathogen implicated in healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) such as ventilator associated pneumonia, urinary tract infection, bacteremia, septicemia, secondary meningitis, wound infection etc. In the recent past carbapenems had been drugs of choice for serious infections with Acinetobacter baumannii, but carbapenem resistant strains are rapidly emerging. This study assesses the prevalence and mechanisms of resistance for Meropenem, Imipenem among Acinetobacter species isolated from a tertiary care center.

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