Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infection

Definition:

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a ubiquitous organism found in practically all natural environments with water content. In hospital environments, it is frequently found as a contaminant in many devices, infusion solutions, sterile water and is associated with hospital-acquired infections in patients with compromised immunity. S. maltophilia has been isolated from various clinical settings and the respiratory tract is the most common site of infection.

References:

[1]. A C Nicodemo, et al. Antimicrobial therapy for Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infections. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2007 Apr;26(4):229-37. [Content Brief]

[2]. Iain J Abbott, et al. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: emerging disease patterns and challenges for treatment. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2011 Apr;9(4):471-88. [Content Brief]

[3]. O Nyc, et al. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: Significant contemporary hospital pathogen - review. Folia Microbiol (Praha). 2010 May;55(3):286-94. [Content Brief]

[4]. W J Looney, et al. Role of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia in hospital-acquired infection. Br J Biomed Sci. 2005;62(3):145-54; quiz 1 p following 154. [Content Brief]

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