Identification of Acinetobacter Species Using MicrobialTrack

User Benefits

- Microbial clusters can be identified with high accuracy, which is difficult using conventional MALDI-TOFMS microbial identification technology. - Theoretical protein information predicted from genomic data enables detailed analysis of mass spectra. - MicrobialTrack is a cloud-based service, so there is no need for a dedicated PC or to install software.

Introduction

MALDI-TOFMS microbial identification has attracted much attention in the clinical and food fields due to its low cost, speed and ease of use. However, some clinically important microorganisms have been difficult to identify using conventional MALDI-TOFMS microbial identification technology. One example is the A. calcoaceticus-baumannii (ACB) complex, which consists of six species, including A. baumannii and A. calcoaceticus. In particular, A. baumannii, the most well-known bacteria of the ACB complex, has high antimicrobial resistance and is regarded as an important cause of nosocomial pneumonia. This Application News introduces the results of identifying the species within the ACB complex using the MicrobialTrack microbial identification software.

August 26, 2025 GMT