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Al-Zubi M, Halalsheh O, Al Azab R, Alqudah RO, Alnajadat N, Muhanna SIJ, Al-Shami K, Al-Shami M, Aladaileh MA, Bani-Hani M. Is Full Scrubbing Necessary Before Short Endourological Procedures to Reduce the Risk of Post-Operative Infection? A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2024. [PMID: 38959162 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2024.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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Background: Endoscopic surgery is now increasingly taking the place of open surgery in urology. Traditionally, endourological procedures are classified as clean-contaminated because the genitourinary tract is colonized by micro-flora, even in the case of sterile urine. The aim of this study was to determine whether a difference occurs in the infection rate after short endourological procedures using standard scrubbing and partial scrubbing techniques before the operations. Patients and Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of 397 patients who underwent a short endourological procedure, with all procedure durations lasting <30 min. Patients were divided into a first group who underwent operations using a full-scrub technique and a second group who underwent operations using a partial-scrub technique. All patients were followed up for the occurrence of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Both groups were compared for age, gender, and post-operative development of UTIs. Values of p < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: Of the 397 patients, 200 and 197 underwent their procedures using the full-scrub and partial-scrub techniques, respectively. Females and males accounted for 142 (35.8%) and 255 (64.2%) patients, respectively. Only 18 (4.5%) patients developed documented UTIs and antibiotics were prescribed. Of the 18 patients diagnosed with post-operative UTIs, 10 (55.5%) had undergone partial-scrub operations and 8 (45.5%) had undergone full-scrub operations (p = 0.638). Conclusion: Our findings did not indicate any significant relationship between the risk of developing UTI after a short endourological procedure and the scrub technique used before the operation (partial or full scrub).
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- Mohammad Al-Zubi
- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, School of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Surgery and Urology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Surgery and Urology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Special Surgery Department, Hashmite University, Zarqa, Jordan
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Jamal RB, Bay Gosewinkel U, Ferapontova EE. Electrocatalytic aptasensor for bacterial detection exploiting ferricyanide reduction by methylene blue on mixed PEG/aptamer monolayers. Bioelectrochemistry 2024; 156:108620. [PMID: 38006817 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2023.108620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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Pathogen-triggered infections are the most severe global threat to human health, and to provide their timely treatment and prevention, robust methods for rapid and reliable identification of pathogenic microorganisms are required. Here, we have developed a fast and inexpensive electrocatalytic aptamer assay enabling specific and ultrasensitive detection of E. coli. E. coli, a biomarker of environmental contamination and infections, was captured on the mixed aptamer/thiolated PEG self-assembled monolayers formed on electrochemically pre-treated gold screen-printed electrodes (SPE). Signals from aptamer - E. coli binding were amplified by electrocatalytic reduction of ferricyanide mediated by methylene blue (MB) adsorbed on bacterial and aptamer surfaces. PEG operated as an antifouling agent and inhibited direct (not MB-mediated) discharge of ferricyanide. The assay allowed from 10 to 1000 CFU mL-1E. coli detection in 30 min, with no interference from B. subtilis, in buffer and artificial urine samples. This electrocatalytic approach is fast, specific, sensitive, and can be used directly in in-field and point-of-care applications for analysis of bacteria in human environment.
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- Rimsha B Jamal
- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Gustav Wieds Vej 14, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Environmental Science, Aarhus University, Frederiksborgvej 399, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark
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- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Gustav Wieds Vej 14, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
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Khan A, Saraf VS, Siddiqui F, Batool T, Noreen Z, Javed S, Ahmad A, Alonazi WB, Ibrahim M, Pucciarelli S, Bokhari H. Multidrug resistance among uropathogenic clonal group A E. Coli isolates from Pakistani women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections. BMC Microbiol 2024; 24:74. [PMID: 38454332 PMCID: PMC10919050 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-024-03221-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Multi-drug resistance (MDR) has notably increased in community acquired uropathogens causing urinary tract infections (UTIs), predominantly Escherichia coli. Uropathogenic E. coli causes 80% of uncomplicated community acquired UTIs, particularly in pre-menopausal women. Considering this high prevalence and the potential to spread antimicrobial resistant genes, the current study was conducted to investigate the presence of clinically important strains of E. coli in Pakistani women having uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis. Women belonging to low-income groups were exclusively included in the study. Seventy-four isolates from urine samples were processed, phylotyped, and screened for the presence of two Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) particularly associated with a clinically important clonal group A of E. coli (CgA) followed by antibiotic susceptibility testing and genome sequence analysis. RESULTS Phylogroup B2 was most prevalent in patients and 44% of isolates were positive for the presence of CgA specific SNPs in Fumarate hydratase and DNA gyrase subunit B genes. Antibiotic susceptibility testing showed widespread resistance to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase production. The infection analysis revealed the phylogroup B2 to be more pathogenic as compared to the other groups. The genome sequence of E. coli strain U17 revealed genes encoding virulence, multidrug resistance, and host colonization mechanisms. CONCLUSIONS Our research findings not only validate the significant occurrence of multidrug-resistant clonal group A E. coli (CgA) in premenopausal Pakistani women suffering from cystitis and pyelonephritis but also reveal the presence of genes associated withvirulence, and drug efflux pumps. The detection of highly pathogenic, antimicrobial-resistant phylogroup B2 and CgA E. coli strains is likely to help in understanding the epidemiology of the pathogen and may ultimately help to reduce the impact of these strains on human health. Furthermore, the findings of this study will particularly help to reduce the prevalence of uncomplicated UTIs and the cost associated with their treatment in women belonging to low-income groups.
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- Ayesha Khan
- Microbiology and Public Health Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Health Services Academy, Opposite NIH, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Microbiology and Public Health Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, Shifa Tameer e Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Microbiology and Public Health Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Microbiology and Public Health Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Microbiology and Public Health Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Kohsar University Murree, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Health Administration Department, College of Business Administration, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Microbiology, Kohsar University Murree, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal Campus, Sahiwal, Pakistan.
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, via Gentile III da Varano, Camerino, 62032, Italy
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- Department of Microbiology, Kohsar University Murree, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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Boya BR, Lee JH, Lee J. Antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of chromone derivatives against uropathogenic Escherichia coli. Microbiol Res 2024; 278:127537. [PMID: 37922697 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2023.127537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is a urinary tract pathogen responsible for most nosocomial urinary tract infections and can cause severe conditions like acute cystitis of the bladder or pyelonephritis. UPEC harbors a host of virulence factors like curli, hemolysin, siderophore, and motility factors and can form biofilm-like communities and quiescent reservoirs that aid its survival. This study was performed to investigate the antibiofilm, antimicrobial, and antivirulence potentials of three chromone derivatives, namely, 6-bromo 3-formylchromone, 6-chloro 3-formylchromone, and 3-formyl 6-isopropylchromone. These chromones had MICs against UPEC of 20, 20, and 50 µg/ml, respectively, inhibited biofilm formation by 72-96% at 20 µg/ml, and inhibited UPEC-associated virulence factors, that is, hemolysis, motility, curli, siderophore production, indole production, quiescent colony formation, and cell surface hydrophobicity. Gene expression analysis indicated these three derivatives downregulated virulence genes associated with toxins, biofilm production, and stress regulation and suggested they might target two-component UvrY response regulator. 3D-QSAR analysis showed that substitutions at the third and sixth positions of the chromone scaffold favor antimicrobial activity against UPEC. Furthermore, ADME profiles and C. elegans cytotoxicity assays indicated that these chromone derivatives are potent, safe drug candidates.
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- Bharath Reddy Boya
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea.
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Psotta C, Nilsson EJ, Sjöberg T, Falk M. Bacteria-Infected Artificial Urine Characterization Based on a Combined Approach Using an Electronic Tongue Complemented with 1H-NMR and Flow Cytometry. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:916. [PMID: 37887109 PMCID: PMC10605348 DOI: 10.3390/bios13100916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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The prevailing form of bacterial infection is within the urinary tract, encompassing a wide array of bacteria that harness the urinary metabolome for their growth. Through their metabolic actions, the chemical composition of the growth medium undergoes modifications as the bacteria metabolize urine compounds, leading to the subsequent release of metabolites. These changes can indirectly indicate the existence and proliferation of bacterial organisms. Here, we investigate the use of an electronic tongue, a powerful analytical instrument based on a combination of non-selective chemical sensors with a partial specificity for data gathering combined with principal component analysis, to distinguish between infected and non-infected artificial urine samples. Three prevalent bacteria found in urinary tract infections were investigated, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Enterococcus faecalis. Furthermore, the electronic tongue analysis was supplemented with 1H NMR spectroscopy and flow cytometry. Bacteria-specific changes in compound consumption allowed for a qualitative differentiation between artificial urine medium and bacterial growth.
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- Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health and Society, and Biofilms Research Center, Malmö University, 205 06 Malmö, Sweden; (C.P.); (E.J.N.); (T.S.)
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Mlugu EM, Mohamedi JA, Sangeda RZ, Mwambete KD. Prevalence of urinary tract infection and antimicrobial resistance patterns of uropathogens with biofilm forming capacity among outpatients in morogoro, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study. BMC Infect Dis 2023; 23:660. [PMID: 37798713 PMCID: PMC10557311 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-023-08641-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the second most common infectious disease affecting more than 150 million people globally annually. Uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC), the predominant cause of UTI, can occur as a biofilm associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR). There is a data gap on global AMR patterns from low-income settings, including Tanzania. Data on antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in relation to biofilm formation will help in the proper selection of antibiotics and the fight against AMR. METHODS This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among consecutively selected outpatients (n = 344) from January to May 2022 at Morogoro Regional Referal Hospital. Mid-stream urine samples were collected aseptically from symptomatic patients. A significant UTI was defined when more than 105 colonies/ml of urine were recorded. Kirby Bauer's disc diffusion method was used for antibiotics susceptibility patterns and a Congo Red Agar method was used to determine biofilm formation. Two-sided χ2 test or Fisher's exact test, Cohen's kappa coefficient and logistic regression were used for data analysis. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS The prevalence of UTIs was 41% (141/344) and elders (>=60 years) had five times higher odds of having UTI as compared to adolescents (p < 0.001). E. coli was the most predominant bacteria (47%; 66/141), which displayed moderate susceptibility against ciprofloxacin (59.1%) and nitrofurantoin (57.6%). A total of 72 (51%) of all isolated bacteria were multi-drug resistant. All isolated bacteria demonstrated high resistance (> 85%) against ampicillin and co-trimoxazole. In this study, 51.5% (34/66) were biofilm-forming E. coli and demonstrated relatively higher antibiotic resistance as compared to non-biofilm forming bacteria (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION We report high antibiotic resistance against commonly used antibiotics. Slightly more than half of the isolated bacteria were biofilm forming E. coli. A need to strengthen stewardship programs is urgently advocated.
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- Eulambius M Mlugu
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Mbatia FN, Orwa J, Adam MB, Mahomoud G, Adam RD. Outpatient management of urinary tract infections by medical officers in Nairobi, Kenya: lack of benefit from audit and feedback on adherence to treatment guidelines. BMC Infect Dis 2023; 23:608. [PMID: 37723454 PMCID: PMC10506338 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-023-08567-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections are common in outpatient settings but are not treated optimally. Few studies of the outpatient use of antibiotics for specific diagnoses have been done in sub-Saharan Africa, so little is known about the prescribing patterns of medical officers in the region. METHODS Aga Khan University has 16 outpatient clinics throughout the Nairobi metro area with a medical officer specifically assigned to that clinic. A baseline assessment of evaluation and treatment of suspected UTI was performed from medical records in these clinics. Then the medical officer from each of the 16 clinics was recruited from each clinic was recruited with eight each randomized to control vs. feedback groups. Both groups were given a multimodal educational session including locally adapted UTI guidelines and emphasis on problems identified in the baseline assessment Each record was scored using a scoring system that was developed for the study according to adequacy of history, physical examination, clinical diagnosis matching recorded data, diagnostic workup and treatment. Three audits were done for both groups; baseline (audit 1), post-CME (audit 2), and a final audit, which was after feedback for the feedback group (audit 3). The primary analysis assessed overall guideline adherence in the feedback group versus the CME only group. RESULTS The overall scores in both groups showed significant improvement after the CME in comparison to baseline and for each group, the scores in most domains also improved. However, audit 3 showed persistence of the gains attained after the CME but no additional benefit from the feedback. Some deficiencies that persisted throughout the study included lack of workup of possible STI and excess use of non-UTI laboratory tests such as CBC, stool culture and H. pylori Ag. After the CME, the use of nitrofurantoin rose from only 4% to 8% and cephalosporin use increased from 49 to 67%, accompanied by a drop in quinolone use. CONCLUSION The CME led to modest improvements in patient care in the categories of history taking, treatment and investigations, but feedback had no additional effect. Future studies should consider an enforcement element or a more intensive feedback approach.
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- Department of Population Health, Aga Khan University Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Family Medicine, Aga Khan University Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Pathology, Aga Khan University Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Karahan ZC, Altinsoy İ, Çalişkan BN, Dede S, Kayiş G, Türkoğlu HC, Evren E, Doğanay Erdoğan B, Kiliç SG, Dolapçi İ, Tekeli A. Investigation of the presence of Capnophilic bacteria in routine urine cultures. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2023; 42:519-524. [PMID: 36811709 DOI: 10.1007/s10096-023-04570-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Capnophilic Escherichia coli (CEC) strains are rarely isolated from urinary tract infections (UTIs). The purpose of this research was to look into the incidence and traits of the CEC strains that cause UTIs. Nine (0.11%) epidemiologically unrelated CEC isolates with varying antibiotic susceptibility patterns were identified from patients with various co-morbidities after the evaluation of 8500 urine samples. Three of these strains belonged to the O25b-ST131 clone, and none of them possessed the yadF gene. Due to adverse incubation conditions, CEC isolation is difficult. Although rare, capnophilic incubation of urine cultures may be considered particularly for patients with underlying predisposing conditions.
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- Zeynep Ceren Karahan
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
- Central Microbiology Laboratory, Ibn-I Sina Hospital, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
- Central Microbiology Laboratory, Ibn-I Sina Hospital, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Alsafi A, AlKaabi SJ. Aqueous Rosa damascena extract: Antibacterial activity and its role of adhesion to human epithelial cells in vitro. Cell Biochem Funct 2023; 41:365-374. [PMID: 36918753 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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The current study aimed to investigate the inhibitory activity of aqueous extracts of different plant parts of Rosa damascena, represented by the whole rose, petals, and calyces, against clinical isolates of Staphylococcus spp., Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumoniae, and the inhibition of the bacterial cell. The isolates were obtained from the advanced microbiology laboratory for postgraduate studies in the Department of Biology, Faculty of Education for Girls. They were isolated from urinary tract infections, which were subsequently subjected to diagnosis by the Vitek-2 compact system to confirm the type of bacteria as well as their sensitivity to antibiotics. The results obtained included Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus haemolyticus, Staphylococcus lentus, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, E. coli, and K. pneumoniae. A test was conducted to investigate the microbiological inhibitory activity of aqueous plant extracts of the whole rose, petals, and calyces using the well diffusion method and three concentrations of each aqueous extract (25, 50, and 100 mg/ml). The results showed the inhibitory ability of all concentrations of the different extracts toward Staphylococcus spp., and E. coli and K. pneumoniae bacteria were not affected by the different concentrations of the plant extract. The concentration of (100 mg/ml) for the aqueous extract was the most efficient in inhibiting growth compared to the other concentrations. The synergistic effect of three antibiotics was examined (Amoxicillin-clavulanate 10/20 μg, Piperacillin 100 μg, Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 23.75/1.25 μg) and for all concentrations of the aqueous plant extract was investigated in both E. coli and K. pneumoniae, as it found a synergistic action between some of the antibiotics and extracts towards inhibiting the growth of the two bacterial isolates Resistance to the plant extract alone. Bacterial isolates showed a significant decrease in the rate of adhesion to epithelial cells isolated from urine samples of healthy women in the presence of the aqueous extract of whole rose, petals, and calyces at their three concentrations compared with the control treatment.
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- Alaa Alsafi
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Education for Girls, Kufa University, Kufa, Iraq
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Education for Girls, Kufa University, Kufa, Iraq
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Piontek K, Donhauser T, Kann G, Fechtner M, Apfelbacher C, Gabes M. Patient-reported outcome measures for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: a systematic review. Qual Life Res 2023:10.1007/s11136-023-03358-5. [PMID: 36795285 PMCID: PMC10329060 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-023-03358-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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PURPOSE To conduct a systematic review of the quality of existing patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for use in women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) applying the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) methodology, and to derive recommendations for their use in future research. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed and Web of Science. Studies reporting on the development and/or validation of any PROMs for uncomplicated UTIs in women were considered eligible. We evaluated the methodological quality of each included study using the COSMIN Risk of Bias Checklist, and further applied predefined criteria for good measurement properties. Finally, we graded the evidence and derived recommendations for the use of the included PROMs. RESULTS Data from 23 studies reporting on six PROMs were included. From those, the Acute Cystitis Symptom Score (ACSS) and the Urinary Tract Infection-Symptom and Impairment Questionnaire (UTI-SIQ-8) can be recommended for further use. Both instruments showed sufficient content validity. We further found high-quality evidence for sufficient internal consistency of the UTI-SIQ-8, while this criterion was not assessed for the ACSS due to a formative measurement model. All other PROMs have the potential to be recommended for use, but require further validation. CONCLUSION The ACSS and the UTI-SIQ-8 have the potential to be recommended for use in women with uncomplicated UTIs in future clinical trials. For all included PROMs, further validation studies are indicated. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO.
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- Katharina Piontek
- Institute of Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Germany.
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- Institute of Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Germany
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Psotta C, Chaturvedi V, Gonzalez-Martinez JF, Sotres J, Falk M. Portable Prussian Blue-Based Sensor for Bacterial Detection in Urine. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 23:388. [PMID: 36616986 PMCID: PMC9823789 DOI: 10.3390/s23010388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Bacterial infections can affect the skin, lungs, blood, and brain, and are among the leading causes of mortality globally. Early infection detection is critical in diagnosis and treatment but is a time- and work-consuming process taking several days, creating a hitherto unmet need to develop simple, rapid, and accurate methods for bacterial detection at the point of care. The most frequent type of bacterial infection is infection of the urinary tract. Here, we present a wireless-enabled, portable, potentiometric sensor for E. coli. E. coli was chosen as a model bacterium since it is the most common cause of urinary tract infections. The sensing principle is based on reduction of Prussian blue by the metabolic activity of the bacteria, detected by monitoring the potential of the sensor, transferring the sensor signal via Bluetooth, and recording the output on a laptop or a mobile phone. In sensing of bacteria in an artificial urine medium, E. coli was detected in ~4 h (237 ± 19 min; n = 4) and in less than 0.5 h (21 ± 7 min, n = 3) using initial E. coli concentrations of ~103 and 105 cells mL-1, respectively, which is under or on the limit for classification of a urinary tract infection. Detection of E. coli was also demonstrated in authentic urine samples with bacteria concentration as low as 104 cells mL-1, with a similar response recorded between urine samples collected from different volunteers as well as from morning and afternoon urine samples.
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- Carolin Psotta
- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, 20506 Malmö, Sweden
- Aptusens AB, 29394 Kyrkhult, Sweden
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, 20506 Malmö, Sweden
- Biofilms-Research Center for Biointerfaces, Malmö University, 20506 Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, 20506 Malmö, Sweden
- Biofilms-Research Center for Biointerfaces, Malmö University, 20506 Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, 20506 Malmö, Sweden
- Biofilms-Research Center for Biointerfaces, Malmö University, 20506 Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, 20506 Malmö, Sweden
- Biofilms-Research Center for Biointerfaces, Malmö University, 20506 Malmö, Sweden
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Mansfield KJ, Chen Z, Moore KH, Grundy L. Urinary Tract Infection in Overactive Bladder: An Update on Pathophysiological Mechanisms. Front Physiol 2022; 13:886782. [PMID: 35860658 PMCID: PMC9289139 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.886782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Overactive bladder (OAB) is a clinical syndrome defined by urinary urgency, increased daytime urinary frequency and/or nocturia, with or without urinary incontinence, that affects approximately 11% of the western population. OAB is accepted as an idiopathic disorder, and is charactersied clinically in the absence of other organic diseases, including urinary tract infection. Despite this, a growing body of research provides evidence that a significant proportion of OAB patients have active bladder infection. This review discusses the key findings of recent laboratory and clinical studies, providing insight into the relationship between urinary tract infection, bladder inflammation, and the pathophysiology of OAB. We summarise an array of clinical studies that find OAB patients are significantly more likely than control patients to have pathogenic bacteria in their urine and increased bladder inflammation. This review reveals the complex nature of OAB, and highlights key laboratory studies that have begun to unravel how urinary tract infection and bladder inflammation can induce urinary urgency and urinary frequency. The evidence presented in this review supports the concept that urinary tract infection may be an underappreciated contributor to the pathophysiology of some OAB patients.
