acinetobacter bacterium Flashcards
1
Q
is this bacteria hospital acquired
A
yes
2
Q
what gram is acinetobacter
A
negative
3
Q
does acinetobacter produce toxins
A
no
4
Q
is acinetobacter resistant to disinfection and desiccation
A
yes
5
Q
what type of groups does it affect and why?
A
armed forced because it can survive in dry and dandy environments
6
Q
what parts of the body does acinetobacter baumannii affect
A
skin and mucous membranes
7
Q
what infections can acinetobacter cause
A
pneumonia, bloodstream, infections and UTI
8
Q
what is the treatment
A
combination therapies
9
Q
where do outbreaks most frequently occur
A
hospital wards
10
Q
what is mode of transmission
A
direct, hands of hospital staff
