Abstract

ISASMENDI, Adela María et al. Infección de piel y tejidos blandos por Burkholderia stabilis en un niño con quemaduras graves. Acta bioquím. clín. latinoam. [online]. 2022, vol.56, n.1, pp.33-36. ISSN 0325-2957.

Burn wounds represent a serious problem, especially in the pediatric population, given the severity of their presentation and the associated morbidity and mortality. Infection is the most frequent and serious complication in the burned patient. Burkholderia cepacia (CBc) complex bacteria are capable of causing disease in plants, humans, and animals. In human beings they can establish chronic and frequently serious infections, generally in patients with cystic fibrosis and in immunocompromised patients. The CBc is composed of 22 phylogenetically closely related species. The objective of this publication was to describe the first report of a skin and soft tissue infection by Burkholderia stabilis, a rare species, in a child with extensive burns in Argentina. CBc species are inherently resistant to most clinically available antimicrobials, such as aminoglycosides, quinolones, polymyxins, and β-lactams. This represents a serious problem when treating infections, due to the limited therapeutic options.

Keywords : Infection; Burkholderia cepacia complex; Burns; Children; Antibiotics; Burkholderia stabilis.

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