Resumen

Background: Acinetobacter baumannii is a major cause of nosocomial infections in many hospitals and appears to have a propensity for developing multiple antimicrobial resistance rapidly. Cases: We report two cases with post-surgical meningitis due to multidrug resistant A. baumannii which were successfully treated with high-dose intravenous meropenem therapy. Conclusions: Multidrug resistant Acinetobacter spp. in intensive care units are a growing concern. High-dose meropenem is used in the treatment of these infections.

Palabras clave: Acinetobacter baumannii Post-surgical meningitis High dose meropenem.

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Vol. 1 Núm.3. Diciembre 2007 Pags. 342-344 J Infect Developing Countries 2007; 1(3)