This study aimed to investigate antibiotic resistance genes in the multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumanii) strain, MDR-SHH02, using whole‑genome sequencing (WGS). The antibiotic resistance of MDR-SHH02 isolated from a patient with breast cancer to 19 types of antibiotics was determined using the Kirby‑Bauer method. WGS of MDR-SHH02 was then performed. Following quality c...

We describe an unexpected complication in a 46-years-old man affected by ischemic cardiomyopathy who received prolonged mechanical cardiac support means of right transaxillary Impella 5.0. The postoperative course was complicated recurrent septicemia from multi-durg resistant Acinetobacter baumanii. He underwent implantation venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation because refractory ar...

BACKGROUND A survey of infection preventionists was conducted to determine the frequency of outbreak investigations in US hospitals. METHODS A 2-part electronic survey was sent to Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc, members in US hospitals in January 2010. Part 1 of the survey tool involved hospital demographics and the infection prevention/control progra...

Background: Nonfermenting gram negative bacteria are a group of heterogenous,aerobic,nonsporing bacteria.They are saprophytic in nature and found as commensals in man and other animals. Objectives: This study aims at isolation, identification and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of nonfermenting gram negative bacteria. Material and Methods: 70 isolates from various age groups of both male and ...

Petroleum based products are the major source of energy for industries and daily life. Leaks and accidental spills occur regularly during the exploration, production, refining, transport, and storage of petroleum and petroleum products. In the present study we isolated the bacteria from diesel contaminated soil and screened them for diesel biodegradation capacity. One monoculture isolate identi...

OBJECTIVE To determine the risk factors and outcomes of imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (IRAB) bloodstream infection (BSI) cases, since there is very little publication on Acinetobacter baumannii infections from Malaysia. METHODS A cross sectional study of 41 cases (73.2%) of imipenem-sensitive Acinetobacter baumanii (ISAB) and 15 cases (26.8%) of IRAB was conducted in a teaching h...

Background: Neutropenic patients are vulnerable to a wide spectrum of infectious agents. The aim of this study was to determine the current frequency of bacterial infections in patients with nosocomial fever and neutropenia. Methods: In a retrospective study, the neutropenic patients’ specimens with nosocomial fever were cultured on blood and MacConkey agar plates and evaluated at microbiology ...