Hyperendemic carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii at a hospital in Botswana: Insights from whole-genome sequencing

• Main Authors: Jonathan Strysko (Author), Tefelo Thela (Author), Janet Thubuka (Author), Tichaona Machiya (Author), Jack Mkubwa (Author), Celda Tiroyakgosi (Author), Moses Vurayai (Author), Kgomotso Kgomanyane (Author), Tlhalefo Dudu Ntereke (Author), Tshiamo Zankere (Author), Kwana Lechiile (Author), Teresia Gatonye (Author), Chimwemwe Tembo (Author), Naledi Betsi Mannathoko (Author), Margaret Mokomane (Author), Andries Feder (Author), Melissa Richard-Greenblatt (Author), David Goldfarb (Author), Carolyn McGann (Author), Susan Coffin (Author), Ebbing Lautenbach (Author), Corrado Cancedda (Author), Dineo Bogoshi (Author), Anthony Smith (Author), Paul Planet (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Cambridge University Press, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) has emerged as a major cause of bloodstream infection among hospitalized patients in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). CRAB infections can be difficult to treat and are devastating in neonates (~30% mortality). CRAB outbreaks ar...