Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the recent development of Acinetobacter baumannii infection and its drug-resistance.MethodsThe Acinetobacter baumannii infections of inpatients during the year 2001 to June,2005 were analyzed retrospectively. ResultsThe infection of Acinetobacter baumannii increased from 15 strains in 2001 to 68 strains in the first half of 2005.The rate of high drug-resistance strains also raised from 20% to 77%.ConclusionThe incident of infection of Acinetobacter baumannii continuously increased in the past 5 years and became more difficult to treat.

Key words: Acinetobacter baumannii, infection, drug-resistance