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ArticleInfection and drug resistance2025

Factors Associated with Successful Treatment of Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli Infections Using Intravenous Colistin Sulfate in China: A Real-World Retrospective Study.

Weixi Gao, Wei Li, Huali Liu, Dong Xu, Lei Tian, Jinwen Zhang, Dong Liu, Yan He

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Weixi Gao *Department of Pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
Wei Li *Department of Pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
Huali Liu *Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, People's Republic of China.
Dong XuDepartment of Infection Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
Lei TianClinical Microbiology Laboratory, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
Jinwen ZhangDepartment of Pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0000-0878-8224
Dong LiuDepartment of Pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
Yan HeDepartment of Pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-2836-1767

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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of intravenous colistin sulfate (CS) in the treatment of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacilli (CR-GNB) infections in real-world clinical settings and to identify factors influencing its therapeutic outcomes, with the aim of promoting the rational use of CS. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of 174 patients diagnosed with CR-GNB infection who received intravenous CS at our center between January 2021 and December 2023. The study evaluated both clinical efficacy and adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Results: Among the 174 patients, 118 cases (67.8%) demonstrated clinical improvement, and the bacterial clearance rate was 53.9%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified several factors significantly associated with treatment efficacy: neurological disease (OR [95% CI]: 0.100 [0.019-0.541]; Conclusion: Our findings suggest that intravenous colistin sulfate may be an effective treatment option for CR-GNB infections when used appropriately. However, further studies are required to better understand its real-world efficacy and safety profile.

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