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Acinetobacter lwoffii: Introduction, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Acinetobacter lwoffii is a Gram-negative, strictly aerobic, non-motile, non-fermenting, and oxidase-negative bacterium. It belongs to the genus Acinetobacter within…

3 weeks ago

Pandrug-resistant (PDR) Klebsiella pneumoniae: Introduction, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

 Introduction Organism: Gram-negative, encapsulated, facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium. Epidemiology: Major cause of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) like pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and…

3 weeks ago

Pseudomonas putida: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Introduction Pseudomonas putida is a versatile, Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium primarily known for its bioremediation capabilities but recognized as a rare…

1 month ago

Acinetobacter ursingii: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynote

Introduction Acinetobacter ursingii is a Gram-negative, non-fermentative, opportunistic bacterium belonging to the genus Acinetobacter. It is an uncommon species compared…

1 year ago

Acinetobacter baumannii-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Fig. Acinetobacter baumannii in Gram staining of sputum Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative, non-fermenting, aerobic coccobacillus. It is an…

1 year ago

Metallo-beta-lactamases (MBLs)- Introduction, List of Bacteria, Pathogenicity, Symptoms, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction of Metallo-beta-lactamases (MBLs) Metallo-beta-lactamases (MBLs) are a group of enzymes produced by certain bacteria that impart resistance to a…

3 years ago