Antimicrobial Susceptibilities and Distribution of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Strains Isolated from Clinical Specimens
Journal Title: Dicle Tıp Dergisi - Year 2016, Vol 43, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is an opportunistic pathogen of increasing importance. Since it is intrinsically resistant to many antimicrobial agents, the treatment of S. maltophilia infections is quite difficult. The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of S. maltophilia strains isolated in four years’ time. Methods: In this study; a total of 53 S. maltophilia strains, isolated from various clinical specimens between 2011- 2015 years were investigated in terms of antibiotic resistance rates. The isolates were identified and antibiotic susceptibility tests performed by conventional methods and BD Phoenix 100 automated system (Becton Dickinson Diagnostic Systems, Sparks, USA). Results: S. maltophilia infections were mostly encountered in the intensive care units. The most effective antimicrobial agents against S. maltophilia strains were found as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and levofloxacin. Conclusion: Antimicrobial susceptibility tests should be performed for nosocomial infections caused by S. maltophilia due to high antimicrobial resistance rates. If this is not possible, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and levofloxacin could be good choices for empiric treatment. Key words: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, levofloxacin, resistance
Authors and Affiliations
İdris Kandemir, Nida Özcan, Ümit Alanbayı, Hasan Bozdağ, Nezahat Akpolat, Kadri Gül
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