Management of nonfermenting gram-negative infections: a critique of the guidelines
Matteo Bassetti1,2, Antonio Vena1,2, Daniele Roberto Giacobbe1,2
1Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), University of Genoa.
Purpose Of Review:
In the present narrative review, we discuss the characteristics and differences between the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) guidelines in terms on their recommendations/suggestions for the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii infections.
Recent Findings:
Treatment of severe infections caused by nonfermenting gram-negative bacteria (NF-GNB) is posing both novel hopes and novel challenges to physicians worldwide, and both the IDSA and the ESCMID have recently updated/released their guidelines or guidance documents, based on different philosophies and providing recommendations for the treatment of NF-GNB infections. In order to correctly exploit recent advances in the treatment of such infections, IDSA and ESCMID approaches should be viewed as complementary and evolving, and should not preclude further revision based on accumulating evidence on the use of novel β-lactams and β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combinations.
Summary:
A joint consideration of both philosophies should leave the door opened for the wise use of novel agents, ultimately building precious experience on their use that could favorably influence future guidelines revisions.
Insights
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) offer complementary guidelines for treating Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii infections. Integrating their approaches aids in the judicious use of novel antibiotics for these challenging gram-negative bacterial infections.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Microbiology
Background:
- Severe infections caused by nonfermenting gram-negative bacteria (NF-GNB) present significant global challenges.
- Recent guideline updates from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) offer distinct recommendations for NF-GNB treatment.
Approach:
- This review comparatively analyzes the IDSA and ESCMID guidelines concerning Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii infections.
- The analysis focuses on the characteristics and differences in their treatment recommendations.
Key Points:
- Both IDSA and ESCMID guidelines address the treatment of severe NF-GNB infections.
- The guidelines are based on different philosophies but should be viewed as complementary.
- Novel beta-lactams and beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations are crucial for evolving treatment strategies.
Conclusions:
- A combined consideration of IDSA and ESCMID approaches facilitates the effective use of novel antimicrobial agents.
- Accumulating evidence on novel agents will inform future guideline revisions for NF-GNB infections.
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