A NEW THREAT, XANTHOMONAS-MALTOPHILIA INF ECTION - REVIEW OF 22 CASES

Authors
RISPAL P MAUGEIN J LASSEUR C DENISI R PELLEGRIN JL LENG B
Citation
P. Rispal et al., A NEW THREAT, XANTHOMONAS-MALTOPHILIA INF ECTION - REVIEW OF 22 CASES, La Revue de medecine interne, 14(10), 1993, pp. 986-986
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
La Revue de medecine interne → ACNP
ISSN journal
02488663
Volume
14
Issue
10
Year of publication
1993
Pages
986 - 986
Database
ISI
SICI code
0248-8663(1993)14:10<986:ANTXIE>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
In an attempt to further characterize infections due to Xanthomonas ma ltophilia (XM), we reviewed 50 case reports observed in our institutio n. XM is emerging as an important nosocomial pathogen in immunocomprom ised patients, especially those receiving broad spectrum antimicrobial antibiotherapy. Distinction between colonisation and infection is oft en difficult. XM presents a therapeutic challenge because of its tende ncy to exhibit multiple resistance.