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Navigating the Challenges of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Infections in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Case Report

Chowdhury J, Shah-Riar P, Debnath DS, Afnan S, Maha MM

Clinical case reports, 2026

Abstract

S. maltophilia is a multidrug-resistant nosocomial pathogen that poses significant challenges in CKD patients. Antibiotic selection in CKD is complicated by nephrotoxicity concerns and limited clinical data. Combination therapy and novel agents like cefiderocol and CZA-ATM are emerging alternatives but require further validation.

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