Complicated septic shock caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidans bacteremia in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Al-Jasser A M, Al-Anazi K A

Abstract


Infections caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidans cause significant morbidity and mortality in debilitated individuals. Eradication of these infections requires prolonged therapy with antimicrobial agents and removal of any infected central venous catheter. The outcome is usually poor in patients with high risk malignancy, septic complications, and/or multi-organ dysfunction. Key Words: A. xylosoxidans : Achromobacter xylosoxidans; ICU: Intensive care unit; ALL: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia; SS: Septic shock.

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Libyan Journal of Medicine eISSN 1819-6357, ISSN 1993-2820

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