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- Kylie J. Mansfield
- Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute and School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Urogynaecology, St George Hospital, University of New South Wales, Kogarah, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Urogynaecology, St George Hospital, University of New South Wales, Kogarah, NSW, Australia
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- Visceral Pain Research Group, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI), Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
- Hopwood Centre for Neurobiology, Lifelong Health Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide, SA, Australia
- *Correspondence: Luke Grundy,
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Silva A, Costa E, Freitas A, Almeida A. Revisiting the Frequency and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Bacteria Implicated in Community Urinary Tract Infections. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11060768. [PMID: 35740174 PMCID: PMC9220357 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11060768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infectious diseases at the community level. The continue misuse of antimicrobials is leading to an increase in bacterial resistance, which is a worldwide problem. The objective of this work was to study the incidence and pattern of antimicrobial resistance of the main bacteria responsible for UTI in the community of central and northern Portugal, and establish an appropriate empirical treatment. The urine samples were collected in Avelab—Laboratório Médico de Análises Clínicas over a period of 5 years (2015−2019). The urine cultures were classified as positive when bacterial growth was equal to or higher than 105 CFU/mL, and only for these cases, an antimicrobial susceptibility test was performed. Of the 106,019 samples analyzed, 15,439 had a urinary infection. Urinary infections were more frequent in females (79.6%) than in males (20.4%), affecting more elderly patients (56.9%). Escherichia coli (70.1%) was the most frequent uropathogen, followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae (8.9%). The bacteria responsible for UTI varied according to the patient’s sex, with the greatest differences being observed for Enterococcus faecalis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, these being more prevalent in men. In general, there was a growth in bacterial resistance as the age of the patients increased. The resistance of bacteria in male patients was, in most cases, statistically different (Chi-Square test, p < 0.05) from that observed for bacteria isolated from female patients, showing, in general, higher resistance in male patients. Although E. coli was the most responsible uropathogen for UTI, it was among the bacteria most susceptible to antibiotics. The isolates of K. pneumoniae, Proteus vulgaris and Enterobacter showed high resistance to the tested antimicrobials. The most common multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria implicated in UTI were K. pneumoniae (40.4%) and P. aeruginosa (34.7%), but E. coli, the most responsible bacteria for UTI, showed a MDR of 23.3%. When we compared our results with the results from 10 years ago for the same region, in general, an increase in bacterial resistance was observed. The results of this study confirmed that urinary tract infections are a very common illness, caused frequently by resistant uropathogens, for which the antibiotic resistance profile has varied over a short time, even within a specific region. This indicates that periodically monitoring the microbial resistance of each region is essential in order to select the best empirical antibiotic therapy against these infections, and prevent or decrease the resistance among uropathogenic strains.
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- Andreia Silva
- Department of Biology & CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
- Clinical Analysis Laboratory Avelab, Rua Cerâmica do Vouga, 3800-011 Aveiro, Portugal; (E.C.); (A.F.)
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- Clinical Analysis Laboratory Avelab, Rua Cerâmica do Vouga, 3800-011 Aveiro, Portugal; (E.C.); (A.F.)
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- Clinical Analysis Laboratory Avelab, Rua Cerâmica do Vouga, 3800-011 Aveiro, Portugal; (E.C.); (A.F.)
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- Department of Biology & CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-234370200
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Kenneally C, Murphy CP, Sleator RD, Culligan EP. The Urinary Microbiome and Biological Therapeutics: Novel Therapies For Urinary Tract Infections. Microbiol Res 2022; 259:127010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2022.127010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Halaji M, Fayyazi A, Rajabnia M, Zare D, Pournajaf A, Ranjbar R. Phylogenetic Group Distribution of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli and Related Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:790184. [PMID: 35281449 PMCID: PMC8914322 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.790184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The phylogenetic classification of Escherichia coli isolates is of great importance not only for understanding the populations of E. coli but also for clarifying the relationship between strains and diseases. The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of phylogenetic groups, antibiotic susceptibility pattern, and virulence genes among uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) isolated from different parts of Iran through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Several international electronic sources, including Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Embase, were searched (2000–2020) in order to identify the studies compatible with our inclusion criteria. The meta-analysis was performed using the metaprop program in the STATA (version 11) software. Based on our comprehensive search, 28 studies meeting the eligibility criteria were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of phylogroups B2, D, B1, and A was 39%, 26%, 18%, and 8%, respectively. In addition, there was a significant heterogeneity among different phylogroups. However, according to the results of Begg’s and Egger’s tests, there were no significant publication bias in phylogroups B2, D, B1, and A. This research provided the first comprehensive study on phylogroups of UPEC isolated in Iran. Our findings indicated that phylogroup B2 and group D were the most predominant phylogenetic groups among UPEC isolates in various regions of Iran. In addition, we observed that certain phylogenetic groups are more antibiotic resistant than the others. It was also observed that the dissemination of virulent phylogroup B2 and D should be controlled via comprehensive infection control measures. Additionally, certain strategies should be developed for monitoring the antibiotic therapy.
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- Mehrdad Halaji
- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Molecular Biology Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- *Correspondence: Reza Ranjbar,
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Marouf R, Mbarga JM, Ermolaev A, Podoprigora I, Smirnova I, Yashina N, Zhigunova A, Martynenkova A. Antibacterial activity of medicinal plants against uropathogenic Escherichia coli. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2022; 14:1-12. [PMID: 35784103 PMCID: PMC9245916 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_124_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections with uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) being the most prevalent causative agent in both complicated and uncomplicated UTIs. Antibiotic resistance among UPEC has been already demonstrated against a wide variety of antibiotics and the situation is continuing to deteriorate increasing the rate of recurrence and the difficulty of treatment and prophylaxis. Recently, a big attention has been paid to non-antibiotic approaches as an alternative to conventional antibiotics. Among many strategies, phytotherapy has gained a special attention worldwide. Herbal remedies have been used in traditional medicine since ancient times and they are well known for their effectiveness in treating many health conditions including UTIs. Researches are conducted continuously to validate the use of many medicinal plants against UPEC, investigate their mechanisms of action, and determine their active constituents. Our extensive review of the recent literature revealed that many phytochemicals are shown to target and inhibit a wide variety of bioprocesses in UPEC, such as adhesion, motility, biofilm formation, and quorum sensing. Such natural approaches are very promising in confronting the antibiotic resistance of UPEC and can be further used to develop plant-based strategies and pharmaceutical products to treat and prevent UTIs caused by UPEC.
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Pathogen profile of urinary tract infections in Nephrology Unit. CURRENT ISSUES IN PHARMACY AND MEDICAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.2478/cipms-2021-0036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Introduction. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common types of infection in both hospitalized and outpatient settings. The etiology is mostly bacterial, and the typical causative agent is uropathogenic Escherichia coli. There is a noticeable increase in drug resistance of pathogenic microorganisms.
The aim of the study was retrospective analyses of etiological agents of UTI and their antibiotic resistance patterns in Nephrology Unit patients.
Material and methods. An infection was diagnosed based on the patient’s symptoms and positive results of urine culture, carried out over 26 months. The clinical material was tested by using the VITEK system, the drug susceptibility of the emerged pathogens was identified.
Results. The most common etiological agents of UTI were Gram-negative rods: Escherichia coli (51.23%), Klebsiella spp. (19.3%) and Proteus spp. (13.68%). The analysis of drug resistance profiles of these pathogens showed a high percentage of strains resistant to broad-spectrum penicillins and fluoroquinolones. At the same time, it seems that E. coli isolates presented the most favorable pattern of drug susceptibility in this comparison.
