Recurrent infections caused by cefotaxime- and ciprofloxacin-resistant Salmonella enterica serotype choleraesuis treated successfully with imipenem
Journal
Journal of Infection
Journal Volume
51
Journal Issue
3
Pages
e163-e165
Date Issued
2005
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Abstract
We present a case of recurrent infection (infective spondilitis, psoas abscess, and bacteraemia) caused by a single strain of cefotaxime- and ciprofloxacin-resistant and bla(CMY-2)-containing Salmonella enterica serotype choleraesuis during a 4-month period in a patient with uremia. The patient was successfully treated with imipenem for 7 weeks. Our observation indicates that a carbapenem might be considered as a drug of choice for the treatment of infections caused by this emerging multi-resistant pathogen.
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journal article