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The genus Acinetobacter is a group of Gram-negative, non-motile and non-fermentative bacteria belonging to the family Moraxellaceae.

They are important soil organisms where they contribute to the mineralisation of, for example, aromatic compounds.

Acinetobacter are able to survive on various surfaces ( both moist and dry ) in the hospital environment, thereby being an important source of infection in debilitated patients.

These bacteria are innately resistant to many classes of antibiotics.

In addition, Acinetobacter is uniquely suited to exploitation for biotechnological purposes.