Invasive paediatric Elizabethkingia meningoseptica infections are best treated with a combination of piperacillin/tazobactam and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole or fluoroquinolone

Invasive paediatric Elizabethkingia meningoseptica infections are best treated with a combination of piperacillin/tazobactam and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole or fluoroquinolone

Objectives: Elizabethkingia meningoseptica is a multi-drug-resistant organism that is associated with high mortality and morbidity in newborn and immunocompromised patients. This study aimed to identify the best antimicrobial therapy for treating this infection. Methods: A retrospective descriptiv...

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Main Authors: Chan, Jaclyn Chi Lin, Chong, Chia Yin, Thoon, Koh Cheng, Tee, Nancy Wen Sim, Maiwald, Matthias, Lam, Joyce Ching Mei, Bhattacharya, R, Chandran, Sarada, Yung, Chee Fu, Tan, Natalie Woon Hui
Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
Subjects:
Science::Medicine
Elizabethkingia Meningoseptica
Hospital Acquired Infection
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/148804
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English

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