2006-06-20 02:14:55 · 5 answers · asked by M D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia has been well-documented as a nosocomial pathogen and has been implicated in cases of bacteremia, endocarditis, pneumonia and ocular infections. This organism was previously thought to cause disease only in immunocompromised or otherwise debilitated individuals, but recent studies show that S. maltophilia can behave as a true pathogen. There are many articles in the literature detailing hospital sites discovered to be contaminated with S. maltophilia. This organism is isolated most frequently from moist environments and has been found to colonize sources such as dialysis machines, nebulizers, shower heads, deionized water dispensers and ice machines. Patient risk factors for infection with this organism include prior antibiotic therapy, the presence of a central venous catheter or mechanical ventilator or underlying disease or malignancy.1
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is resistant to many broad-spectrum antibiotics, especially those of the $-lactam and carbapenem classes. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole is usually considered the drug of choice for treatment of S. maltophilia infections. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing is indicated for this organism with chloramphenicol and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. This isolate of S. maltophilia is susceptible to both antibiotics
2006-06-20 02:21:34 · answer #1 · answered by G G 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you may have spelled that wrong (left out the "h")
Wikipedia: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is an aerobic bacteria which is an uncommon but difficult to treat cause of human infection. It is a nonfermentative aerobic gram-negative bacillus which thrives in aqueous environments such as water, urine, or ... donations keep Wikipedia running! Stenotrophomonas maltophilia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ...
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2006-06-20 02:19:19 · answer #2 · answered by enginerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is an aerobic bacteria which is an uncommon but difficult to treat cause of human infection. It is a nonfermentative aerobic gram-negative bacillus which thrives in aqueous environments such as water, urine, or respiratory secretions. It was previously known as Pseudomonas maltophilia.
2006-06-27 02:07:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.cysticfibrosismedicine.com/htmldocs/CFText/stenotr.htm
2006-06-20 02:16:20 · answer #4 · answered by kanajlo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check this site
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3457.htm
2006-06-20 02:20:46 · answer #5 · answered by Little Witchy Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