Mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance specific for pseudomonas aeruginosa and acinetobacter baumannii

Abstract

The exposure of bacteria to antibiotics has led to the development of resistance againstevery single agent utilized. Through a understanding the mechanisms of resistance, the clinician can better comprehend and predict resistance patterns even to antibioticsnot reported on the antibiogram, and subsequently select the most appropriate antibiotic for the pathogen in question.