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Stenotrophomonas maltophilia

Microbiology

  • Aerobic, non-fermentive, Gram negative, catalase positive, oxidase negative

Clinical Presentation

  • Nosocomial infections with high mortality and high antibiotic resistance

Management

  • Limited antibiotic options:
    • Levofloxacin (and other FQs)
    • TMP-SMX (Septra)
    • Doxycycline
    • Maybe also ticarcillin-clavulanate and ceftazidime