Molecular epidemiology and clinical significance of carbapenemase genes in carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates in southern Poland.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A complex interplay between Acinetobacter spp., patients, and the environment has made it increasingly difficult to optimally treat patients infected with Acinetobacter spp., mainly due to rising antimicrobial resistance and challenges with surveillance.

Objectives

This study evaluated carbapenem‑resistant A. baumannii (CRAB) isolates to determine their resistance profiles and the presence of specific β‑lactamases to inform CRAB surveillance upon hospital admission and regional empiric antibiotic therapies.

Patients and methods

The study was conducted at 4 hospitals in southern Poland between June and December 2022. Only health care-associated infections caused by A. baumannii were considered. A total of 82 CRAB isolates were included in the analysis. Spe

SUBMITTER: Serwacki PA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11615936 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature