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Infections due to Elizabethkingia meningoseptica in critically injured trauma patients: a seven-year study

N Rastogi1, P Mathur1, A Bindra2

  • 1Department of Laboratory Medicine & Hospital Infection Control, JPNA Trauma Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

The Journal of Hospital Infection
|January 15, 2016
PubMed

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Elizabethkingia meningoseptica infections are rare but serious hospital-acquired infections. Multidrug resistance and high mortality rates highlight the need for early detection and clinical suspicion.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hospital Epidemiology

Background:

  • Elizabethkingia meningoseptica is an uncommon pathogen causing hospital-acquired infections.
  • Data on clinical and microbiological profiles of E. meningoseptica infections are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical and microbiological characteristics of E. meningoseptica infections.
  • To determine the outcomes of E. meningoseptica infections at a Level-I trauma center.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records.
  • Analysis of clinical samples positive for E. meningoseptica on multiple occasions.
  • Seven-year study period at a Level-I trauma center.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-one cases of E. meningoseptica infection were identified.
  • Multidrug resistance was observed in 76.2% of cases.
  • The in-hospital mortality rate was 47.6%.

Conclusions:

  • E. meningoseptica infections are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Effective detection and high clinical suspicion are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
  • Multidrug resistance is a significant challenge in managing these infections.
Keywords:
Bronchoalveolar lavageElizabethkingia meningosepticaImmunocompetentIntensive care unitMultidrug resistantTrauma

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