Clinical and microbiological evaluation of eight patients with isolated Achromobacter xylosoxidans

Atalay S., Ece G., Samlioglu P., Kose Ş., Maras G., Gonullu M.

SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, vol.44, no.10, pp.798-801, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.3109/00365548.2012.664780
  • Journal Name: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.798-801
  • Keywords: Achromobacter xylosoxidans, catheter, infection, BACTEREMIA, CANCER
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Achromobacter xylosoxidans causes infections in patients with underlying disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate Achromobacter xylosoxidans cases. Eight patients were included, 5 infections and 3 colonizations. Three of them survived and 2 died. The predisposing factor was catheter. Infection control measures could prevent infection.