Polymyxin Combination Therapy and the Use of Serum Bactericidal Titers in the Management of KPC-ProducingKlebsiella pneumoniaeInfections: A Report of 3 Cases
Year: 2011
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Management of patients with KPC-harboring Enterobacteriaceae has become a significant and challenging scenario. We report three cases of KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteremia that were successfully treated using combination therapy with polymyxin B and other antimicrobials. Serum bactericidal titers were determined and provided additional clinical guidance in the management of such patients.
Source: Case Reports in Medicine
DOI: 10.1155/2011/659769
Authors: Eric Gomez, Martha Sanchez, Zonaira Gul, Carl Urban, Noriel Mariano, Robert H. K. Eng, David B. Huang, Tom Chiang
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Medicine
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $790
OpenAlex ID: W2067405394