The rising incidence of bloodstream infections (BSI) due to Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) with difficult-to-treat resistance (DTR) has been recognized as a global emergency. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, epidemiology and treatment options for BSI caused by GNB with DTR, namely extended-spectrum Beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriales; carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriales; DTR Pseudomonas aeruginosa; and DTR Acinetobacter baumannii.

Treatment of Bloodstream Infections Due to Gram-Negative Bacteria with Difficult-to-Treat Resistance

Peghin, Maddalena
2020-01-01

Abstract

The rising incidence of bloodstream infections (BSI) due to Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) with difficult-to-treat resistance (DTR) has been recognized as a global emergency. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, epidemiology and treatment options for BSI caused by GNB with DTR, namely extended-spectrum Beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriales; carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriales; DTR Pseudomonas aeruginosa; and DTR Acinetobacter baumannii.
2020
2020
Acinetobacter baumannii; Enterobacteriales; Gram-negative bacteria; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; difficult to treat bacteria
Bassetti, Matteo; Vena, Antonio; Sepulcri, Chiara; Giacobbe, Daniele Roberto; Peghin, Maddalena
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