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What is the primary goal of the review regarding pan-drug resistant MDR S. maltophilia in critically ill patients with HAP/VAP?
What is the primary goal of the review regarding pan-drug resistant MDR S. maltophilia in critically ill patients with HAP/VAP?
- To present strategies for effective antibiotic treatment (correct)
- To discuss the risk factors associated with mortality rates
- To investigate the genetic mechanisms of antibiotic resistance
- To evaluate the efficacy of broad-spectrum agents
What type of bacteria is Stenotrophomonas (S.) spp?
What type of bacteria is Stenotrophomonas (S.) spp?
- Non-fermentative Gram-negative bacteria (correct)
- Fermentative Gram-positive bacteria
- Non-fermentative Gram-positive bacteria
- Fermentative Gram-negative bacteria
Why has the clinical management of MDR GNB infections become more complex?
Why has the clinical management of MDR GNB infections become more complex?
- Due to the high levels of resistance expressed by the bacteria (correct)
- Due to the decreased efficacy of broad-spectrum agents
- Due to the increased occurrence of colonized patients
- Due to the development of new antibiotic agents
What is a common characteristic of MDR GNB, including S. maltophilia?
What is a common characteristic of MDR GNB, including S. maltophilia?
What was the cutoff date for the search of published studies in the review?
What was the cutoff date for the search of published studies in the review?
What is a common risk factor associated with HAP/VAP due to S. maltophilia?
What is a common risk factor associated with HAP/VAP due to S. maltophilia?
What is the significance of Stenotrophomonas (S.) spp. in the context of nosocomial and community-acquired infections?
What is the significance of Stenotrophomonas (S.) spp. in the context of nosocomial and community-acquired infections?
What is the consequence of the increasing resistance of S. maltophilia isolates?
What is the consequence of the increasing resistance of S. maltophilia isolates?
Study Notes
Objectives of the Review
- Discuss current data and outcomes for managing and treating critically ill patients with Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) caused by pan-drug resistant Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Stenotrophomonas maltophilia.
- Present strategies for effective antibiotic treatment against MDR S. maltophilia isolates.
- Review mortality rates and common influencing risk factors for patients with pan-resistance.
Background and Context
- Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria (MDR GNB) infections have limited therapeutic options.
- Pan-resistant phenotypes make clinical management more complex and challenging.
- Stenotrophomonas (S.) maltophilia is a non-fermentative Gram-Negative Bacteria (GNB) causing nosocomial and community-acquired infections.
- Despite broad-spectrum agents, S. maltophilia isolates have increased resistance, leading to colonization and infections in patients with specific risk conditions.
Methodology
- Performed a major search of online databases until April 2019.
- Reviewed experimental and observational studies, online journals, and expert opinions on VAP/HAP due to S. maltophilia.
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Description
This quiz reviews current data and outcomes for managing critically ill patients with HAP/VAP due to pan-drug resistant MDR S.maltophilia, including effective antibiotic treatment strategies and mortality rates.
