Isolation of virulent phages against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii recovered from inanimate objects of Jimma Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Because of the multidrug resistance features of Acinetobacter baumannii, endurance to diverse conditions, and causing health fatalities in healthcare settings, the global health system is looking for the development of new antimicrobials for such bacteria. As the new antimicrobial drugs pipeline is running dry, it is imperative to look for eco-friendly bio-control strategies. In this regard, phages are one to combat the biofilm producer and MDR A. baumannii. Thus, the study aimed to isolate and examine the role of phages against biofilm producers and MDR A. baumannii from inanimate objects at Jimma Medical Center (JMC), Ethiopia.

Method

Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from June to November 2019. A total of 309 swab samples were collected from

SUBMITTER: Hailemichael T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10666304 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature