Acinetobacter baumanii Flashcards
1
Q
what is the gram stain morphology of A. baumanii?
A
gram neg coccobacilli
2
Q
what are the oxygen growth requirements for A. baumanii?
A
aerobic
3
Q
is A. baumanii a fermenter?
A
non-fermenter
4
Q
what is the oxidase status of A. baumanii
A
oxidase negative
5
Q
what special type of agar is required for A. baumanii culture?
A
MacConkey agar
6
Q
is A. baumanii MDR?
A
yes
7
Q
what type of pneumonia is A. baumanii most commonly associated with?
A
CAP
8
Q
buzz words for A. baumanii
A
military back from Iraq/Afghanistan
9
Q
what special kind of HAP is A. baumanii associated with?
A
major agent of VAP
10
Q
what treatment might work with MDRAB?
A
carbapenems (imipenem, meropenem)
