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= ''Stenotrophomonas maltophilia'' = |
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* Aerobic, non-fermentive, Gram negative, catalase positive, oxidase negative |
* Aerobic, non-fermentive, Gram negative, catalase positive, oxidase negative |
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= Clinical Presentation = |
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* Nosocomial infections with high mortality and high antibiotic resistance |
* Nosocomial infections with high mortality and high antibiotic resistance |
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= Management = |
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* Limited antibiotic options: |
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** Doxycycline |
** Doxycycline |
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** Maybe also ticarcillin-clavulanate and ceftazidime |
** Maybe also ticarcillin-clavulanate and ceftazidime |
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Revision as of 11:19, 13 August 2019
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
