Acinetobacter pneumonia: A review

Joshua D. Hartzell; Andrew S. Kim; Mark G. Kortepeter; Kimberly A. Moran

Acinetobacter pneumonia: A review

Joshua D. Hartzell, Andrew S. Kim, Mark G. Kortepeter, Kimberly A. Moran

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Abstract

Acinetobacter species are becoming a major cause of nosocomial infections, including hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia. Acinetobacter species have become increasingly resistant to antibiotics over the past several years and currently present a significant challenge in treating these infections. Physicians now rely on older agents, such as polymyxins (colistin), for treatment. This paper reviews the epidemiology, treatment, and prevention of this emerging pathogen.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	4
Journal	MedGenMed Medscape General Medicine
Volume	9
Issue number	3
State	Published - 2007
Externally published	Yes

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