Noemi Lo Re

Noemi Lo Re


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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15 August 2024 in Antibiotics
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GTGiovanna Travi
Giovanna Travi
FPFrancesco Peracchi
Francesco Peracchi
MMMarco Merli
Marco Merli
NRNoemi Lo Re
Noemi Lo Re
EMElisa Matarazzo
Elisa Matarazzo
Massimo PuotiMassimo Puoti
Massimo Puoti
Variable outcomes have been reported with cefiderocol in infections due to carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB). Nonetheless, it may be the only option for metallo-beta-lactamase-producing strains. We describe an outbreak of NDM-CRAB infections treated with cefiderocol. Thirty-eight patients were colonized and/or infected. Thirteen patients developed a systemic infection. A clinical cure was achieved in 10 (83%) patients, one VAP and 9 BSIs, at day 7. In vitro, the activity of cefiderocol does not appear to match in vivo effectiveness using currently available commercial tests. Despite high clinical cures, overall mortality remains high in severely ill patients. Cefiderocol may be considered in this specific setting, though the implementation of susceptibility tests and infection control measures is mandatory.