Abstract
In this article, a case of decubitus ulcer infection caused by an extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Proteus mirabilis strain, successfully treated with oral amoxicillin-clavulanate (1-month therapy) is described. This article focuses on diffusion and clinical effect of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases-producing Proteus mirabilis on treatment of gram negative lower extremity infections.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Drug Resistance, Bacterial*
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Humans
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Male
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Pressure Ulcer / microbiology*
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Proteus Infections / diagnosis
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Proteus Infections / drug therapy*
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Proteus Infections / microbiology
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Proteus mirabilis*
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Wound Infection / diagnosis
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Wound Infection / drug therapy*
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Wound Infection / microbiology
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beta-Lactams / pharmacology
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beta-Lactams / therapeutic use*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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beta-Lactams