cilastatin--imipenem-drug-combination and Tracheitis

We report a case of severe tracheobronchitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a man exhibiting symptoms of upper airway obstruction after infection with influenza. Bronchoscopy revealed diffuse pseudomembrane formation throughout the trachea and bilateral bronchi, which were nearly obstructed. In this case, it was helpful to perform bronchoscopy, protected brushing and tracheotomy immediately in order to avoid choking.

Topics: Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bronchi; Bronchitis; Cilastatin; Cilastatin, Imipenem Drug Combination; Drug Combinations; Humans; Imipenem; Influenza, Human; Male; Methicillin; Methicillin Resistance; Respiratory Distress Syndrome; Staphylococcal Infections; Staphylococcus aureus; Trachea; Tracheitis; Vancomycin