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Kanj, Souha S

0000-0001-6413-3396

Mayo Clinic

Division of Infectious Diseases, American University of Beirut Medical Center, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon.

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Antimicrobial Treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Severe Sepsis
Zakhour, Johnny , Sharara, Sima L. , Haddad, Sara F. , Kanj, Souha S. , Haddad, Sara F , Kanj, Souha S , Sharara, Sima L. , Hindy, Joya-Rita

Antibiotics | October 18, 2022 | Volume: 11 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 1432

10.3390/antibiotics11101432 Get It

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a pathogen often encountered in a healthcare setting. It has consistently ranked among the most frequent pathogens seen in nosocomial infections, particularly bloodstream and respiratory tract infections. Aside from having intrinsic resistance to many antibiotics, it rapidly acquires resistance to novel agents. Given the high mortality of pseudomonal infections generally, and pseudomonal sepsis particularly, and with the rise of resistant strains, treatment can be very challenging for the clinician. In this paper, we will review the latest evidence for the optimal treatment of P. aeruginosa sepsis caused by susceptible as well as multidrug-resistant strains including the difficult to treat pathogens. We will also discuss the mode of drug infusion, indications for combination therapy, along with the proper dosing and duration of treatment for various conditions with a brief discussion of the use of non-antimicrobial agents.
Executive Summary: 2015 Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Native Vertebral Osteomyelitis in Adultsa
Berbari, Elie F. , Kanj, Souha S. , Kowalski, Todd J., Darouiche, Rabih O., Widmer, Andreas F. , Schmitt, Steven , Hendershot, Edward F. , Holtom, Paul, Huddleston, P.M. , Petermann, Gregory W., Osmon, Douglas R. , Huddleston, Paul M, Kanj, Souha S , Huddleston, Paul M

Clinical Infectious Diseases | August 27, 2015 | Volume: 61 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 859-863

10.1093/cid/civ633 Get It

Abstract These guidelines are intended for use by infectious disease specialists, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals who care for patients with native vertebral osteomyelitis (NVO). They include evidence and opinion-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of patients with NVO treated with antimicrobial therapy, with or without surgical intervention.
2015 Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Native Vertebral Osteomyelitis in Adultsa
Berbari, Elie F. , Kanj, Souha S. , Kowalski, Todd J., Darouiche, Rabih O., Widmer, Andreas F. , Schmitt, Steven , Hendershot, Edward F. , Holtom, Paul, Huddleston, P.M. , Petermann, Gregory W., Osmon, Douglas R. , Huddleston, Paul M, Kanj, Souha S , Huddleston, Paul M

Clinical Infectious Diseases | July 30, 2015 | Volume: 61 | Issue: 6 | Pages: e26-e46

10.1093/cid/civ482 Get It

Abstract These guidelines are intended for use by infectious disease specialists, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals who care for patients with native vertebral osteomyelitis (NVO). They include evidence and opinion-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of patients with NVO treated with antimicrobial therapy, with or without surgical intervention.