Acinetobacter baumannii L. Gonzalez F2013 Modified by DYH Acinetobacter baumannii   Gram negative, coccobacillus, non-motile Found in soil and water Genome structure: Single circular chromosome : 3,976,747 base pairs Cell structure and metabolism: Cell membrane composition Includes porins and efflux channels which contribute to antibiotic resistance Responsive to environment conditions Metabolism Glucose non-fermentative Oxidase negative Aerobic bacteria http://www.cdc.gov/HAI/organisms/acinetobacter.html

Acinetobacter baumannii L. Gonzalez F2013 Modified by DYH Acinetobacter baumannii Pathology: Opportunistic pathogen in humans with compromised immune systems Causes 2-10% of all Gram negative infections in the U.S. and Europe Multidrug-resistant About 63% of Acinetobacter is considered multidrug-resistant http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flickr_-_The_U.S._Army_-_Soldiers_receive_treatment_for_IED_injuries.jpg