Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in healthcare settings in Africa

The emergence of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is a major concern to healthcare providers and facilities in many parts the world. This bacterial pathogen commonly implicated hospital-acquired infections, particularly critically ill patients admitted intensive care unit (ICU). extensive use antibiotics, ICUs, lack proper infection control interventions hospitals have led an increased A. . Infections due are associated with prolonged hospital stays high morbidity mortality, among hospitalized ICU patients. antibiotic stewardship programmes has exacerbated burden infections Africa. review discusses prevalence antibiotic-resistance pattern , possible ways address or minimise its settings