[Chronic leg ulcers and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection]

Rev Med Suisse. 2015 Apr 1;11(468):768, 770-2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is a Gram-negative germ, responsible for severe infections. PA infected chronic wounds are a clinically highly relevant topic. PA has a natural resistance to many antibiotics, and there is no consensus on a first-line antibiotic to be used. In the context of chronic ulcers with an unfavorable evolution, we suggest intravenous antibiotic therapy, ideally on an in-patient basis. Given the sparse evidence from clinical trials, we heavily rely on clinical experience when it comes to managing chronic ulcers infected with PA.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chronic Disease
  • Drug Resistance, Bacterial
  • Humans
  • Leg Ulcer / drug therapy
  • Leg Ulcer / microbiology
  • Leg Ulcer / pathology*
  • Pseudomonas Infections / drug therapy
  • Pseudomonas Infections / microbiology
  • Pseudomonas Infections / pathology*
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents