ACINETOBACTER SPP. AS HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED PATHOGENS: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL FEATURES

Abstract

The genus Acinetobacter is a major cause of severe healthcare-associated infections. Acinetobacter baumannii is one of the six most hazardous multidrug-resistant bacteria in the hospitals world-wide. This review is focused on the epidemiology, microbiological features, ecology, infection control precautions, and preventive measures.

Keywords

• acinetobacter
• инфекции, связанные с оказанием медицинской помощи
• эпидемиология
• профилактика
• acinetobacter
• healthcare-associated infections
• epidemiology
• prevention