Analysis of Acinetobacter baumannii survival in liquid media and on solid matrixes as well as effect of disinfectants

ConclusionThe ability to persist for long periods on different surfaces mimicking those usual found in hospitals along with the A. baumannii capacity to survive after disinfection process could be accountable for the recurrent outbreaks in intensive care units (ICUs).
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research