出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/03/30 17:08 UTC 版)
Acinetobacter is a Gram-negative genus of Bacteria belonging to the Gammaproteobacteria. Non-motile (the origin of the name implies that a - cineto (no - movement) , Acinetobacter species are oxidase-negative, and occur in pairs under magnification. They are important soil organisms where they contribute to the mineralization of, for example, aromatic compounds. Acinetobacter are a key source of infection in debilitated patients in the hospital, particularly the species Acinetobacter baumannii.