Molecular and bacteriological characterization of colistin and carbapenem-resistant nosocomial isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from different Iraqi hospitals
Most A. baumannii isolates were extensively drug-resistant or pan-drug-resistant and exhibited variable biofilm formation, likely enhancing persistence in hospital environments. High prevalence of bla<sub>NDM-1</sub> and bla<sub>VIM</sub> carbapenem resistance genes, along with pmrB and pmrA colistin resistance genes, complicates treatment and diagnostics. Prompt detection, effective infection control, and continuous surveillance are urgently needed to limit the spread of these highly resistant strains.
Authors
- Mohammed J. Alfeehan
- Mushtak T.S. Al-Ouqaili
- Dhuha A. Abbas
Institutions
- University of Anbar (IQ)
- University Of Fallujah (IQ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Infection and Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2025.103118
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.59