Multidrug-resistant bacteria in hematology patients: emerging threats.
Multidrug-resistant bacteria in hematology patients: emerging threats.
复制标题
血液病患者中的多重耐药细菌:新出现的威胁。
作者:
P. Tatarelli;M. Mikulska
Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, particularly Gram negatives, such as Enterobacteriaceae resistant to third-generation cephalosporins or carbapenems and MDR Pseudomonas aeruginosa, are increasingly frequent in hematology patients. The prevalence of different resistant species varies significantly between centers. Thus, the knowledge of local epidemiology is mandatory for deciding the most appr-opriate management protocols. In the era of increasing antibiotic resistance, empirical therapy of febrile neutropenia should be individualized. A de-escalation approach is recommended in case of severe clinical presentation in patients who are at high risk for infection with a resistant strain. Targeted therapy of an MDR Gram negative usually calls for a combination treatment, although no large randomized trials exist in this setting. Infection control measures are the cornerstone of limiting the spread of MDR pathogens in hematology units.
DOI:
10.1056/nejmoa1113849
发表时间:
2013-02-07
期刊:
The New England journal of medicine
影响因子:
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作者:
Climo MW;Yokoe DS;Warren DK;Perl TM;Bolon M;Herwaldt LA;Weinstein RA;Sepkowitz KA;Jernigan JA;Sanogo K;Wong ES
通讯作者:
Wong ES