Abstract |
Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumanii is a major pathogen encountered in pyogenic infections, especially from burns patients in hospital settings. Often there is also coexistence of multiple beta-lactamase enzymes responsible for beta-lactam resistance in a single isolate, which further complicates treatment options. We conducted a study on burn wound pus samples obtained from the burns unit of our hospital. Phenotypic tests were used to determine the Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase, AmpC Beta-Lactamase and Metallo- Beta-Lactamase producing status of the isolates. Almost half of the samples from the burn wounds yielded Acinetobacter baumanii as the predominant pathogen (54.05%). Coexistence of the three resistance mechanisms was seen in 25 of the 100 (25%) isolates of Acinetobacter baumanii. This study emphasizes the need for the detection of isolates that produce these enzymes to avoid therapeutic failures and nosocomial outbreaks.
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Authors | V Gupta, R Garg, S Garg, J Chander, A K Attri |
Journal | Annals of burns and fire disasters
(Ann Burns Fire Disasters)
Vol. 26
Issue 4
Pg. 189-92
(Dec 31 2013)
ISSN: 1592-9558 [Print] Italy |
PMID | 24799848
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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