Lactobacillus species as emerging pathogens in neutropenic patients

摘要: The intensive use of broad-spectrum antibiotics in the context prolonged and severe neutropenia has contributed to emergence unusual pathogens. Four new cases Lactobacillus infections-three septicemia one pneumonia-are reported. They occurred patients with acute leukemia who had chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. All were treated same care unit received antimicrobial prophylaxis which included a total bowel decontamination containing vancomycin. four combination intravenous ceftazidime vancomycin prior development infection. Improvement condition all was obtained treatment including penicillin concurrent recovery granulopoiesis.