ArticleThe Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy2026
Cefiderocol activity against multidrug-resistant isolates from the PERSEUS study: relationship between cefiderocol minimum inhibitory concentration and clinical outcomes.
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objectiveThe PERSEUS study was a retrospective analysis of cefiderocol use under the compassionate use and early access programmes in Spain for the treatment of MDR Gram-negative infections. We present the microbiological evaluation of 57 isolates collected from this study, along with their correlation to clinical outcomes.
methodsCefiderocol susceptibility testing was performed using standard broth microdilution (BMD) in iron-depleted media, commercial BMD panels (UMIC®, ComASP®), gradient MIC strips, and disk diffusion. Results were interpreted according to EUCAST 2024 criteria. WGS was used to characterize β-lactamase genes and mutations in genes implicated in cefiderocol resistance. Patients' clinical charts were reviewed.
resultsMost isolates were identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa (72%). Cefiderocol demonstrated an overall susceptibility rate of 86%, outperforming most comparators except colistin. Commercial BMD devices demonstrated high concordance with the reference method, supporting their potential value for routine use. Molecular analysis revealed a high prevalence of class B metallo-β-lactamases, as well as mutations in iron transport genes, among resistant isolates. Notably, clinical cure was achieved even in patients infected with cefiderocol-resistant isolates treated with cefiderocol monotherapy, suggesting that some putative resistance mechanisms affect the MIC, without necessarily leading to clinical failure.
conclusionsPositive clinical outcomes in patients infected by cefiderocol-resistant isolates by EUCAST breakpoints highlight the need for standardized susceptibility testing, as well as deeper genotype-phenotype correlation studies. Cefiderocol remains a promising option for treating MDR Gram-negative infections, especially those caused by P. aeruginosa. Its adoption in clinical practice should be supported by validated testing methods and ongoing surveillance.
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