Failure of Ceftolozane-Tazobactam Salvage Therapy in Complicated Pneumonia With Lung Abscess
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2018
Description
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.
Citation Information
Lewis, Paul O.; Cluck, David B.; Tharp, Jennifer L.; Krolikowski, Matthew A.; and Patel, Paras D.. 2018. Failure of Ceftolozane-Tazobactam Salvage Therapy in Complicated Pneumonia With Lung Abscess. Clinical Case Reports. Vol.6(7). 1308-1312. https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.1612