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Extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii lung abscess and empyema in a patient with fulminant mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Acinetobacter baumannii is a pathogen that typically causes nosocomial infections. Its resistance to multiple antibiotics poses significant challenges for treatment. Fulminant Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (FMPP) is relatively rare despite Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia is common among children and young adults. We present a case involving the concurrence of FMPP and lung abscess and empyema caused by extensively drug-resistant (XDR) A.baumanii. The patient was successfully treated through a novel and effective antibacterial regimen combined with timely drainage.

Source: Respiratory Medicine Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2024.102150

Authors: Siyu Yang, Chaojie Wei

Institution: Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University

Language: English

Topic: Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

Subfield: Molecular Medicine

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200