Clinical and microbiological evaluation of eight patients with isolated Achromobacter xylosoxidans
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, vol.44, no.10, pp.798-801, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- 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), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.798-801
- Keywords: Achromobacter xylosoxidans, catheter, infection
- 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.