# Draft genome sequence of carbapenems-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Hakim RU_CBWP strain isolated from a pond surface water in Bangladesh

**Authors:** Muhib Ullah Khan, M. Romance, Md. Arif-Uz-Zaman Polash, Nusrat Zahan, Md. Sumon Ali, Jafor Raihan, Subir Sarker, Md. Hakimul Haque

PMC · DOI: 10.1128/mra.00440-24 · 2024-06-12

## TL;DR

This paper presents the genome sequence of a drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii strain found in pond water in Bangladesh.

## Contribution

The study provides a detailed genomic analysis of a carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii strain from an environmental source.

## Key findings

- The genome is 3.787 Mb with high coverage and moderate GC content.
- It includes two CRISPR arrays, 17 prophages, and multiple antibiotic resistance and virulence genes.
- The strain shows significant resistance and pathogenic potential.

## Abstract

We have revealed the genomic sequence of Acinetobacter baumannii strain Hakim RU_CBWP isolated from pond surface water. Our assembled genome covers 3.787 Mb with 45.5629× coverage, showcasing an average GC content of 38.60%. This genome contains two CRISPR arrays, 17 prophages, 22 antibiotic resistance genes, and 20 virulence factor genes.

## Linked entities

- **Species:** Acinetobacter baumannii (taxon 470)

## Figures

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11256773