Amikacin monotherapy for sepsis caused by panresistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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چکیده
Two patients with severe sepsis due to panresistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, deteriorating despite therapy with colistin and β-lactams, were cured with a high daily dose (25 to 50 mg/kg) of amikacin to obtain a peak/MIC ratio of at least 8 to 10 (MIC = 16 μg/ml). Concomitant use of continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF) provided no deterioration in renal function after treatment. High dosage of aminoglycosides combined with CVVHDF may represent a valuable therapeutic option for infection due to multiresistant pathogens.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
دوره 54 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010