Conclusions. The alarming tendency of increasing drug resistance among pathogens causing UTIs to antibiotics such as penicillins or fluoroquinolones prompts a careful choice of drugs in empirical therapies. The most appropriate practice in this regard seems to be meticulous control of nosocomial infections and making therapeutic decisions based on the knowledge of local microbiological data.
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Zhang M, Wang W, Li X, Zhang X, Yang D. Fast and precise pathogen detection and identification of overlapping infection in patients with CUTI based on metagenomic next-generation sequencing: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27902. [PMID: 34889238 PMCID: PMC8663832 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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RATIONALE The gold standard for pathogen detection and identification of complicated urinary tract infection (CUTI) remains quantitative urine culture, however, the diagnostic value of urine culture remains limited due to the time-consuming procedure and low detection rate. Here we report a case of successfully using Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) provided fast and precise detection and identification of overlapping infection in patients with CUTI with no similar reports or studies published before to the best of our knowledge. PATIENT CONCERNS A 70-year-old male was admitted to hospital due to elevated serum creatinine for 2 weeks. DIAGNOSES Acute exacerbation of chronic renal failure and CUTI were the most critical diagnosis on admission. INTERVENTIONS Blood purification, bladder irrigation and aggressive anti-infective therapy were administered. But the empirical anti-infection therapy and the adjustment of treatment according to the evidence of urine culture drug sensitivity had no obvious effect. We further carried out urinary PMseq-DNA detection and the results showed overlapping infection with Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus hirae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas denitrificans and Candida albicans. According to the genetic test results, linezolid, meropenem and fluconazole triple anti-infection treatment was given. OUTCOMES After adjusting the treatment, the infection was basically controlled in 10 days, and even the renal function was significantly improved, dialysis independence was achieved after 3 months. LESSONS Our case illustrated the potential application of mNGS in detecting pathogenic microorganisms in patients with CUTI especially when overlapping infections are present.
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Flagella, Type I Fimbriae and Curli of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Promote the Release of Proinflammatory Cytokines in a Coculture System. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9112233. [PMID: 34835359 PMCID: PMC8624364 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9112233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Background. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a public health problem in Mexico, and uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is one of the main etiological agents. Flagella, type I fimbriae, and curli promote the ability of these bacteria to successfully colonize its host. Aim. This study aimed to determine whether flagella-, type I fimbriae-, and curli-expressing UPEC induces the release of proinflammatory cytokines in an established coculture system. Methods. The fliC, fimH, and csgA genes by UPEC strain were disrupted by allelic replacement. Flagella, type I fimbriae, and curli were visualized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). HTB-5 (upper chamber) and HMC-1 (lower chamber) cells cocultured in Transwell® plates were infected with these UPEC strains and purified proteins. There was adherence to HTB-5 cells treated with different UPEC strains and they were quantified as colony-forming units (CFU)/mL. Results. High concentrations of IL-6 and IL-8 were induced by the FimH and FliC proteins; however, these cytokines were detected in low concentrations in presence of CsgA. Compared with UPEC CFT073, CFT073ΔfimH, CFT073ΔfimHΔfliC, and CFT073ΔcsgAΔfimH strains significantly reduced the adherence to HTB-5 cells. Conclusion. The FimH and FliC proteins are involved in IL-6 and IL-8 release in a coculture model of HTB-5 and HMC-1 cells.
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Alidjanov JF, Khudaybergenov UA, Ayubov BA, Pilatz A, Mohr S, Münst JC, Ziviello Yuen ON, Pilatz S, Christmann C, Dittmar F, Mirsaidov NM, Buch-Heberling M, Naber KG, Bjerklund Johansen TE, Wagenlehner FME. Linguistic and clinical validation of the acute cystitis symptom score in German-speaking Swiss women with acute cystitis. Int Urogynecol J 2021; 32:3275-3286. [PMID: 34170341 PMCID: PMC8227360 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-021-04864-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS The Global Prevalence Study of Infections in Urinary tract in Community Setting (GPIU.COM) includes epidemiological aspects of acute cystitis (AC) in women in Germany and Switzerland. The primary study relates to the German version of the Acute Cystitis Symptom Score (ACSS), a self-reporting questionnaire for self-diagnosis and monitoring the symptomatic course of AC in women. The current study aimed to analyze the validity and reliability of the German ACSS in German-speaking female patients with AC in Switzerland. METHODS Anonymized patient data were collected and analyzed from women with AC at the first visit (diagnosis) and follow-up visits as baseline and controls, respectively. Data from 97 patients with a median age of 41 years underwent analysis. Psychometric and diagnostic characteristics of the ACSS were measured and statistically analyzed. RESULTS Average internal consistency of the ACSS resulted in a Cronbach's alpha (95% CI) of 0.86 (0.83; 0.89) and did not differ significantly between the Swiss and German cohorts. Diagnostic values of the ACSS for the Swiss cohort were relatively lower than for the German cohort, possible due to discrepancies between definitions of UTI in national guidelines. CONCLUSIONS The analysis showed that the German version of the ACSS is also suitable for use in the German-speaking female population of Switzerland. Minor differences in definitions of AC between German and Swiss guidelines explain the observed discrepancies in diagnostic values of the ACSS between cohorts.
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- Jakhongir F Alidjanov
- Department of Urology, Pediatric Urology and Andrology, Justus-Liebig University of Giessen, Rudolph-Buchheim str. 7, 35392, Giessen, Hessen, Germany.
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- Department of Urological Surgery, Republican Specialized Scientific-Practical Medical Center of Urology, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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- Department of Urology, Pediatric Urology and Andrology, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynaecology, Kantonsspital Frauenfeld, Frauenfeld, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Pediatric Urology and Andrology, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Pediatric Urology and Andrology, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Pediatric Urology and Andrology, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Urology of Oslo University Hospital, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Urology, Pediatric Urology and Andrology, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Giessen, Hessen, Germany
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Evdokimova SA, Nokhaeva VS, Karetkin BA, Guseva EV, Khabibulina NV, Kornienko MA, Grosheva VD, Menshutina NV, Shakir IV, Panfilov VI. A Study on the Synbiotic Composition of Bifidobacterium bifidum and Fructans from Arctium lappa Roots and Helianthus tuberosus Tubers against Staphylococcus aureus. Microorganisms 2021; 9:930. [PMID: 33926121 PMCID: PMC8146412 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9050930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A number of mechanisms have been proposed explaining probiotics and prebiotics benefit human health, in particular, probiotics have a suppression effect on pathogen growth that can be enhanced with the introduction of prebiotics. In vitro models enhanced with computational biology can be useful for selecting a composition with prebiotics from new plant sources with the greatest synergism. Water extracts from burdock root and Jerusalem artichoke tubers were purified by ultrafiltration and activated charcoal and concentrated on a rotary evaporator. Fructans were precipitated with various concentrations of ethanol. Bifidobacterium bifidum 8 VKPM AC-2136 and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 43300 strains were applied to estimate the synbiotic effect. The growth of bifidobacteria and staphylococci in monocultures and cocultures in broths with glucose, commercial prebiotics, as well as isolated fructans were studied. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of lactic and acetic acids for the Staphylococcus strain were determined. A quantitative model joining the formation of organic acids by probiotics as antagonism factors and the MICs of pathogens (as the measure of their inhibition) was tested in cocultures and showed a high predictive value (R2 ≥ 0.86). The synbiotic factor obtained from the model was calculated based on the experimental data and obtained constants. Fructans precipitated with 20% ethanol and Bifidobacterium bifidum have the greater synergism against Staphylococcus.
