학술논문
Elimination of healthcare-associated Acinetobacter baumannii infection in a highly endemic region
Document Type
article
Author
Source
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol 114, Iss , Pp 11-14 (2022)
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Language
English
ISSN
1201-9712
Abstract
This paper describes the elimination of healthcare-associated Acinetobacter baumannii infections in a highly endemic region. A prospective, observational study was performed between October 2012 and October 2017. Acinetobacter baumannii were isolated from 59 patients, and >95% similarity was demonstrated among isolates of seven patients (DiversiLab™, BioMérieux). Carbapenemase activity was detected in 15 of 17 (88%) isolates, and all were OXA-23 type. The control of Acinetobacter baumannii outbreaks can be achieved by close follow-up supported by molecular techniques, strict application of infection control measures, and isolation of transferred patients.