Risk factors for bronchiectasis exacerbations caused by multidrug-resistant microorganisms
R Menéndez, E Polverino, R Méndez, E Rosales-Mayor, I Amara-Elori, T Posadas, A Torres · Pneumologie · 2016 · Heft 10
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Rationale and aim: Non cystic-fibrosis bronchiectasis (BE) is a chronic structural lung condition characterized by exacerbations mainly caused by bacteria and in some cases by multidrug-resistant (MDR). The aim of the study was to investigate risk factors associated with exacerbation due to MDR pathogens. Methods: Prospective observational study performed in two tertiary-care hospital with specific BE clinic. We included patients treated as outpatient and or hospitalized due to exacerbation. MDR aetiologies were considered MDR Pseudomonas, MRSA, ESBL Enterobacteriaceae, Stenotrophomonas. Results: 245 exacerbatio…