title: [A new threat: Xanthomonas maltophilia infection. Apropos of 50 cases].
abstract: In an attempt to further characterize infections due to Xanthomonas maltophilia (XM), we reviewed 50 case reports observed in our institution. XM is emerging as an important nosocomial pathogen in immunocompromised patients, especially those receiving broad spectrum antimicrobial antibiotherapy. Distinction between colonisation and infection is often difficult. XM presents a therapeutic challenge because of its tendency to exhibit multiple resistance.
authors.affiliation: Clinique de médecine interne et maladies infectieuses, hôpital Haut-Lévêque, Pessac.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rispal
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Maugein
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lasseur
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Denisi
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Pellegrin
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Leng
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014974:Xanthomonas / Q000472:pathogenicity*
vernacular_title: Une nouvelle menace: l'infection à Xanthomonas maltophilia. A propos de 50 observations.