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Tigecycline use in two cases with multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii meningitis

Authors :
Tutuncu, E. Ediz
Kuscu, Ferit
Gurbuz, Yunus
Ozturk, Baris
Haykir, Asli
Sencan, Irfan
Source :
International Journal of Infectious Diseases. Sep2010 Supplement 3, Vol. 14, pe224-e226. 0p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Abstract: The treatment of post-surgical meningitis due to multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii is a therapeutic dilemma. The cases of two patients with MDR A. baumannii meningitis secondary to surgical site infections, successfully treated with combination regimens including tigecycline, are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*MULTIDRUG resistance
*ACINETOBACTER
*MENINGITIS treatment
*PATHOGENIC bacteria
*SURGICAL site infections
*ANTIBIOTICS

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Language :
English
ISSN :
12019712
Volume :
14
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
54114065
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2009.07.022
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