Acinetobacter baumannii (also known as Bacterium anitratum): A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria, commonly found in the clinical laboratory, and frequently resistant to common antibiotics.

NIH MeSH · D040981Organisms

Acinetobacter baumannii

Also known asBacterium anitratum

Definition

A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria, commonly found in the clinical laboratory, and frequently resistant to common antibiotics.

MeSH classification

  • B03.440.400.425.537.050.099
  • B03.660.250.530.050.099

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Common questions about Acinetobacter baumannii

What does Acinetobacter baumannii mean in medicine?
A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria, commonly found in the clinical laboratory, and frequently resistant to common antibiotics. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acinetobacter baumannii known by any other names?
Yes. Acinetobacter baumannii is also referred to as Bacterium anitratum in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acinetobacter baumannii sit in the medical classification?
Acinetobacter baumannii falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B03.440.400.425.537.050.099, B03.660.250.530.050.099). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D040981) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