Distribution by region

Figure 3 shows the regional distribution of Acinetobacter spp. bacteraemia in 2008. Regions with high incidence include Northern Ireland (2.99 per 100,000 population), London (2.44/100,000), West Midlands (2.33/100,000), and North East (2.21/100,000). Regions/countries with low incidence include South West (1.09/100,000), Wales (1.10/100,000). and East Midlands (1.26/100,000). The overall reported incidence for England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 1.60 per 100,000 population. It is important to note that regional incidence rates are affected by completeness of regional reporting as well as the regional distribution of specalist care units.

Figure 3. Region-specific rates* of Acinetobacter spp bacteraemia: England, Wales and Northern Ireland, 2008

* Data extracted 27th October 2009

Last reviewed: 18 December 2009