Elimination of healthcare-associated Acinetobacter baumannii infection in a highly endemic region. (January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ergonul, Onder; Tokca, Gizem; Keske, Şiran; Donmez, Ebru; Madran, Bahar; Kömür, Azize; Gönen, Mehmet; Can, Fusun
• Is Part Of: International journal of infectious diseases. Volume 114(2022)
• Page Start: 11
• Page End: 14
• Publication Date: 2022-01
• Subjects: Acinetobacter baumannii -- Infection control -- Elimination -- Healthcare-associated infection -- Highly endemic region; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.10.011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1201-9712

Abstract

Highlights: Acinetobacter baumannii outbreaks may not be controlled by conventional measures. Meticulous control by molecular analysis is highly beneficial in the management of outbreaks. Isolation of transferred patients is critical for prevention. Abstract: This paper describes the elimination of healthcare-associated Acinetobacter baumannii infections in a highly endemic region. A prospective, observational study was performed between October 2012 and October 2017. Acinetobacter baumannii were isolated from 59 patients, and >95% similarity was demonstrated among isolates of seven patients (DiversiLab™, BioMérieux). Carbapenemase activity was detected in 15 of 17 (88%) isolates, and all were OXA-23 type. The control of Acinetobacter baumannii outbreaks can be achieved by close follow-up supported by molecular techniques, strict application of infection control measures, and isolation of transferred patients.