Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (pronunciation: sten-o-trof-o-monas mal-to-fill-ia) is a Gram-negative, multidrug-resistant organism, primarily found in wet environments. In humans, it can cause infections in the bloodstream, lungs, urinary tract, and soft tissues.
Etymology
The name Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is derived from several Greek words: stenos meaning narrow, trophos meaning one who feeds, monas meaning a unit, and maltophilia meaning lover of maltose.
Infections
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is known to cause a variety of infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. These can include pneumonia, bacteremia, urinary tract infection, endocarditis, and meningitis. It is also associated with respiratory tract infections in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Treatment
Treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infections can be challenging due to its inherent resistance to many common antibiotics. However, the antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is typically effective.
Epidemiology
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is found worldwide, primarily in wet environments such as water and soil. It is also frequently found in hospital environments, where it can cause nosocomial infections.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
- Wikipedia's article - Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
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