Biology of Acinetobacter baumannii: Pathogenesis, Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms, and Prospective Treatment Options

Chang Ro Lee1, Jung Hun Lee1, Moonhee Park2,1, Kwang Seung Park1, Il Kwon Bae3, Young Bae Kim4, Chang Jun5, Byeong Chul Jeong1, Sang Hee Lee1
1National Leading Research Laboratory of Drug Resistance Proteomics, Department of Biological Sciences, Myongji University, Yongin, South Korea
2DNA Analysis Division, Seoul Institute, National Forensic Service, Seoul, South Korea
3Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health and Welfare, Silla University, Busan, South Korea
4Biotechnology Program, North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA, USA
5Department of Systems Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology and Natural Resources, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, South Korea

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