Acinetobacter baumannii: Study Session

• What is the scientific name of Acinetobacter baumannii?


  Acinetobacter baumannii
• To which group does Acinetobacter baumannii belong?

  Proteobacteria
• What are nosocomial infections?

  Infections occurring in hospitals or healthcare settings
• How can surgical procedures lead to surgical site infections?

  Surgical procedures can introduce pathogens into the body through the surgical site.
• Why is Acinetobacter baumannii considered a dangerous pathogen?

  Due to its high virulence and antibiotic resistance
• What chronic inflammatory condition can affect the genitourinary tract?

  Inflammatory bowel disease
• What is the primary risk factor for A. baumannii infections?

  Immuno-compromised individuals
• What is the formula to calculate the area of a circle?

  $A =$$\pi r^2$
• การติดเชื้อในโรงพยาบาลคืออะไร?

  การติดเชื้อที่เกิดในสถานพยาบาล
• Which respiratory condition is particularly associated with A. baumannii infections?

  Ventilator-associated pneumonia
• What are the prevention methods for community-acquired infections?

  Public health measures
• What is an inflammatory condition that can affect the oral cavity?

  Periodontitis
• การย้อมแกรมมีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่ออะไร?


  แบ่งแกรมบวกและแกรมลบเพื่อจำแนกแบคทีเรีย
• What is the source of community-acquired infections?

  Everyday environment
• What type of infections is A. baumannii commonly associated with?

  Nosocomial infections
• What type of infections can occur in the skin and soft tissues due to A. baumannii?

  Wounds and abscesses
• What are the prevention methods for nosocomial infections?

  Strict hygiene protocols
• องค์การอนามัยโลก (WHO) ออกรายชื่ออะไร?

  แบคทีเรียที่ดื้อยาปฏิชีวนะสำคัญ
• What are the main anatomic sites of infection caused by A. baumannii?

  • Respiratory tract (lung infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia)
  • Skin and soft tissues (wounds, abscesses)
  • Oral cavity (periodontitis)
  • Gastrointestinal tract
  • Bloodstream
• What is a localized collection of pus in the skin and skeletal systems?

  Abscess
• What is a condition affecting the sinuses?

  Sinusitis
• What is meant by target bypass in A. baumannii's resistance mechanisms?

  It develops alternative metabolic pathways
• What is the significance of the image mentioned in the study material?

  It illustrates the risk of lung infections
• What are the key differences between nosocomial and community-acquired infections?

  • Location:
  • Nosocomial: Hospital/healthcare
  • Community-Acquired: Outside healthcare
  • Source:
  • Nosocomial: Healthcare workers, equipment
  • Community-Acquired: Everyday environment
  • Prevention:
  • Nosocomial: Strict hygiene protocols
  • Community-Acquired: Public health measures
• How does long-term care contribute to A. baumannii infections?

  It increases exposure to the bacteria
• What is the name of the mechanism that allows the cell to bypass the antibiotic target?

  Target bypass
• What is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs?

  Cystic fibrosis
• What type of care increases exposure to A. baumannii?

  Long-term care
• What is another name for whooping cough, a respiratory infection?

  Pertussis
• What is the purpose of the active efflux mechanism?

  It removes the antibiotic from the cell
• What are the diseases associated with the skin and skeletal systems?

  • Necrotizing fasciitis
  • Group A streptococcal infection
  • Lyme disease
  • Abscess
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Sarcoidosis
• การติดเชื้อในโรงพยาบาลสามารถส่งผลต่ออะไรบ้าง?


  เพิ่มความรุนแรงของโรคและยืดระยะการรักษา
• How do the virulence factors of Acinetobacter baumannii contribute to its classification as an ESKAPE bacterium?

  They enhance its pathogenicity and resistance
• What condition can affect the arteries and is associated with the heart?

  Atherosclerosis
• PCR ใช้เพื่ออะไรในการวินิจฉัย A. baumannii?


  ตรวจยีนจำเพาะของ A. baumannii ในตัวอย่าง
• รายชื่อแบคทีเรียที่ดื้อยาของ WHO แบ่งระดับตามอะไรบ้าง?

  • ความดื้อยา
  • การแพร่กระจาย
• How does the risk of lung infections change in hospital settings for patients on ventilators?

  They are at highest risk for serious infections
• What is the name of the enzyme that modifies the antibiotic?

  Antibiotic-modifying enzyme
• What is a disease affecting the central nervous system?

  Multiple sclerosis
• What is the inflammation of the adenoids and tonsils called?

  Adenotonsillitis