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ForwardPulse: Stenotrophomonas Smackdown: Combination vs. Monotherapy for Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a gram-negative bacillus that carries a significant morbidity and mortality risk in the immunocompromised population. Currently, there is much debate regarding the benefit of combination therapy for S. maltophilia infections, which is recommended by the IDSA guidelines without much supporting evidence. The aim of this presentation is to review the available literature comparing combination and monotherapy regimens for S. maltophilia infections.
Target Audience
Pharmacist
Learning Objectives
1. Define the characteristics of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infections and the specific populations it commonly affects
2. Discuss the different treatment options available for patients with Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infections
3. Explain the current approach to treatment based on available literature comparing combination versus monotherapy
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Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a gram-negative bacillus that carries a significant morbidity and mortality risk in the immunocompromised population. Currently, there is much debate regarding the benefit of combination therapy for S. maltophilia infections, which is recommended by the IDSA guidelines without much supporting evidence. The aim of this presentation is to review the available literature comparing combination and monotherapy regimens for S. maltophilia infections.
Hanna Gosliak Jamison, PharmD
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Pharmacy (CPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThe UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.