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Hu Y, Li T, Liu W, Zhu D, Feng X, Chen Y, Zheng H. Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Mycobacterium abscessus complex isolates in Chongqing, Southwest China. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34546. [PMID: 39113955 PMCID: PMC11305262 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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Objectives To investigate the prevalence of Mycobacterium abscessus complex (MABC), drug resistance characteristics, and the relationship between clarithromycin (CLA) susceptibility and MABC genotype in Chongqing, China. Methods A total of 434 NTM patient isolates were collected between October 2018 and October 2019. Isolates confirmed to be non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) were tested for minimal inhibitory concentrations of antimicrobial agents. In addition, rrl and erm(41) gene sequences were used to analyze the acquired macrolide resistance and inducible macrolide resistance. Results Overall, 17 different NTM species were detected, of which M. abscessus (22.6 %, 91/403) was most prevalent. Amikacin, CLA, azithromycin and cefoxitin exhibited potent activities against MABC organisms, but no significant differences were observed in drug resistance rates between M. abscessus and M. massiliense (P > 0.05). On day 3 of culture, the acquired resistance rate against CLA was 7.4 % (9/121). Of 41 MABC isolates with inducible CLA resistant, 95.1 % (39/41) isolates belonged to the erm(41) T28 sequevar, while the remaining 4.9 % (2/41) possessed the M. massiliense genotype. All erm(41) C28 sequevar isolates were sensitive to CLA on day3 and day 14 of culture. Meanwhile, of the 5 erm(41) T28 isolates with acquired resistance, all possessed rrl 2058/2059 mutations, including 3 isolates with A2058C mutation and 2 isolates with A2059G mutation. While 2 of the 4 M. massiliense isolates with acquired resistance possessed the A2059G mutation, and one isolate possessed the A2058G mutation. Conclusion Erm(41) and rrl gene could serve as useful markers for predicting macrolide susceptibility of MABC complex isolates.
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- Yan Hu
- Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory, Chongqing Tuberculosis Control Institute, 400050, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Chongqing Public Health Medical Center, Chongqing, 400036, China
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- Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory, Chongqing Tuberculosis Control Institute, 400050, China
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- Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory, Chongqing Tuberculosis Control Institute, 400050, China
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- Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory, Chongqing Tuberculosis Control Institute, 400050, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Chongqing Public Health Medical Center, Chongqjing, 400036, China
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Pediatric Respiratory Infection Diseases, Beijing Pediatric Research Institute, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, Key Laboratory of Major Diseases in Children, Ministry of Education, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, National Center for Children’s Health, 100045, China
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Lin WH, Yao C, Mei L, Wang DP, Bao XD, Liu SS. Screening, epidemic trends and drug sensitivity analysis of nontuberculous mycobacteria in a local area of China. Am J Transl Res 2024; 16:3298-3305. [PMID: 39114690 PMCID: PMC11301460 DOI: 10.62347/majy5046] [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: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the isolation rate, prevalence trends, species distribution, and drug sensitivity of non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) in Anhui Province, providing a reference for diagnosis and treatment strategies. METHODS Specimens from suspected mycobacterial infection patients at Anhui Chest Hospital (including outpatients and inpatients) from January 2021 to December 2023 were cultured. Identified NTM strains were analyzed for species distribution and drug sensitivity. RESULTS Of 10,519 mycobacteria strains cultured, 1,589 were NTM (15.11%). The top four species were Mycobacterium intracellulare (75.36%), Mycobacterium abscessus (11.78%), Mycobacterium kansasii (7.09%), and Mycobacterium avium (2.85%). NTM strains showed high sensitivity to amikacin and clarithromycin (≥90%) and significant sensitivity to rifabutin, moxifloxacin, and rifampicin (89.03%-79.61%). They exhibited high resistance to imipenem/cilastatin, sulfamethoxazole, minocycline, and doxycycline (≥95%). CONCLUSION NTM isolation rates in Anhui have remained stable, with the predominant species being M. intracellulare, M. kansasii, M. abscessus, and M. avium. NTM strains are highly sensitive to amikacin, clarithromycin, rifabutin, moxifloxacin, and rifampicin. These findings can guide diagnosis, treatment strategies, and drug selection for NTM disease in Anhui Province.
