Detecting Reporting Resistance in Fastidious Bacteria - SWACM

Detecting Reporting Resistance in Fastidious Bacteria - SWACM Detecting Reporting Resistance in Fastidious Bacteria - SWACM

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Why should we do -lactamase test on P. multocida from “normally sterile and respiratory sources” (vs. wounds)? Physicians might use a single agent to treat infections at “normally sterile and respiratory sites” In contrast, wounds are usually treated with agent that would cover for - lactamase producing organisms

Bite Wound Infections Common therapy: -lactam / -lactamase inhibitor (e.g., amoxicillin-clavulanic acid) – Covers -lactamase producing organisms Organisms commonly present that are sometimes -lactamase positive – Pasteurella multocida – Eikenella corrodens Organisms commonly present that are usually -lactamase positive – Staphylococcus aureus

Why should we do -lactamase test on P.<br />

multocida from “normally sterile and<br />

respiratory sources” (vs. wounds)?<br />

Physicians might use a s<strong>in</strong>gle agent to<br />

treat <strong>in</strong>fections at “normally sterile and<br />

respiratory sites”<br />

In contrast, wounds are usually treated<br />

with agent that would cover for -<br />

lactamase produc<strong>in</strong>g organisms

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