6–8 An increasing trend in the prevalence of the bacterium in long-term care facilities and nursing homes suggests that Acinetobacter strains are no longer strictly a healthcare facility-associated pathogen. 9 , 10 Community-acquired infections caused by A. baumannii are increasingly being reported, especially in the tropical or subtropical regions of the world. 11 , 12 Common infections with A. baumannii could lead to mortality if left untreated or ineffectively treated when such infections involved antibiotic-resistant (ABR) bacterial strains.
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Facing the challenges of multidrug-resistant <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i>: progress and prospects in the vaccine development.
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