Challenges and Strategies in Managing β-Lactam–Resistant <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> in China

β-Lactam antibiotics are the cornerstone of therapy for Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. Their effectiveness, however, has been increasingly compromised by antimicrobial resistance. This article presents a perspective on the evolving challenges and strategies associated with β-lactam resistance in P. aeruginosa, with a particular focus on China. The perspective was developed through a focused narrative review of recent clinical, epidemiological, and mechanistic studies. We first outline the current epidemiology of β-lactam-resistant P. aeruginosa, highlighting regional trends and the dissemination of high-risk clones. We then review the evolving β-lactam resistance mechanisms, emphasizing the prevalence and variety of carbapenemases. Finally, we discuss therapeutic strategies for managing resistant infections. This includes diagnostic advances, rational selection of novel β-lactam agents, dosing optimization, and combination regimens. Together, these insights provide a structured framework for understanding and managing β-lactam-resistant P. aeruginosa in contemporary clinical practice.

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The Journal of Infectious Diseases
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2026-01-14
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https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiag033
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Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
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Challenges and Strategies in Managing β-Lactam–Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in China

Heng Cai, Yunsong Yu, Xiaoting Hua, Yue Li
The Journal of Infectious Diseases
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
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Challenges and Strategies in Managing β-Lactam–Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in China

Heng Cai, Yunsong Yu, Xiaoting Hua, Yue Li
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Abstract

β-Lactam antibiotics are the cornerstone of therapy for Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. Their effectiveness, however, has been increasingly compromised by antimicrobial resistance. This article presents a perspective on the evolving challenges and strategies associated with β-lactam resistance in P. aeruginosa, with a particular focus on China. The perspective was developed through a focused narrative review of recent clinical, epidemiological, and mechanistic studies. We first outline the current epidemiology of β-lactam-resistant P. aeruginosa, highlighting regional trends and the dissemination of high-risk clones. We then review the evolving β-lactam resistance mechanisms, emphasizing the prevalence and variety of carbapenemases. Finally, we discuss therapeutic strategies for managing resistant infections. This includes diagnostic advances, rational selection of novel β-lactam agents, dosing optimization, and combination regimens. Together, these insights provide a structured framework for understanding and managing β-lactam-resistant P. aeruginosa in contemporary clinical practice.

The Journal of Infectious DiseasesVol. 233(Supplement_1)
Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital (CN), Zhejiang University of Technology (CN), Zhejiang University (CN)
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Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
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