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Complicated septic shock caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidans bacteremia in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Infections caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidans cause significant morbidity and mortality in debilitated individuals. Eradication of these infections requires prolonged therapy with antimicrobial agents and removal of any infected central venous catheter. The outcome is usually poor in patients with...
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| Lenguaje: | English |
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CoAction Publishing
2007
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3078257/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21503249 http://dx.doi.org/10.4176/070617 |
| Sumario: | Infections caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidans cause significant morbidity and mortality in debilitated individuals. Eradication of these infections requires prolonged therapy with antimicrobial agents and removal of any infected central venous catheter. The outcome is usually poor in patients with high risk malignancy, septic complications, and/or multi-organ dysfunction. |
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