Case report
English
Al-Jasser A. M.1, Al-Anazi K. A. 2
1-Department of Pathology, Armed Forces Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2-King Faisal Cancer Centre (Section of Adult Haematology
Libyan J Med AOP: 070617 (published 19 June 2007)
Abstract
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.
Keywords: A. xylosoxidans : Achromobacter xylosoxidans; ICU: Intensive care unit; ALL: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia; SS: Septic shock
Link/DOI: http://www.ljm.org.ly/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1226