An Outbreak of Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in Multiple Federal States in Germany.

The article discusses a study which investigated an outbreak of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in Germany. Topics discussed include the most likely cause of the outbreaks, the need for admission screening of patients who have had contact with the healthcare system in the relevant countries and the importance of continuously improving hygiene management in maintaining patient safety.