Failure of ceftolozane-tazobactam salvage therapy in complicated pneumonia with lung abscess.

ABSTRACT: Treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa remains challenging, despite the availability ceftolozane-tazobactam. We report a treatment failure with ceftolozane-tazobactam salvage therapy for pneumonia complicated by lung abscess. Drug resistance, dose selection, and source control are possible contributing factors. Ceftolozane-tazobactam susceptibility testing should precede therapy and consideration should be given to dosing selection.

SUBMITTER: Lewis PO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6028400 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature