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Díaz-Madriz JP, Zavaleta-Monestel E, Villalobos-Madriz JA, Rojas-Chinchilla C, Castrillo-Portillo P, Meléndez-Alfaro A, Vásquez-Mendoza AF, Muñoz-Gutiérrez G, Arguedas-Chacón S. Impact of the Five-Year Intervention of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program on the Optimal Selection of Surgical Prophylaxis in a Hospital without Antibiotic Prescription Restrictions in Costa Rica: A Retrospective Study. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1572. [PMID: 37998774 PMCID: PMC10668641 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12111572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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This study aims to characterize the impact of the implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship program (AMS) on the optimal selection of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis in adult patients. This is a retrospective quasi-experimental study that compared the selection and duration of antibiotics for all surgical prophylaxis prescriptions over six months, both before (pre-AMS) and after a five-year intervention of AMS (post-AMS). In addition, data related to the consumption of antibiotics, adverse drug reactions, and surgical site infections throughout the years of the intervention were analyzed. The rate of appropriate selection of antibiotic prophylaxis in surgical procedures improved to 80% during the post-AMS period. The percentage of optimal duration increased from 69.1% (N = 1598) in the pre-AMS period to 78.0% (N = 841) in the post-AMS period (p < 0.001). The consumption of ceftriaxone significantly decreased, while the use of cefazolin increased more than nine times. No severe adverse reactions or increases in surgical site infections were detected after the intervention. The implementation of an AMS in the surgical ward demonstrated a trend towards a positive overall impact on the selection and duration of prophylactic antibiotics for surgery, with positive results also observed in other variables associated with the prescription of these antibiotics.
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- José Pablo Díaz-Madriz
- Pharmacy Department, Hospital Clínica Bíblica, San José 10104, Costa Rica; (J.P.D.-M.); (J.A.V.-M.); (C.R.-C.); (S.A.-C.)
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, San José 10108, Costa Rica; (P.C.-P.); (A.M.-A.)
- Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Hospital Clínica Bíblica, San José 10104, Costa Rica; (A.F.V.-M.); (G.M.-G.)
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- Pharmacy Department, Hospital Clínica Bíblica, San José 10104, Costa Rica; (J.P.D.-M.); (J.A.V.-M.); (C.R.-C.); (S.A.-C.)
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- Pharmacy Department, Hospital Clínica Bíblica, San José 10104, Costa Rica; (J.P.D.-M.); (J.A.V.-M.); (C.R.-C.); (S.A.-C.)
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, San José 10108, Costa Rica; (P.C.-P.); (A.M.-A.)
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- Pharmacy Department, Hospital Clínica Bíblica, San José 10104, Costa Rica; (J.P.D.-M.); (J.A.V.-M.); (C.R.-C.); (S.A.-C.)
- Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Hospital Clínica Bíblica, San José 10104, Costa Rica; (A.F.V.-M.); (G.M.-G.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, San José 10108, Costa Rica; (P.C.-P.); (A.M.-A.)
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- Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Hospital Clínica Bíblica, San José 10104, Costa Rica; (A.F.V.-M.); (G.M.-G.)
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- Pharmacy Department, Hospital Clínica Bíblica, San José 10104, Costa Rica; (J.P.D.-M.); (J.A.V.-M.); (C.R.-C.); (S.A.-C.)
- Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Hospital Clínica Bíblica, San José 10104, Costa Rica; (A.F.V.-M.); (G.M.-G.)
