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Hospital infection with Acinetobacter spp.: an increasing problem.

E Bergogne-Bérézin1, M L Joly-Guillou

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Bichat University-Hospital, Paris, France.

The Journal of Hospital Infection
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Acinetobacter species are increasingly causing hospital-acquired infections, often originating from human skin or moist environments. Advanced typing methods beyond simple antibiotic resistance patterns are crucial for tracking these resilient pathogens.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Acinetobacter species are significant nosocomial pathogens causing diverse opportunistic infections.
  • Hospital outbreaks are frequently linked to Acinetobacter strains originating from human skin and moist environmental sources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current and emerging methods for the epidemiological typing of Acinetobacter strains.
  • To highlight the challenges posed by rapidly evolving antibiotic resistance in Acinetobacter species.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established typing techniques including biotyping, bacteriocin typing, and serology.
  • Evaluation of more recent methods like cell-envelope protein electrophoresis and plasmid analysis.
  • Discussion of novel techniques under investigation, such as isoenzyme analysis and DNA restriction endonuclease digestion.

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Main Results:

  • Traditional typing methods have limitations due to the adaptability of Acinetobacter.
  • Electrophoretic and plasmid-based analyses show promise for differentiating outbreak strains.
  • Antibiotic resistance patterns change rapidly, necessitating complementary typing strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Effective epidemiological surveillance of Acinetobacter requires a combination of advanced molecular typing methods.
  • Ongoing research into novel techniques is essential for accurate strain differentiation and outbreak control.
  • Understanding transmission routes, including environmental and skin carriage, is key to managing Acinetobacter infections.