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Evaluation of genetic diversity of colistin-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii by BOX-PCR and ERIC-PCR: the first report
- Source :
- Future Microbiology. 17:917-930
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- Future Medicine Ltd, 2022.
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Abstract
- Aim: To control the spread of Acinetobacter baumannii in hospitals, it is necessary to identify the reservoir of organisms and the way they are transmitted. This study analyzed samples by BOX-PCR and enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus PCR techniques. Methods: Isolated strains were identified using the Microgen kit and blaOXA-51 gene. The genetic diversity of strains that were sensitive or resistant to colistin was evaluated by BOX-PCR and enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus PCR methods. Results: A total of 13% of the isolates were resistant to colistin, whereas 87% of the strains were sensitive to this medication. A. baumannii strains that were resistant or sensitive to colistin were divided into five groups using the BOX-PCR method and six groups using the enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus PCR method. Conclusion: Rapid identification and the use of appropriate tools to control colistin-resistant clones are essential to prevent the further spread of A. baumannii.
Details
- ISSN :
- 17460921 and 17460913
- Volume :
- 17
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Future Microbiology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....82930b3d562299d943c02a012abf2e2a