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- Svetlana A. Evdokimova
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Industrial Ecology, D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, Miusskaya Sq., 9, 125047 Moscow, Russia; (S.A.E.); (V.S.N.); (N.V.K.); (V.D.G.); (I.V.S.); (V.I.P.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Industrial Ecology, D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, Miusskaya Sq., 9, 125047 Moscow, Russia; (S.A.E.); (V.S.N.); (N.V.K.); (V.D.G.); (I.V.S.); (V.I.P.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Industrial Ecology, D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, Miusskaya Sq., 9, 125047 Moscow, Russia; (S.A.E.); (V.S.N.); (N.V.K.); (V.D.G.); (I.V.S.); (V.I.P.)
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- Department of Cybernetics of Chemical Technological Processes, Faculty of Digital Technologies and Chemical Engineering, D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, Miusskaya Sq., 9, 125047 Moscow, Russia; (E.V.G.); (N.V.M.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Industrial Ecology, D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, Miusskaya Sq., 9, 125047 Moscow, Russia; (S.A.E.); (V.S.N.); (N.V.K.); (V.D.G.); (I.V.S.); (V.I.P.)
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- Federal Research and Clinical Center of Physical-Chemical Medicine of Federal Medical Biological Agency, 119435 Moscow, Russia;
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Industrial Ecology, D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, Miusskaya Sq., 9, 125047 Moscow, Russia; (S.A.E.); (V.S.N.); (N.V.K.); (V.D.G.); (I.V.S.); (V.I.P.)
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- Department of Cybernetics of Chemical Technological Processes, Faculty of Digital Technologies and Chemical Engineering, D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, Miusskaya Sq., 9, 125047 Moscow, Russia; (E.V.G.); (N.V.M.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Industrial Ecology, D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, Miusskaya Sq., 9, 125047 Moscow, Russia; (S.A.E.); (V.S.N.); (N.V.K.); (V.D.G.); (I.V.S.); (V.I.P.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Industrial Ecology, D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, Miusskaya Sq., 9, 125047 Moscow, Russia; (S.A.E.); (V.S.N.); (N.V.K.); (V.D.G.); (I.V.S.); (V.I.P.)
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Koudounas S, Mugita Y, Minematsu T, Nakagami G, Weller C, Sanada H. Does the presence of bacterial urinary infection contribute to the development of incontinence-associated dermatitis? A scoping review. J Tissue Viability 2021; 30:256-261. [PMID: 33579585 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2021.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is an inflammatory skin condition caused by the repeated exposure to urine and faeces. It is not common for urinary incontinence only to cause IAD, however patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) are also at increased risk for IAD. This scoping review aimed to provide a summary of the relationship between bacterial urinary infections and IAD. METHODS We conducted a scoping review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. PubMed, CINAHL, Medline, and Web of Science were searched for relevant articles from January 2007 through February 2020. RESULTS Based on eligibility criteria, 13 research studies and review articles were included. Despite the acknowledged role of bacterial infections can play in IAD and the importance of eradicating infections for the prevention of skin breakdown, there have been limited studies that have investigated how uropathogenic bacteria, in combination with urine, lead to skin damage and IAD. The use of urinary catheters also predisposes to UTIs; however, prevalence/incidence rates of IAD in these patients are not clear, as they were considered as continent of urine in the included studies. CONCLUSION Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms of how bacteria, in combination with urine, lead to IAD.
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- Sofoklis Koudounas
- Global Nursing Research Center, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 113-0033, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Gerontological Nursing/Wound Care Management, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 113-0033, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Global Nursing Research Center, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 113-0033, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Skincare Science, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 113-0033, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Global Nursing Research Center, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 113-0033, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Gerontological Nursing/Wound Care Management, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 113-0033, Tokyo, Japan.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Level 5 Alfred Centre, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
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- Global Nursing Research Center, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 113-0033, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Gerontological Nursing/Wound Care Management, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 113-0033, Tokyo, Japan.
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Garallah ET, Al-Jubori SS. Surveillance of murA and the plasmid-mediated fosfomycin resistance fosA gene in uropathogenic E. coli isolates from UTI patients. GENE REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.genrep.2020.100872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Abbott IJ, Roberts JA, Meletiadis J, Peleg AY. Antimicrobial pharmacokinetics and preclinical in vitro models to support optimized treatment approaches for uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 2020; 19:271-295. [PMID: 32820686 DOI: 10.1080/14787210.2020.1813567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are extremely common. Millions of people, particularly healthy women, are affected worldwide every year. One-in-two women will have a recurrence within 12-months of an initial UTI. Inadequate treatment risks worsening infection leading to acute pyelonephritis, bacteremia and sepsis. In an era of increasing antimicrobial resistance, it is critical to provide optimized antimicrobial treatment. AREAS COVERED Literature was searched using PubMed and Google Scholar (up to 06/2020), examining the etiology, diagnosis and oral antimicrobial therapy for uncomplicated UTIs, with emphasis on urinary antimicrobial pharmacokinetics (PK) and the application of dynamic in vitro models for the pharmacodynamic (PD) profiling of pathogen response. EXPERT OPINION The majority of antimicrobial agents included in international guidelines were developed decades ago without well-described dose-response relationships. Microbiology laboratories still apply standard diagnostic methodology that has essentially remained unchanged for decades. Furthermore, it is uncertain how relevant standard in vitro susceptibility is for predicting antimicrobial efficacy in urine. In order to optimize UTI treatments, clinicians must exploit the urine-specific PK of antimicrobial agents. Dynamic in vitro models are valuable tools to examine the PK/PD and urodynamic variables associated with UTIs, while informing uropathogen susceptibility reporting, optimized dosing schedules, clinical trials and treatment guidelines.
