Research shows Acinetobacter baumannii inhabits decomposing plants and soil, suggesting a broader ecological role.
Acinetobacter baumannii is mainly considered a human pathogen. Yet, its habitat range is uncertain. In a recent article, Wilharm et al. use a large multisource data set to show that decomposing plants and soil are natural habitats for this bacterium, thus advancing our understanding of A. baumannii’s ecology.
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