Effects of Subminimal Inhibitory Concentrations of Chlorhexidine on the Chlorhexidine Resistance and Biofilm Formation in Clinical Drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Isolates

Hawkar S. Omer, Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Hawler Medical University
Safaa T. Aka, Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Hawler Medical University

Corresponding Author

Hawkar S. Ome

Authors ORCID

0000-0003-4909-0599

Document Type

Research Article

Abstract

Multi-drug resistant microorganisms have caused a remarkable increase in hospital-acquired infections (HAI)during the previous few decades. Moreover, microbiological contamination of antiseptics and disinfectants has been recorded in medical settings.

Keywords

Acinetobacter baumannii, Chlorhexidine, Biofilm, Multiresistant.

How to Cite This Article

Omer, Hawkar S. and Aka, Safaa T. (2023) "Effects of Subminimal Inhibitory Concentrations of Chlorhexidine on the Chlorhexidine Resistance and Biofilm Formation in Clinical Drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Isolates," Polytechnic Journal: Vol. 12: Iss. 2, Article 9.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25156/ptj.v12n2y2022.pp85-91