1. 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

2. 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