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Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria, SEM
Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This bacterium has developed resistance to a number of antibiotics and is increasingly seen in opportunistic infections in hospitals. It typically infects the lungs, leading to a form of pneumonia. It can develop resistance to antibiotics even as they are being used to treat an infection. Because of this, and because it is generally found in weakened patients, the mortality rate for infections with A. baumannii is high. In healthy individuals, however, it is a normal part of the skin flora. Magnification: x11, 000 when printed 10 centimetres wide
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This print showcases the Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria, a notorious pathogen that has become resistant to multiple antibiotics. Coloured in this scanning electron micrograph (SEM), the bacterium is seen as a cluster of tiny spheres. Its prevalence in opportunistic infections within hospitals is on the rise, making it an alarming concern for medical professionals worldwide. Primarily targeting the lungs and causing a severe form of pneumonia, A. baumannii poses a grave threat due to its ability to develop resistance even during antibiotic treatment. This, coupled with its tendency to infect already weakened patients, results in alarmingly high mortality rates. Interestingly, while it may sound menacing, A. baumannii is actually part of the normal skin flora for healthy individuals. However, when encountered by those with compromised immune systems or exposed to healthcare environments where hygiene can be challenging to maintain consistently, it transforms into a formidable foe. With magnification at x11,000 when printed 10 centimetres wide, this image provides us with an up-close view of this superbug's intricate structure and highlights the urgent need for effective strategies against bacterial resistance in medicine and infection control practices within hospitals. Photographer Janice Carr expertly captures both the beauty and danger inherent in these microscopic organisms through her skillful lens work - reminding us all of our ongoing battle against infectious diseases and emphasizing the critical importance of scientific research and advancements in microbiology.
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