Journal of Pathology, Communicable Diseases and Preventive Medicines

Authors: Dr. S. Sreeremya

Abstract: Acinetobacter baumannii is the Gram-negative bacillus that is aerobic, pleomorphic and non-motile. An opportunistic pathogen, A. baumannii has the high incidence among immunocompromised individuals, particularly those who have experienced the prolonged (> 90 d) hospital stay. Commonly allied with aquatic environments, it has been shown to colonize the skin as well as being isolated in very high numbers from the respiratory and oropharynx secretions of infected individuals. So this paper discusses the various aspects of Acinetobacter baumannii

Keywords: Acinetobacter baumannii, bacilli, immunocompromised, skin, colonize