Invasive paediatric Elizabethkingia meningoseptica infections are best treated with a combination of piperacillin/tazobactam and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole or fluoroquinolone
Objectives: Elizabethkingia meningoseptica is a multi-drug-resistant organism that is associated with high mortality and morbidity in newborn and immunocompromised patients. This study aimed to identify the best antimicrobial therapy for treating this infection. Methods: A retrospective descriptiv...
Main Authors: | Chan, Jaclyn Chi Lin, Chong, Chia Yin, Thoon, Koh Cheng, Tee, Nancy Wen Sim, Maiwald, Matthias, Lam, Joyce Ching Mei, Bhattacharya, R, Chandran, Sarada, Yung, Chee Fu, Tan, Natalie Woon Hui |
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Other Authors: | Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) |
Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | English |
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2021
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Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/148804 |
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