Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance pattern of Acinetobacter Baumannii isolates from intensive care units in Zagazig University Hospitals

Background:Multidrug resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) has been recognized as a serious causative agent of health care associated infections (HAIs) in different countries the world with increasing morbidity and mortality, therefore continuous monitoring evaluation settings are mandatory.We aimed to assess A. cause HAIs intensive units (ICUs) Zagazig University Hospitals demonstrate its antimicrobial resistance pattern. Methods: Different bacteriological specimens were collected from 71 patients for isolation baumannii, followed by invitro antibiotic susceptibility test. Results: Ten isolates recovered (13.5%), which eight showed multidrug pattern (80%). Prior use antibiotics was significant risk factor development (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Predominance MDR an important ICUs Hospitals. Inappropriate administration agents appears be most factor.