[Xanthomonas maltophilia nosocomial infections. A new threat. Apropos of 30 cases]

Rev Med Interne. 1994;15(12):808-12. doi: 10.1016/s0248-8663(05)82837-1.
[Article in French]

Abstract

In an attempt to further characterize infections due to Xanthomonas maltophilia, we reviewed 20 colonisations and 30 infections observed in our institution from january 1990 to december 1992, Xanthomonas maltophilia is emerging as an important nosocomial pathogen in immunocompromised patients, especially those receiving broad spectrum antimicrobial antibiotherapy. Distinction between colonisation and infection is often difficult. Xanthomonas maltophilia presents a therapeutic challenge because of its tendency to exhibit multiple resistance.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bacteremia / drug therapy
  • Bacteremia / etiology
  • Cross Infection / drug therapy
  • Cross Infection / etiology
  • Cross Infection / microbiology*
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Male
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Xanthomonas* / drug effects
  • Xanthomonas* / isolation & purification

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents