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| Respiration: |
| Acinetobacter baumannii is aerobic |
| Gram
Stain: |
| Acinetobacter baumannii is Gram stain negative |
| Motility: |
| Acinetobacter baumannii is non-motile |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
| Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Gammaproteobacteria; Pseudomonadales; Moraxellaceae; Acinetobacter |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| None known |
| Miscellaneous: |
| Acinetobacter baumannii was first isolated from urine. |
| Human health and disease: |
| Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic pathogen and is a problem in the hospital setting in US and Europe. Many strains are antibiotic resistant. |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as is. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms.
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