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Published on: January 26, 2024
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[Stent-associated urosepsis, personalized bacteriophage therapy]
S Perepanova T1, V Kazachenko A1, A Mesropyan S1
1N.A. Lopatkin Research Institute of Urology and Interventional Radiology branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Center, Moscow, Russia.
Urologiia (Moscow, Russia : 1999)
|November 20, 2024
Summary
Bacteriophage therapy offers a promising alternative for treating infections caused by pan-resistant bacteria, especially in complex cases like stent-associated urosepsis. This clinical case highlights its successful application in a patient with severe complications from Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Urology
Background:
- Antibiotic resistance necessitates novel therapeutic strategies beyond conventional antibiotics.
- Long-term ureteral stents can serve as foci for persistent infections, complicating patient management.
- Pan-resistant pathogens, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae, pose significant treatment challenges.
Observation:
- A 42-year-old patient with spinal cord injury and ureteral stricture developed severe stent-associated urosepsis after stent removal.
- The infection was caused by pan-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, leading to endotoxic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation syndrome.
- Conventional antibiotic therapy was insufficient due to the pathogen's resistance profile.
Findings:
- Personalized local bacteriophage therapy was administered to the patient.
- The bacteriophage therapy effectively targeted the pan-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infection.
- Successful resolution of urosepsis, endotoxic shock, and wound sepsis was achieved.
Implications:
- Bacteriophage therapy presents a viable alternative for managing multidrug-resistant infections in clinical settings.
- This case underscores the importance of considering bacteriophages for complex, resistant infections, particularly those associated with medical devices.
- Further research into personalized bacteriophage cocktails could enhance treatment efficacy for challenging pathogens.
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