Hartzell Joshua D, Kim Andrew S, Kortepeter Mark G, Moran Kimberly A
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
MedGenMed. 2007 Jul 5;9(3):4.
Acinetobacter species are becoming a major cause of nosocomial infections, including hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia. Acinetobacter species have become increasingly resistant to antibiotics over the past several years and currently present a significant challenge in treating these infections. Physicians now rely on older agents, such as polymyxins (colistin), for treatment. This paper reviews the epidemiology, treatment, and prevention of this emerging pathogen.
不动杆菌属正成为医院感染的主要原因,包括医院获得性肺炎和呼吸机相关性肺炎。在过去几年中,不动杆菌属对抗生素的耐药性日益增强,目前在治疗这些感染方面构成了重大挑战。医生现在依靠较老的药物,如多粘菌素(黏菌素)进行治疗。本文综述了这种新出现病原体的流行病学、治疗和预防。