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Acinetobacter bacteriocin typing.

H J Andrews

    The Journal of Hospital Infection
    |March 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    A new method uses bacteriocin typing to identify Acinetobacter strains, showing a strong link between bacteriocin production and gentamicin resistance. This technique aids in studying Acinetobacter epidemiology.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Bacteriology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Acinetobacter species are significant opportunistic pathogens.
    • Effective typing methods are crucial for understanding Acinetobacter epidemiology and infection control.
    • Bacteriocin production and antibiotic resistance can serve as epidemiological markers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a bacteriocin-based typing technique for Acinetobacter.
    • To investigate the relationship between bacteriocin production and gentamicin resistance in Acinetobacter.

    Main Methods:

    • Bacteriocin production was assessed in 176 Acinetobacter isolates from various sources.
    • Isolates were tested for sensitivity to gentamicin and typed using bacteriocin inhibition patterns.

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  • Six indicator strains sensitive to bacteriocins were utilized for typing.

    • Main Results:

    • 154 isolates were identified as Acinetobacter anitratus and 22 as Acinetobacter lwoffi.
    • A strong association was observed between bacteriocin production and gentamicin resistance (MIC ≥ 4 mg/ml).
    • Using six indicator strains, 96% of gentamicin-resistant strains were typable, revealing nine distinct inhibition patterns.

    Conclusions:

    • Bacteriocin typing, particularly in conjunction with gentamicin resistance, is a valuable tool for Acinetobacter epidemiology.
    • The developed technique demonstrated high typability for gentamicin-resistant Acinetobacter strains.
    • This method offers potential for improved surveillance and outbreak investigation of Acinetobacter infections.