What disease does Acinetobacter baumannii cause?
Acinetobacter baumannii can cause infections in the blood, urinary tract, and lungs (pneumonia), or in wounds in other parts of the body. It can also “colonize” or live in a patient without causing infections or symptoms, especially in respiratory secretions (sputum) or open wounds.
What antibiotics treat Acinetobacter?
When infections are caused by antibiotic-susceptible Acinetobacter isolates, there may be several therapeutic options, including a broad-spectrum cephalosporin (ceftazidime or cefepime), a combination beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor (ie, one that includes sulbactam), or a carbapenem (eg, imipenem or meropenem).
How serious is Acinetobacter baumannii?
Acinetobacter baumannii can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. You may not know that you have an Acinetobacter infection until you get sick with one of the following: Pneumonia: Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs.
Is maternal colonisation with Acinetobacter baumannii during pregnancy associated with adverse neonatal effects?
3 Selayang Hospital, Department of Paediatric, Lebuhraya Kepong Selayang, Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia. Introduction: Some anecdotal reports suggest that maternal colonisation with Acinetobacter baumannii during pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal effects, including preterm premature rupture of membrane (PPROM).
How do you get Acinetobacter baumannii?
Anyone can get an Acinetobacter baumannii infection. You are more likely to get an infection from Acinetobacter baumannii if you have a disease such as diabetes or COPD. You are also at higher risk of getting this infection if: You have a weak immune system. Your immune system helps protect you from getting sick.
How do you know if you have an Acinetobacter infection?
You may not know that you have an Acinetobacter infection until you get sick with one of the following: Pneumonia: Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Acinetobacter baumannii can get into your lungs through your mouth or nose.