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Niyomyart A, Chow SKY, Bualoy W, Butsing N, Tao X, Zhu X. Antibiotic Knowledge, Antibiotic Resistance Knowledge, and Antibiotic Use: A Cross-Sectional Study among Community Members of Bangkok in Thailand. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1312. [PMID: 37627731 PMCID: PMC10451775 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12081312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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This study aimed to explore antibiotic knowledge, antibiotic resistance knowledge, and antibiotic use among adults in Bangkok, Thailand. This is a secondary analysis of cross-sectional data generated from a sample of 161 individuals living in Bangkok. Participants completed an online self-administered questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization. Descriptive analysis, the chi-square test, and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed. The sample comprised more females (56.5%) than males (42.2%). The majority of responders (67.7%) were between the ages of 18 and 40. More than half of the respondents mistakenly believed that antibiotics could treat colds and flu (54.7% and 47.2%, respectively). About 54.7% were aware that antibiotic resistance could harm them and their families. The chi-square test results showed that the levels of education were associated with antibiotic knowledge (p = 0.012), antibiotic resistance knowledge (p < 0.001), and antibiotic use (p = 0.023). Multiple logistic regressions showed that respondents with at least a bachelor's degree or higher had better knowledge of antibiotics. Respondents who worked in the profession had better knowledge of antibiotic resistance. Respondents with sufficient incomes were more likely to use antibiotics. Baseline data from the study will be useful in antibiotic stewardship and public health campaigns among Bangkok residents.
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- Atsadaporn Niyomyart
- Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (W.B.); (N.B.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China;
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- Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (W.B.); (N.B.)
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- Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; (W.B.); (N.B.)
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China;
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- School of Nursing, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China;
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Vieira Filho JF, Ribeiro VN, do Nascimento ÁMA, Maria Alves de Melo M. Infections in Children with Cancer Admitted in an Oncology Reference Hospital: A Cross-sectional Study. Curr Microbiol 2023; 80:315. [PMID: 37544971 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-023-03420-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Pediatric oncology patients are usually immunosuppressed due to factors such as the neoplasm and its treatment, making them more susceptible to infections. This article aims to determine the infection profile of pediatric oncology patients admitted to an oncology reference hospital in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. A retrospective and cross-sectional study was conducted, collecting data from patients hospitalized due to infection in a pediatric oncology unit exclusively for the Brazilian public health system, spanning from 2018 to 2021. A total of 168 episodes of infections were identified in 96 patients, resulting in 157 hospitalizations. Among the patients with infections, 62.4% had hematological malignancies, and out of these cases, 74.6% specifically had Acute Lymphoid Leukemia. The Escherichia coli (31.9%) was the most prevalent microorganism isolated from the samples. Multidrug-resistant microorganisms accounted for 52% of all identified microorganisms. Fluoroquinolones and beta-lactam were the most prevalent antibiotic classes in the analyzed antibiograms. Factors such as Sex, type of cancer, chemotherapy in the last 30 days, were found to be associated with the occurrence of infection (p < 0.05). Conducting epidemiological studies regarding infections in pediatric oncology is crucial to development of empirical protocols, and the implementation of strategies to better control future infections.
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- Jonas Fernandes Vieira Filho
- Instituto de Ensino, Pesquisa e Inovação, Liga Norte Riograndense Contra o Câncer Hospital, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ensino, Pesquisa e Inovação, Liga Norte Riograndense Contra o Câncer Hospital, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ensino, Pesquisa e Inovação, Liga Norte Riograndense Contra o Câncer Hospital, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
- Department of Pharmacy, Pesquisa e Inovação, Instituto de Ensino, Liga Norte Riograndense Contra o Câncer Hospital, Av. Miguel Castro, Nossa Senhora de Nazaré, Natal, 1355, CEP 59062-000, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
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Ďuračka M, Benko F, Chňapek M, Tvrdá E. Strategies for Bacterial Eradication from Human and Animal Semen Samples: Current Options and Future Alternatives. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:6978. [PMID: 37571761 PMCID: PMC10422635 DOI: 10.3390/s23156978] [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: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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The primary role of semen processing and preservation is to maintain a high proportion of structurally and functionally competent and mature spermatozoa, that may be used for the purposes of artificial reproduction when needed, whilst minimizing any potential causes of sperm deterioration during ex vivo semen handling. Out of a multitude of variables determining the success of sperm preservation, bacterial contamination has been acknowledged with an increased interest because of its often unpredictable and complex effects on semen quality. Whilst antibiotics are usually the most straight-forward option to prevent the bacterial contamination of semen, antimicrobial resistance has become a serious threat requiring widespread attention. As such, besides discussing the consequences of bacteriospermia on the sperm vitality and the risks of antibiotic overuse in andrology, this paper summarizes the currently available evidence on alternative strategies to prevent bacterial contamination of semen prior to, during, and following sperm processing, selection, and preservation. Alternative antibacterial supplements are reviewed, and emphasis is given to modern methods of sperm selection that may be combined by the physical removal of bacteria prior to sperm preservation or by use in assisted reproductive technologies.
