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Carbapenem Hydrolysing Oxacillinase in Acinetobacter baumannii

Hela Chihi
Journal of Progressive Medical Sciences, Vol. 1 No. 4 (2026): Journal of Progressive Medical Sciences
Published: 2026-02-28

Abstract

The global rise in carbapenem resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii is alarming, as it severely restricts available therapeutic options. Among the resistance mechanisms identified in this species, carbapenem-hydrolyzing class D β-lactamases (CHDLs) represent the most prevalent β-lactamases and are largely specific to A. baumannii. This review focuses on the different clusters of oxacillinases that have been reported in Acinetobacter baumannii worldwide

Keywords

Acinetobacter baumannii CHDLs carbapenem-hydrolyzing β-lactamases

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Carbapenem Hydrolysing Oxacillinase in Acinetobacter baumannii. PMS [Internet]. 2026 Feb. 28 [cited 2026 Oct. 15];1(4):1-10. Available from: https://pms-journal.de/index.php/pms/article/view/28

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Carbapenem Hydrolysing Oxacillinase in Acinetobacter baumannii. PMS [Internet]. 2026 Feb. 28 [cited 2026 Oct. 15];1(4):1-10. Available from: https://pms-journal.de/index.php/pms/article/view/28

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