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*Contains ''Acinetobacter baumannii'', ''[[Acinetobacter nosocomialis]]'', and ''[[Acinetobacter pittii]]'' |
*Contains ''Acinetobacter baumannii'', ''[[Acinetobacter nosocomialis]]'', and ''[[Acinetobacter pittii]]'' |
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== Management == |
== Management == |
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Revision as of 10:22, 8 October 2020
Background
Microbiology
- Contains Acinetobacter baumannii, Acinetobacter nosocomialis, and Acinetobacter pittii
- Non-motile, non-fermenting Gram-negative bacillus
Management
- Choice of antibiotic depends on susceptibility testing
- Possible options include:
- Cefepime, ceftriaxone, and cefotaxime
- Cefiderocol
- Carbapenems
- Tigecycline
- Colistin and polymyxin B (though Acinetobacter junii has inherent resistance)
- Aminoglycosides may not penetrate well into lungs and brain, so are usually avoided
- Bacteriophages are promising
