Successful treatment of multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii meningitis

Authors

  • Suzan Saçar Pamukkale University Hospital, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Department, Denzili
  • H. Turgut Pamukkale University Hospital, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Department, Denzili
  • D. Hırçın Cenger Pamukkale University Hospital, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Department, Denzili
  • E. Coskun Pamukkale University Hospital, Neurosurgery Department, Denzili
  • A. Asan Pamukkale University Hospital, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Department, Denzili
  • I. Kaleli Pamukkale University Hospital, Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology Department, Denizli

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.376

Keywords:

Acinetobacter baumannii, Post-surgical meningitis, High dose meropenem

Abstract

Background: Acinetobacter baumannii is a major cause of nosocomial infections in many hospitals and appears to have a propensity for developing multiple antimicrobial resistance rapidly. Cases: We report two cases with post-surgical meningitis due to multidrug resistant A. baumannii which were successfully treated with high-dose intravenous meropenem therapy. Conclusions: Multidrug resistant Acinetobacter spp. in intensive care units are a growing concern. High-dose meropenem is used in the treatment of these infections.

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Published

2007-12-01

How to Cite

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Saçar S, Turgut H, Hırçın Cenger D, Coskun E, Asan A, Kaleli I (2007) Successful treatment of multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii meningitis. J Infect Dev Ctries 1:342–344. doi: 10.3855/jidc.376

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Case Reports