acinetobacter

British

/ ˈæsɪnɪtɒˌbæktə /

noun

a bacterium that causes infections such as pneumonia, particularly in people who have a compromised immune system

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Etymology

Origin of acinetobacter

C20: from Greek acetinae immovable + _bacter ( _ium )

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Encouraged by the results against viral infections, the researchers also tested the vaccine against bacterial respiratory pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii.

From Science Daily

The team showed the vaccine also protects against two species of bacteria - Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii.

From BBC

In mouse infection studies, the antibody successfully cleared multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.

From Science Daily

"Multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is a critical threat faced in modern healthcare facilities across the globe," Professor Goddard-Borger said.

From Science Daily

Coming close was the rise of the multidrug-resistant pathogen called Acinetobacter baumannii, which attacks the lungs of patients on life support in critical care units.

From BBC

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