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- Iain J Abbott
- Department of Infectious Diseases, the Alfred Hospital and Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,School of Pharmacy, Centre for Translational Anti-infective Pharmacodynamics, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.,Division of Anaesthesiology Critical Care Emergency and Pain Medicine, Nîmes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Nîmes, France
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- Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, Attikon University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Haidari, Greece
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, the Alfred Hospital and Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.,Infection and Immunity Program, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Department of Microbiology, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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Fenta A, Dagnew M, Eshetie S, Belachew T. Bacterial profile, antibiotic susceptibility pattern and associated risk factors of urinary tract infection among clinically suspected children attending at Felege-Hiwot comprehensive and specialized hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. A prospective study. BMC Infect Dis 2020; 20:673. [PMID: 32938424 PMCID: PMC7493977 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-05402-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Urinary tract infection is one of the most common bacterial infections in children. Understanding the characteristics of uropathogens and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in a particular setting can provide evidence for the appropriate management of cases. This study aimed to assess the bacterial profile of urinary tract infection, their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern and associated factors among clinically suspected children attending at Felege-Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February–April, 2019. A systematic sampling technique was employed. A mid-stream urine sample was inoculated on cystine lactose electrolyte deficient media and incubated for 24–48 h. Sub-culturing was done on Mac-Conkey and blood agar. Antimicrobial susceptibility test was done on Muller-Hinton agar. A binary logistic regression model was used to see the association between dependent and independent factors. A p-value< 0.05 at 95% CI was considered as statistically significant. Results The overall prevalence of urinary tract infection was 16.7% (95% CI 12.4–21.1). Both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial isolates were recovered with a rate of 44/50 (88%) and 6/50 (12%) respectively. Among Gram-negative isolates, E. coli 28/44(63.6%) was predominant while S. saprophyticus 2/6(33.3%) was prevalent among Gram-positive bacterial isolates. Overall, a high level of resistance to ampicillin, augmentin, and tetracycline was shown by Gram-negative bacteria with a rate of 44/44(100%), 39/44(88.6%), and36/44 (81.8%) respectively. About 33/50(66%) of overall multidrug resistance was observed (95% CI 52–78). About six Gram-negative bacterial isolates were extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producers. Having a history of urinary tract infection (P-0.003, AOR 1.86–22.15) and male uncircumcision (p-0.00, AOR 5.5–65.35) were the independent variables that associate for urinary tract infections. Conclusion In the present study, the prevalence of urinary tract infection among children was high and considerably a high proportion of multidrug resistance was observed. This result will have a significant impact on the selection of appropriate antimicrobial agents for the treatment of urinary tract infection.
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- Adugna Fenta
- Wogera primary hospital, North Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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Epidemiology, definition and treatment of complicated urinary tract infections. Nat Rev Urol 2020; 17:586-600. [PMID: 32843751 DOI: 10.1038/s41585-020-0362-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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UTIs are amongst the most frequent bacterial infections. However, the clinical phenotypes of UTI are heterogeneous and range from rather benign, uncomplicated infections to complicated UTIs (cUTIs), pyelonephritis and severe urosepsis. Stratification of patients with UTIs is, therefore, important. Several classification systems exist for the description and classification of UTIs, with the common rationale that cUTIs have a higher risk of recurrence or chronification, progression or severe outcome than uncomplicated UTIs. The pathophysiology and treatment of cUTIs and pyelonephritis are driven more by host factors than by pathogen attributes. cUTIs and pyelonephritis are associated with high antimicrobial resistance rates among causative pathogens. However, antimicrobial resistance rates can differ substantially, depending on the population being studied and whether the data being analysed are from surveillance studies, registry data or interventional studies, in which specific inclusion and exclusion criteria are used for patient selection. For example, antibiotic resistance rates are higher in patients with urosepsis than in those with less severe infections. Thus, treatment outcomes differ substantially among studies, ranging from 50% to almost 100% clearance of infection, depending on the patient population analysed, the UTI entities included and the primary outcome of the study. Pyelonephritis and cUTIs have emerged as infection models for the study of novel antibiotics, including extensive investigation of novel substances active against Gram-negative bacteria.
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Derré L, Lucca I, Cesson V, Valerio M, Cerantola Y, Burruni R, Fritschi U, Gharbi D, Bobst M, Legris AS, Dartiguenave F, Jichlinski P, Nardelli-Haefliger D. Intramuscular Immunization Induces Antigen-specific Antibodies in Urine. Eur Urol Focus 2020; 6:280-283. [PMID: 30219710 DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2018.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Towards the development of vaccines against urinary tract infections (UTI), we determined the ability of intramuscular (i.m.) immunization to result in antigen-specific antibodies in urine. As a model antigen/vaccine, levels of total and vaccine-specific antibodies were determined in urine as a spin-out study of a phase 1 trial. Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) patients at different risks of progression, undergoing intravesical bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunotherapy or not, received an adjuvanted recombinant protein vaccine that resulted in high titers of vaccine-specific serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) in all patients, regardless of the risk group. Vaccine-specific IgG and immunoglobulin A (IgA) were detected in urine of half of the patients at low risk of progression NMIBC and in all the intermediary/high- (int/high) risk patients. Vaccine-specific IgG titers were correlated to total urinary IgG levels, the latter being higher in the int/high-risk patients. In contrast, vaccine-specific IgA did not correlate to urinary IgA levels. Furthermore, vaccine-specific antibodies were transiently increased by intravesical BCG instillations. Altogether, our data show that a standard i.m. immunization can effectively induce antigen-specific antibodies in urine, which, upon selection of optimal vaccine targets, may provide protection against UTI. Vaccine-specific IgG titers were dependent on conditions affecting total urinary IgG levels, while production of vaccine-specific IgA in situ might independently contribute to protection against infections in the bladder. PATIENT SUMMARY: Towards the development of vaccines able to protect against urinary tract infections, we examined the potential of the intramuscular vaccination using a model antigen. We found two types of specific antibodies in the urine, which together may locally contribute to protection against infections, thus supporting the use of such a standard immunization route.
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- Laurent Derré
- Department of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Department of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Ishihara T, Watanabe N, Inoue S, Aoki H, Tsuji T, Yamamoto B, Yanagi H, Oki M, Kryukov K, Nakagawa S, Inokuchi S, Ozawa H, Imanishi T. Usefulness of next-generation DNA sequencing for the diagnosis of urinary tract infection. Drug Discov Ther 2020; 14:42-49. [PMID: 32101813 DOI: 10.5582/ddt.2020.01000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Acute urinary tract infection (UTI) is a highly common clinical condition. Although bacterial culture is the gold standard diagnostic test, false negative results may be possible, leading to the pathogen being unidentified. In recent years, bacterial DNA sequencing analysis has garnered much attention, but clinical studies are rare in Japan. In this study, we assessed the usefulness of next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) analysis for acute UTI patients. We thus performed an observational, retrospective case series study. Urine and blood samples were collected from ten acute UTI patients, of whom four had also been diagnosed with urosepsis. Seven variable regions of bacterial 16S rRNA genes were amplified by PCR and then sequenced by IonPGM. The identified bacterial species were compared with those identified using the culture tests and the clinical parameters were analyzed. As a result, the NGS method effectively identified predominant culture-positive bacteria in urine samples. The urine NGS also detected several culture-negative species, which have been reported to be potentially pathogenic. Out of four urosepsis cases, three were pathogen-positive in blood NGS results, while two were pathogen-negative in blood culture. In one sepsis case, although blood culture was negative for Escherichia coli, this species was detected by blood NGS. For non-sepsis cases, however, blood NGS, as well as blood culture, was less effective in detecting bacterial signals. In conclusion, NGS is potentially useful for identifying pathogenic bacteria in urine from acute UTI patients but is less applicable in patients who do not meet clinical criteria for sepsis.
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- Toru Ishihara
- Department of General Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Life Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Life Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Life Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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Kot B. Antibiotic Resistance Among Uropathogenic Escherichia coli. Pol J Microbiol 2019; 68:403-415. [PMID: 31880885 PMCID: PMC7260639 DOI: 10.33073/pjm-2019-048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) belong to the most common community-acquired and nosocomial infections. A main etiological factor of UTIs is uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC). This review describes the current state of knowledge on the resistance of UPEC to antibiotics recommended for the treatment of UTIs based on the available literature data. Nitrofurantoin and fosfomycin are recommended as first-line therapy in the treatment of uncomplicated cystitis, and the resistance to these antimicrobial agents remains low between UPEC. Recently, in many countries, the increasing resistance is observed to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, which is widely used as the first-line antimicrobial in the treatment of uncomplicated UTIs. In European countries, the resistance of UPEC to this antimicrobial agent ranges from 14.6% to 60%. The widespread use of fluoroquinolones (FQs), especially ciprofloxacin, in the outpatients is the cause of a continuous increase in resistance to these drugs. The resistance of UPEC to FQs is significantly higher in developing countries (55.5–85.5%) than in developed countries (5.1–32.0%). Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid is recommended as first line-therapy for pyelonephritis or complicated UTI. Resistance rates of UPEC to amoxicillin-clavulanic acid are regionally variable. In European countries the level of resistance to this antimicrobial ranges from 5.3% (Germany) to 37.6% (France). Increasing rates of UPEC resistance to antimicrobials indicate that careful monitoring of their use for UTI treatment is necessary.
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- Barbara Kot
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities , Siedlce , Poland
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Dixon M, Sha S, Stefil M, McDonald M. Is it Time to Say Goodbye to Culture and Sensitivity? The Case for Culture-independent Urology. Urology 2019; 136:112-118. [PMID: 31786305 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2019.11.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Revised: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Next-generation sequencing has highlighted the limitations of conventional culture methods in the role of urology while discovering the intricate details of the role of microbiota in urologic health and disease. This review article explores: the utility and limitations of conventional culture methods; how culture-independent technologies are revolutionizing medicine; and how the implementation of these technologies may lead to improved patient outcomes. Finally, this article discusses the barriers to widespread adoption of culture-independent technologies, with suggestions for how these hurdles may be overcome.
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- Matthew Dixon
- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.
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- Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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Scarneciu I, Bungau S, Lupu AM, Scarneciu CC, Bratu OG, Martha O, Tit DM, Aleya L, Lupu S. Efficacy of instillation treatment with hyaluronic acid in relieving symptoms in patients with BPS/IC and uncomplicated recurrent urinary tract infections - Long-term results of a multicenter study. Eur J Pharm Sci 2019; 139:105067. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2019.105067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 09/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Dixon M, Stefil M, McDonald M, Bjerklund-Johansen TE, Naber K, Wagenlehner F, Mouraviev V. Metagenomics in diagnosis and improved targeted treatment of UTI. World J Urol 2019; 38:35-43. [PMID: 30944967 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-019-02731-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The genomic revolution has transformed our understanding of urinary tract infection. There has been a paradigm shift from the dogmatic statement that urine is sterile in healthy people, as we are becoming forever more familiar with the knowledge that bacterial communities exist within the urinary tracts of healthy people. Metagenomics can investigate the broad populations of microbial communities, analysing all the DNA present within a sample, providing comprehensive data regarding the state of the microenvironment of a patient's urinary tract. This permits medical practitioners to more accurately target organisms that may be responsible for disease-a form of 'precision medicine'. METHODS AND RESULTS This paper is derived from an extensive review and analysis of the available literature on the topic of metagenomic sequencing in urological science, using the PubMed search engine. The search yielded a total of 406 results, and manual selection of appropriate papers was subsequently performed. Only one randomised clinical trial comparing metagenomic sequencing to standard culture and sensitivity in the arena of urinary tract infection was found. CONCLUSION Out of this process, this paper explores the limitations of traditional methods of culture and sensitivity and delves into the recent studies involving new high-throughput genomic technologies in urological basic and clinical research, demonstrating the advances made in the urinary microbiome in its entire spectrum of pathogens and the first attempts of clinical implementation in several areas of urology. Finally, this paper discusses the challenges that must be overcome for such technology to become widely used in clinical practice.
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- Matthew Dixon
- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Florida Hospital Celebration Health, Celebration, FL, USA
- University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Department of Urology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Pediatric Urology and Andrology, Justus-Liebig University, Giessen, Germany
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- Florida Hospital Celebration Health, Celebration, FL, USA.
- University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA.
- Central Florida Cancer Institute, Davenport, FL, USA.
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Asadi Karam MR, Habibi M, Bouzari S. Urinary tract infection: Pathogenicity, antibiotic resistance and development of effective vaccines against Uropathogenic Escherichia coli. Mol Immunol 2019; 108:56-67. [PMID: 30784763 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2019.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2018] [Revised: 02/02/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are recognized as one of the most common infectious diseases in the world that can be divided to different types. Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) strains are the most prevalent causative agent of UTIs that applied different virulence factors such as fimbriae, capsule, iron scavenger receptors, flagella, toxins, and lipopolysaccharide for their pathogenicity in the urinary tract. Despite the high pathogenicity of UPEC strains, host utilizes different immune systems such as innate and adaptive immunity for eradication of them from the urinary tract. The routine therapy of UTIs is based on the use of antibiotics such as β-lactams, trimethoprim, nitrofurantoin and quinolones in many countries. Unfortunately, the widespread and misuse of these antibiotics resulted in the increasing rate of resistance to them in the societies. Increasing antibiotic resistance and their side effects on human body show the need to develop alternative strategies such as vaccine against UTIs. Developing a vaccine against UTI pathogens will have an important role in reduction the mortality rate as well as reducing economic costs. Different vaccines based on the whole cells (killed or live-attenuated vaccines) and antigens (subunits, toxins and conjugatedvaccines) have been evaluated against UTIs pathogens. Furthermore, other therapeutic strategies such as the use of probiotics and antimicrobial peptides are considered against UTIs. Despite the extensive efforts, limited success has been achieved and more studies are needed to reach an alternative of antibiotics for treatment of UTIs.
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Pasteur Ave., Tehran, 13164, Iran.
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Pasteur Ave., Tehran, 13164, Iran.
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Terlizzi ME, Gribaudo G, Maffei ME. UroPathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) Infections: Virulence Factors, Bladder Responses, Antibiotic, and Non-antibiotic Antimicrobial Strategies. Front Microbiol 2017; 8:1566. [PMID: 28861072 PMCID: PMC5559502 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.01566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 334] [Impact Index Per Article: 47.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common pathological conditions in both community and hospital settings. It has been estimated that about 150 million people worldwide develop UTI each year, with high social costs in terms of hospitalizations and medical expenses. Among the common uropathogens associated to UTIs development, UroPathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is the primary cause. UPEC strains possess a plethora of both structural (as fimbriae, pili, curli, flagella) and secreted (toxins, iron-acquisition systems) virulence factors that contribute to their capacity to cause disease, although the ability to adhere to host epithelial cells in the urinary tract represents the most important determinant of pathogenicity. On the opposite side, the bladder epithelium shows a multifaceted array of host defenses including the urine flow and the secretion of antimicrobial substances, which represent useful tools to counteract bacterial infections. The fascinating and intricate dynamics between these players determine a complex interaction system that needs to be revealed. This review will focus on the most relevant components of UPEC arsenal of pathogenicity together with the major host responses to infection, the current approved treatment and the emergence of resistant UPEC strains, the vaccine strategies, the natural antimicrobial compounds along with innovative anti-adhesive and prophylactic approaches to prevent UTIs.
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- Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of TurinTorino, Italy
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