Clinical and microbiological evaluation of eight patients with isolated Achromobacter xylosoxidans

Abstract

Achromobacter xylosoxidans causes infections in patients with underlying disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate Achromobacter xylosoxidans cases. Eight patients were included, 5 infections and 3 colonizations. Three of them survived and 2 died. The predisposing factor was catheter. Infection control measures could prevent infection.

Keywords::

• Achromobacter xylosoxidans
• catheter
• infection

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