Risk Factors For<i>Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia</i>Bacteremia In Oncology Patients: A Case–Control Study

Abstract

Interventions to ameliorate the severity of mucositis, reduce antibiotic pressure, prevent diarrhea, and promote meticulous central venous catheter care may help prevent S. maltophilia bloodstream infection in oncology patients. The role of gastrointestinal tract colonization as a potential source of S. maltophilia bacteremia in oncology patients deserves further investigation.