Acinebacter

 Acinetobacter is a group of bacteria commonly found in soil and water. Outbreaks of Acinetobacter infections typically occur in intensive care units and health care settings housing very ill patients. While there are many types or “species” of Acinetobacter and all can cause human disease, Acinetobacter baumannii accounts for about 80% of reported infections. Acinetobacter infections rarely occur outside of health care settings.

Resources for the Public

• General information about Acinetobacter

Resources for Healthcare Professionals

• Acinetobacter in Health Care Settings (CDC)

• Management of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Health Care Settings (CDC)

• Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Health Care Facilities (CDC)

• Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Health Care Settings (CDC)

• Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health Care Facilities (CDC)