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.
MeSH terms
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Achromobacter denitrificans / isolation & purification*
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Catheter-Related Infections / microbiology
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Catheter-Related Infections / mortality
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Catheter-Related Infections / pathology
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Female
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / microbiology*
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / mortality
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / pathology*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Risk Factors
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Survival Analysis