ABSTRACT:
We evaluated the
in vitro
and
in vivo
activity of a novel topical myeloperoxidase-mediated antimicrobial, E-101 solution, against 5 multidrug-resistant
Acinetobacter baumannii
isolates recovered from wounded American soldiers. Time-kill studies demonstrated rapid bactericidal activity against all
A. baumannii
strains tested in the presence of 3% blood. The
in vitro
bactericidal activity of E-101 solution against
A. baumannii
strains was confirmed in a full-thickness excision rat model. Additional
in vivo
studies appear warranted.