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- Wen-Hong Lin
- Department of Tuberculosis, Anhui Chest HospitalHefei, Anhui, P. R. China
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- Department of Tuberculosis, Anhui Chest HospitalHefei, Anhui, P. R. China
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- Department of Tuberculosis, Anhui Chest HospitalHefei, Anhui, P. R. China
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- Department of Laboratory, Anhui Chest HospitalHefei, Anhui, P. R. China
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- Department of Laboratory, Anhui Chest HospitalHefei, Anhui, P. R. China
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- Department of Tuberculosis, Anhui Chest HospitalHefei, Anhui, P. R. China
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Zhang H, Tang M, Li D, Xu M, Ao Y, Lin L. Applications and advances in molecular diagnostics: revolutionizing non-tuberculous mycobacteria species and subspecies identification. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1410672. [PMID: 38962772 PMCID: PMC11220129 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1410672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections pose a significant public health challenge worldwide, affecting individuals across a wide spectrum of immune statuses. Recent epidemiological studies indicate rising incidence rates in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent populations, underscoring the need for enhanced diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. NTM infections often present with symptoms similar to those of tuberculosis, yet with less specificity, increasing the risk of misdiagnosis and potentially adverse outcomes for patients. Consequently, rapid and accurate identification of the pathogen is crucial for precise diagnosis and treatment. Traditional detection methods, notably microbiological culture, are hampered by lengthy incubation periods and a limited capacity to differentiate closely related NTM subtypes, thereby delaying diagnosis and the initiation of targeted therapies. Emerging diagnostic technologies offer new possibilities for the swift detection and accurate identification of NTM infections, playing a critical role in early diagnosis and providing more accurate and comprehensive information. This review delineates the current molecular methodologies for NTM species and subspecies identification. We critically assess the limitations and challenges inherent in these technologies for diagnosing NTM and explore potential future directions for their advancement. It aims to provide valuable insights into advancing the application of molecular diagnostic techniques in NTM infection identification.
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- Haiyang Zhang
- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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Kim S, Woo AL, Yong SH, Leem AY, Lee SH, Lee SH, Kim SY, Chung K, Kim EY, Jung JY, Kang YA, Park MS, Kim YS, Park Y. Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Pulmonary Diseases Caused by Coinfections With Multiple Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Species. J Korean Med Sci 2024; 39:e167. [PMID: 38804011 PMCID: PMC11136675 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Coinfections with multiple nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) species have not been widely studied. We aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes in patients with NTM-pulmonary disease (PD) caused by coinfection with multiple NTM species. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed patients with NTM-PD at a tertiary referral hospital in Korea between March 2012 and December 2018. Coinfection was defined as two or more species of NTM pathogens isolated from the same respiratory specimen or different specimens within three months. RESULTS Among 1,009 patients with NTM-PD, 147 (14.6%) NTM coinfections were observed (average age 64.7 years, 69.4% women). NTM species were identified more frequently (median 6 vs. 3 times, P < 0.001) in the coinfection group than in the single species group, and follow-up duration was also longer in the coinfection group (median 44.9 vs. 27.1 months, P < 0.001). Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) and M. abscessus and M. massiliense (MAB) were the dominant combinations (n = 71, 48.3%). For patients treated for over six months in the MAC plus MAB group (n = 31), sputum culture conversion and microbiological cure were achieved in 67.7% and 41.9% of patients, respectively. We divided the MAC plus MAB coinfection group into three subgroups according to the target mycobacteria; however, no statistical differences were found in the treatment outcomes. CONCLUSION In NTM-PD cases, a significant number of multiple NTM species coinfections occurred. Proper identification of all cultured NTM species through follow-up is necessary to detect multispecies coinfections. Further research is needed to understand the nature of NTM-PD in such cases.
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- Sol Kim
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Institute of Immunology and Immunological Diseases, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Institute for Innovation in Digital Healthcare, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
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Mohamad Azranyi M, Aziz ZA, Ishak D, Mohd Nais NF, Elias ZA, Sulaiman NAF, Hashim KA, Ismail R, Nik Mahir NJ, Ngeow YF, Zin T. Five-year species distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in Malaysia, 2018-2022. J Med Microbiol 2024; 73. [PMID: 38380521 DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001809] [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] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Introduction. Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) is a group of mycobacteria distinct from the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. They can cause opportunistic infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals.Gap Statement. Over the last few years, there has been a growing concern regarding the distribution and antimicrobial resistance of NTM in Malaysia. however, a comprehensive study to fully grasp the NTM situation has yet to be conducted.Aim. This study aimed to investigate the species distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of NTM isolated from clinical samples in Malaysia from 2018 to 2022.Methodology. A retrospective analysis was conducted on NTM isolates obtained from various clinical specimens over a span of five years. The isolates were identified using phenotypic and molecular techniques, and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles for clinically significant isolates were determined using minimum inhibitory concentration.Results. The study revealed a diverse distribution of NTM species in Malaysia, with Mycobacteroides abscessus complex and Mycobacterium avium complex emerging as the most predominant. Furthermore, the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns showed varying degrees of resistance to commonly used antibiotics, highlighting the significance of treatment tailored to susceptibility testing results.Conclusion. This study provides valuable perspective into the epidemiology of NTM in Malaysia. The information gained from this study should prove useful for empirically treating serious NTM infections prior to species identification and the availability of antimicrobial susceptibility testing results.
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- Mahfuzah Mohamad Azranyi
- National Public Health Laboratory, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor, Malaysia
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- National Public Health Laboratory, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- National Public Health Laboratory, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- National Public Health Laboratory, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- National Public Health Laboratory, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- National Public Health Laboratory, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- National Public Health Laboratory, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- National Public Health Laboratory, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor, Malaysia
- Center for Research on Communicable Diseases, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor, Malaysia
- Center for Research on Communicable Diseases, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor, Malaysia
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Ndanga MED, Abdul JBPAA, Edoa JR, Ibinda GARM, Adegbite BR, Mevyann RC, Biyogho CM, Mahoumbou J, Manguinga S, Roguet NM, Lell B, Kremsner PG, Alabi AS, Grobusch MP, Adegnika AA. Species identification and drug susceptibility testing of non-tuberculous mycobacteria by Line Probe Assay in Lambaréné, Gabon-a cross-sectional study. BMC Infect Dis 2023; 23:651. [PMID: 37789292 PMCID: PMC10548664 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-023-08617-x] [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: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are a group of bacteria that cause rare lung infections and are increasingly recognized as causative agents of opportunistic and device-associated infections in humans. In Gabon, there is a lack of data on NTM species identification and drug susceptibility. The aim of this study was to identify the frequency of NTM species and their genotypic susceptibility pattern to commonly used antibiotics for NTM infections in Gabon. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted at the CERMEL TB laboratory from January 2020 to December 2022, NTM subspecies identification and drug susceptibility testing to macrolides and aminoglycosides were performed using the genotype NTM-DR kit. RESULTS The study found that out of 524 culture-positive specimens, 146 (28%) were NTM, with the predominant group being Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) and Mycobacterium abscessus complex (MABC). All MAC isolates were fully susceptible to macrolides and aminoglycosides, while five MABC isolates carried mutations indicative of reduced susceptibility to macrolide and aminoglycoside drugs. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that clinicians may use macrolides and aminoglycosides to manage NTM infections caused by MAC, but further investigation is required to determine MABC drug susceptibility.
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- Micheska Epola Dibamba Ndanga
- Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné, Gabon
- Ecole Doctorale d'infectiologie Tropicale de Franceville, Franceville, Gabon
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- Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné, Gabon
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- Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné, Gabon
- Center of Tropical Medicine and Travel Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection & Immunity, Amsterdam Public Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Programme National de Lutte Contre La Tuberculose, Libreville, Gabon
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- Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné, Gabon
- Department of Medicine I, Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné, Gabon
- German Center for Infection Research, Tübingen, Germany
- Institut Für Tropenmedizin, Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné, Gabon
- Health Focus GmbH, Potsdam, Germany
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- Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné, Gabon.
- Center of Tropical Medicine and Travel Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Infection & Immunity, Amsterdam Public Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Institut Für Tropenmedizin, Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.
- Masanga Medical Research Unit (MMRU), Masanga, Sierra Leone.
- Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
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- Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné, Gabon
- German Center for Infection Research, Tübingen, Germany
- Institut Für Tropenmedizin, Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Fondation Pour La Recherche Scientifique, Cotonou, Bénin
- Department of Parasitology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Wang J, Chen Z, Xu Y, Qiu W, Chen S, Pei H, Zhong Y. Screening and Drug Resistance Analysis of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria in Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Tuberculosis on the Hainan Island, China. Infect Drug Resist 2023; 16:463-476. [PMID: 36721630 PMCID: PMC9884444 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s396050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Background China has seen a drastic increase in the incidence of non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infection, which is a notable public health issue. Due to a lack of reliable epidemiological surveillance information, there is a need to gather accurate epidemiological and surveillance data, which can help clinicians effectively treat NTM patients. Moreover, drug susceptibility testing for NTM is not frequently performed in China. This retrospective study, therefore, determined the prevalence and resistance characteristics of NTM to provide a reference to control the NTM epidemic. Methods Sputum, alveolar lavage fluid, and other respiratory specimens were collected from 3025 patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis attending The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University from January 2014 to December 2021. Strain identification and species distribution of NTM were performed by DNA chip technology and gene sequencing, and the drug resistance of NTM isolates was evaluated by calculating the minimum inhibitory concentration through antimicrobial susceptibility testing for NTM. Results From 2014 to 2021, 373 strains of NTM were isolated and identified from respiratory specimens of 3025 suspected tuberculosis patients. Except in 2014, NTM-infected patients accounted for more than 10% of suspected tuberculosis patients in other years. The median age of patients with NTM infection was 62.0 years (53.0, 71.0), and the male-to-female ratio among these patients was 0.79:1. Among culture-positive strains, 12.3% (373/3040; 95% CI 11.1-13.4%) were identified as NTM comprising forty species of NTM. The forty species of NTM included 23 slow-growing mycobacteria (SGM) and 17 rapidly-growing mycobacteria (RGM). Among the NTM isolates, 58.7% (219/373; 95% CI 53.7-63.7%) were SGM and 41.3% (154/373; 95% CI 36.3-46.3%) were RGM. M.avium complex(MAC)(41.3%; 95% CI 36.3-46.3%) and M.abscessus complex (MABC)(33.2%; 95% CI 28.4-38.0%) were the most frequently detected species, followed by M.simiae Complex (11.8%; 95% CI 8.5-15.1%), M.fortuitum group (5.1%; 95% CI 2.9-7.3%), and others. Drug sensitivity test results showed that most of the NTM isolates were susceptible to amikacin and clarithromycin with a drug resistance rate of less than 10%. However, clarithromycin could induce drug resistance, followed by linezolid and moxifloxacin, and their drug resistance rate was less than 50%. Conclusion During 2014-2021, the number of NTM isolates detected in the respiratory specimens of the study patients in The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University increased year by year. M. intracellulare is the most common pathogenic NTM species, and there is a high incidence of NTM infection on Hainan Island. Our findings might be of great importance for diagnosing and treating this patient population in Hainan.
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- Jieying Wang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence: Yeteng Zhong; Hua Pei, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People’s Republic of China, Email ;
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Kim KJ, Oh SH, Jeon D, Chang CL. Isolation and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in a Tertiary Hospital in Korea, 2016 to 2020. Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul) 2023; 86:47-56. [PMID: 36480820 PMCID: PMC9816495 DOI: 10.4046/trd.2022.0115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a global increase in isolation of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). The aim of the study was to analyze longitudinal trends of NTM identification and pattern of antimicrobial susceptibility testing. METHODS NTM recovery rates, distribution of NTM species identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of NTM at Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital between January 2016 and December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS A total of 52,456 specimens from 21,264 patients were submitted for mycobacterial culture, of which 2,521 from 1,410 patients were NTM positive over five years (January 2016 to December 2020). NTM isolation showed an increasing trend from 2016 to 2020 (p<0.001, test for trend) mainly caused by Mycobacterium avium complex. The vast majority of M. avium complex were susceptible to key agents clarithromycin and amikacin. For Mycobacterium kansasii, resistance to rifampin and clarithromycin is rare. Amikacin was the most effective drug against Mycobacterium abscessus subspecies abscessus and Mycobacterium subspecies massiliense. Most of M. subspecies massiliense were susceptible to clarithromycin, while the majority of M. abscessus subspecies abscessus were resistant to clarithromycin (p<0.001). CONCLUSION There was an increasing trend of NTM isolation in our hospital. Resistance to key drugs was uncommon for most NTM species except for M. abscessus subspecies abscessus against clarithromycin.
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- Keun Ju Kim
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea,Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Republic of Korea,Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicin, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Republic of Korea,Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Republic of Korea,Address for correspondence Chulhun L. Chang, M.D., Ph.D. Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, 20 Geumo-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea Phone 82-55-360-1877 Fax 82-55-360-1880 E-mail
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Prada JP, Maag LE, Siegmund L, Bencurova E, Liang C, Koutsilieri E, Dandekar T, Scheller C. Estimation of R0 for the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Germany from excess mortality. Sci Rep 2022; 12:17221. [PMID: 36241688 PMCID: PMC9562071 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-22101-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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For SARS-CoV-2, R0 calculations in the range of 2-3 dominate the literature, but much higher estimates have also been published. Because capacity for RT-PCR testing increased greatly in the early phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, R0 determinations based on these incidence values are subject to strong bias. We propose to use Covid-19-induced excess mortality to determine R0 regardless of RT-PCR testing capacity. We used data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) on the incidence of Covid cases, Covid-related deaths, number of RT-PCR tests performed, and excess mortality calculated from data from the Federal Statistical Office in Germany. We determined R0 using exponential growth estimates with a serial interval of 4.7 days. We used only datasets that were not yet under the influence of policy measures (e.g., lockdowns or school closures). The uncorrected R0 value for the spread of SARS-CoV-2 based on RT-PCR incidence data was 2.56 (95% CI 2.52-2.60) for Covid-19 cases and 2.03 (95% CI 1.96-2.10) for Covid-19-related deaths. However, because the number of RT-PCR tests increased by a growth factor of 1.381 during the same period, these R0 values must be corrected accordingly (R0corrected = R0uncorrected/1.381), yielding 1.86 for Covid-19 cases and 1.47 for Covid-19 deaths. The R0 value based on excess deaths was calculated to be 1.34 (95% CI 1.32-1.37). A sine-function-based adjustment for seasonal effects of 40% corresponds to a maximum value of R0January = 1.68 and a minimum value of R0July = 1.01. Our calculations show an R0 that is much lower than previously thought. This relatively low range of R0 fits very well with the observed seasonal pattern of infection across Europe in 2020 and 2021, including the emergence of more contagious escape variants such as delta or omicron. In general, our study shows that excess mortality can be used as a reliable surrogate to determine the R0 in pandemic situations.
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- Juan Pablo Prada
- grid.8379.50000 0001 1958 8658Department of Bioinformatics, Biocenter, Am Hubland, University of Würzburg, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- grid.8379.50000 0001 1958 8658Institute of Virology and Immunobiology, University of Würzburg, Versbacher Str. 7, 97078 Würzburg, Germany
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- grid.8379.50000 0001 1958 8658Institute of Virology and Immunobiology, University of Würzburg, Versbacher Str. 7, 97078 Würzburg, Germany
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- grid.8379.50000 0001 1958 8658Department of Bioinformatics, Biocenter, Am Hubland, University of Würzburg, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- grid.8379.50000 0001 1958 8658Department of Bioinformatics, Biocenter, Am Hubland, University of Würzburg, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- grid.8379.50000 0001 1958 8658Institute of Virology and Immunobiology, University of Würzburg, Versbacher Str. 7, 97078 Würzburg, Germany
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- grid.8379.50000 0001 1958 8658Department of Bioinformatics, Biocenter, Am Hubland, University of Würzburg, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- grid.8379.50000 0001 1958 8658Institute of Virology and Immunobiology, University of Würzburg, Versbacher Str. 7, 97078 Würzburg, Germany
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Chai J, Han X, Mei Q, Liu T, Walline JH, Xu J, Liu Y, Zhu H. Clinical Characteristics and Mortality of Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Infection in Immunocompromised vs. Immunocompetent Hosts. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:884446. [PMID: 35665363 PMCID: PMC9159854 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.884446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Immunosuppression and host vulnerability play a key role in non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pathogenesis. The objective of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics and mortality of NTM infections in immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients. We used a retrospective dataset obtained from our large, tertiary, urban, teaching hospital which is the medical records of hospitalized patients with NTM infections between January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2020. The information including clinical manifestations, imaging, and NTM etiological data were obtained from the hospital's clinical data system. A total of 480 patients with NTM infections completed species identification. 118 hospitalized NTM patients who met ATS/IDSA NTM diagnostic criteria and had complete medical records were included in the study. The average age was 49.4 years, 57 (48.3%) were female, and 64 (54.2%) were immunosuppressed hosts. In our study, the most common species in order of frequency were: M. intracellulare, M. abscessus, M. avium, and M. kansasii among NTM patients. The most common comorbidity was history of previous tuberculosis (30.5%). Besides malignancy, the most common immunodeficiencies were adult-onset immunodeficiency induced by anti-interferon-gamma autoantibody, SLE, and vasculitis. The immunocompromised patients with NTM had more clinical symptoms, comorbidities and lower lymphocyte counts compared to immunocompetent patients. The mortality we observed in immunocompromised patients of NTM disease was significantly higher than that of immunocompetent patients (HR 3.537, 95% CI 1.526–8.362). Immunosuppressed NTM patients with lower B and CD4+ T lymphocyte counts may more frequently present with disseminated NTM infections, clinical exacerbations, and higher mortality than immunocompetent patients.
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- Jingjing Chai
- Emergency Department, State Key Laboratory for Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Emergency Department, State Key Laboratory for Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Emergency Department, State Key Laboratory for Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Accident and Emergency Medicine Academic Unit, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Emergency Department, State Key Laboratory for Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Emergency Department, State Key Laboratory for Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Cheng LP, Chen SH, Lou H, Gui XW, Shen XN, Cao J, Sha W, Sun Q. Factors Associated with Treatment Outcome in Patients with Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease: A Large Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study in Shanghai. Trop Med Infect Dis 2022; 7:tropicalmed7020027. [PMID: 35202222 PMCID: PMC8876156 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed7020027] [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: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Infectious diseases caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are increasingly common. This retrospective cohort study examined factors associated with outcomes in patients from Shanghai who had NTM pulmonary disease (NTMPD) from January 2014 to December 2018. The causative bacterial species, drug susceptibility test results, treatment outcomes, sputum culture conversion rate, and risk factors associated with treatment failure were determined. The most common species were Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) (50%), M. abscessus (28%), and M. kansasii (15%). Over five years, the proportions of M. kansasii and M. abscessus increased, and that of MAC decreased. The treatment success rate was significantly greater for patients infected with M. kansasii (89.9%) than MAC (65.0%, p < 0.001) and M. abscessus (36.1%, p < 0.001). Multivariate analysis indicated the risk factors for treatment failure were pathogenic NTM species (M. abscessus: aOR = 9.355, p < 0.001; MAC: aOR = 2.970, p < 0.001), elevated ESR (>60 mm/h: aOR = 2.658, p < 0.001), receipt of retreatment (aOR = 2.074, p < 0.001), and being middle-aged or elderly (>60 years-old: aOR = 1.739, p = 0.021; 45-60 years-old: aOR = 1.661, p = 0.034). The main bacterial species responsible for NTMPD were MAC, M. abscessus, and M. kansasii. Patients who were infected by M. abscessus or MAC, with elevated ESR, received retreatment, and were middle-aged or elderly had an increased risk of treatment failure.
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- Correspondence: (W.S.); (Q.S.)
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- Correspondence: (W.S.); (Q.S.)
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Drug resistance characteristics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates obtained between 2018 and 2020 in Sichuan, China. Epidemiol Infect 2022; 150:e27. [PMID: 35086596 PMCID: PMC8888273 DOI: 10.1017/s0950268822000127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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We investigated the drug resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from patients with tuberculosis (TB) and HIV, and those diagnosed with only TB in Sichuan, China. TB isolates were obtained from January 2018 to December 2020 and subjected to drug susceptibility testing (DST) to 11 anti-TB drugs and to GeneXpert MTB/RIF testing. The overall proportion of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) isolates was 32.1% (n = 10 946). HIV testing was not universally available for outpatient TB cases, only 29.5% (3227/10 946) cases had HIV testing results. The observed proportion of multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) isolates was almost double than that of the national level, with approximately 1.5% and 0.1% of the isolates being extensively drug resistant and universally drug resistant, respectively. The proportions of resistant isolates were generally higher in 2018 and 2019 than in 2020. Furthermore, the sensitivities of GeneXpert during 2018–2020 demonstrated a downward trend (80.9, 95% confidence intervals (CI) 76.8–85.0; 80.2, 95% CI 76.4–84.1 and 75.4, 95% CI 70.7–80.2, respectively). Approximately 69.0% (7557/10 946) of the TB cases with DST results were subjected to GeneXpert detection. Overall, the DR-TB status and the use of GeneXpert in Sichuan have improved, but DR-TB challenges remain. HIV testing for all TB cases is recommended.
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