Survival and virulence of Acinetobacter baumannii in microbial mixtures.

ABSTRACT: Acinetobacter species such as A. venetianus and A. guillouiae have been studied for various biotechnology applications, including bioremediation of recalcitrant and harmful environmental contaminants, as well as bioengineering of enzymes and diagnostic materials. Bacteria used in biotechnology are often combined with other microorganisms in mixtures to formulate efficacious commercial products. However, if the mixture contained a closely related Acinetobacter pathogen such as A. baumannii (Ab), it remains unclear whether the survival and virulence of Ab would be masked or augmented. This uncertainty poses a challenge in ensuring the safety of such biotechnology products, since Ab is one of the most significant pathogens for both hospital and community -acquired infections. This research ai

SUBMITTER: Tayabali AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378493 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature