Analysis of Scientific Publications onAcinetobacter bacteremia in Web of Science

Abstract

Objective: We aimed to investigate the literature on Acinetobacter bacteremia (AB), which is always on the agenda because of increased mortality and morbidity.Methods: We used the keywords “Acinetobacter and bacteremia” and limited our search to the journal articles. Retrieved data were analysed to present various bibliometric indicators while maps were visualised using the VOSviewer technique. Data pertaining to the growth of publications, the most active countries and institutions, the most cited journals, and the mapping of molecular mechanisms of resistance were analysed.Results: A total of 179 journal articles were retrieved, with an average of 24.68 citations per article. The annual growth of AB articles showed an increasing pattern during the study period. The articles were usually written in English (96.08%), and in 56.42% the research area was infectious diseases (56.42%). In terms of geography, three out of five countries were Asian in origin, and the leading country was Taiwan (30.72%). Conclusions: Publications on AB have been increased in the last two decades. The most of the publications on AB contributed by Taiwan and the growing numbers in Asia and the globe.