Effectiveness of Omadacycline in a Patient with Chlamydia psittaci and KPC-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria Infection

Abstract: Chlamydia psittaci is one of the primary pathogens responsible for community-acquired atypical pneumonia. If not treated promptly, it can progress to severe pneumonia and may lead to multiple organ dysfunction as well as secondary infections with multi-drug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. Omadacycline, a novel aminomethylcycline antibiotic derived from tetracycline, exhibits high activity against various bacterial strains. This case report describes a patient who developed severe pneumonia caused by Chlamydia psittaci in conjunction with a MDR bacterial infection. Despite initial treatment with moxifloxacin and doxycycline, the patient experienced treatment failure. The patient’s condition deteriorated,…

• CS
  Central South University
• FR
  Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities