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Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infection
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Inheritance
Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.
Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.
X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.
Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.
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Other names (AKA)
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia; S. maltophilia infection; S. maltophilia
Categories
Bacterial infections
Summary
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (S. maltophilia) infection is a type of bacterial infection. S. maltophilia is found mostly in wet environments. In the hospital setting, S. maltophilia can be found in fluids, such as irrigation solutions (fluids used to clean a wound or wash out a body cavity like the ear canal or bladder) and intravenous (IV) fluids, as well as patient secretions, such as mucus from the respiratory tract and urine. The
Diagnosis of S. maltophilia infection, along with other bacterial infections, may be suspected by symptoms and
Symptoms
Less commonly, people infected by S. maltophilia experience infections of the heart (endocarditis), the bone behind the ear (mastoiditis), lining of the abdomen and internal organs (peritonitis), cerebral spinal fluid (
Cause
Most healthy people do not get S. maltophilia infections even when exposed to the bacteria. However, people who are hospitalized and receiving treatment for other serious medical conditions may be more susceptible to an infection, especially if their
Diagnosis
Because S. maltophilia may sometimes grow in parts of the respiratory system or other parts of the body without causing infection (colonization), an
Treatment
The duration of therapy often depends on the site of infection.[1][2] A longer duration of therapy may be necessary for people with a weakened
More detailed information about medications used to treat S. maltophilia infection is available from Medscape Reference.
Organizations
Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.
Organizations Supporting this Disease
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Infectious Diseases Society of America
1300 Wilson Blvd
Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22209
Telephone: +1-703-299-0200
Fax: +1-703-299-0204
E-mail: https://www.idsociety.org/contact-us/
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International Society for Infectious Diseases
9 Babcock Street, 3rd Floor
Brookline, MA 02446
Telephone: +1617-277-0551
Fax: +1-617-278-9113
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.isid.org -
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
7201 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 750
Bethesda, MD 20814
Telephone: +1-301-656-0003
Fax: +1-301-907-0878
E-mail: https://www.nfid.org/contact
Website: https://www.nfid.org
Learn more
These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.
In-Depth Information
- Medscape Reference provides information on this topic. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free.
- PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infection. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
Selected Full-Text Journal Articles
- Brooke JS. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: an Emerging Global Opportunistic Pathogen. Clin Microbiol Rev. January, 2012; 25(1):2-41.
References
- Cunha BA. Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia. Medscape Reference. May 22, 2017; https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/237024-overview.
- Lewis SS, Zaas A. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. UpToDate. May 30, 2018; https://www.uptodate.com/contents/stenotrophomonas-maltophilia.
- Brooke JS. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: an Emerging Global Opportunistic Pathogen. Clin Microbiol Rev. January, 2012; 25(1):2-41. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3255966/.
- Pneumonia. MedlinePlus. August 8, 2018; https://medlineplus.gov/pneumonia.html.
- Tunkel AR. Bacteremia. Merck Manual Professional Version. May 2016; https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/biology-of-infectious-disease/bacteremia.
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