Ventilator-associated pneumonia due to Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: Risk factors and outcome

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (SM) is a non-fermentative gram-negative bacteria involved in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) acquired infections,1,2 including bloodstream infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), skin and soft tissues infections, and rarely urinary tract infections. This ubiquitous bacteria found in water and soil forms biofilms that can enhance its ability to colonize medical devices and lower respiratory tract.2 –4 SM is naturally highly resistant to most common antibiotics, such as broad-spectrum penicillin including carbapenems, cefepime, or piperacillin-tazobactam, and aminoglycosides.

Source: Journal of Infection - October 31, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Wafa ibn Saied, Sybille Merceron, Carole Schwebel, Alban Le Monnier, Johana Oziel, Mait é Garrouste-Orgeas, Guillaume Marcotte, Stéphane Ruckly, Bertrand Souweine, Michael Darmon, Lila Bouadma, Etienne de Montmollin, Bruno Mourvillier, Jean Reignier, La Source Type: research