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- Michal Ďuračka
- AgroBioTech Research Centre, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
- Institute of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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Bakare OO, Gokul A, Niekerk LA, Aina O, Abiona A, Barker AM, Basson G, Nkomo M, Otomo L, Keyster M, Klein A. Recent Progress in the Characterization, Synthesis, Delivery Procedures, Treatment Strategies, and Precision of Antimicrobial Peptides. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11864. [PMID: 37511621 PMCID: PMC10380191 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Infectious diseases are constantly evolving to bypass antibiotics or create resistance against them. There is a piercing alarm for the need to improve the design of new effective antimicrobial agents such as antimicrobial peptides which are less prone to resistance and possess high sensitivity. This would guard public health in combating and overcoming stubborn pathogens and mitigate incurable diseases; however, the emergence of antimicrobial peptides' shortcomings ranging from untimely degradation by enzymes to difficulty in the design against specific targets is a major bottleneck in achieving these objectives. This review is aimed at highlighting the recent progress in antimicrobial peptide development in the area of nanotechnology-based delivery, selectivity indices, synthesis and characterization, their doping and coating, and the shortfall of these approaches. This review will raise awareness of antimicrobial peptides as prospective therapeutic agents in the medical and pharmaceutical industries, such as the sensitive treatment of diseases and their utilization. The knowledge from this development would guide the future design of these novel peptides and allow the development of highly specific, sensitive, and accurate antimicrobial peptides to initiate treatment regimens in patients to enable them to have accommodating lifestyles.
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- Olalekan Olanrewaju Bakare
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu 2002, Nigeria
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Qwaqwa Campus, University of the Free State, Phuthadithjaba 9866, South Africa
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- Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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- Plant Omics Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu 2002, Nigeria
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- Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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- Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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- Department of Botany, H13 Botany Building, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001, KwaDlangezwa 3886, South Africa
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Qwaqwa Campus, University of the Free State, Phuthadithjaba 9866, South Africa
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- Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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- Plant Omics Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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Muflih SM, Al-Azzam S, Karasneh RA, Bleidt BA, Conway BR, Bond SE, Aldeyab MA. Public knowledge of antibiotics, self-medication, and household disposal practices in Jordan. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 2023; 21:477-487. [PMID: 36843495 DOI: 10.1080/14787210.2023.2182770] [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: 02/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to assess public understanding of antibiotics, self-medication, and drug disposal practices. METHODS A cross-sectional self-administered online survey was undertaken in Jordan. RESULTS The study was completed by 1,105 participants. When asked about their knowledge of antibiotics, rational antibiotic use, and disposal practices, 16% percent believed they should discontinue antibiotics once they felt better, and 12% agreed to take the same antibiotics prescribed to others for the same illness. Self-medication with antibiotics was practiced by 44% of the participants. Prior experience, healthcare costs, and pharmacy location were all major determinants of self-medication. Only 6.4% of unneeded antibiotics were returned to the pharmacy, 60% were kept at home, and 26.6% were disposed of at home. Almost half of those who kept the antibiotics said they would use them again, and one-third said they would give them to friends and family. Respondents who had used antibiotics within the previous 6 months (p = 0.052) and relied on medication leaflets (p = 0.031) and physician recommendations (p = 0.001) were less likely to self-medicate with antibiotics. CONCLUSIONS The study highlighted areas of inappropriate use of antibiotics, self-medication and the improper antibiotic disposal that can inform antimicrobial stewardship.
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- Suhaib M Muflih
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Socio behavioral and Administrative Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Davie-Fl, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK.,Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK
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- Pharmacy Department, Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakefield, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK
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Efendi R, Sudarnika E, Wibawan IWT, Purnawarman T. An assessment of knowledge and attitude toward antibiotic misuse by small-scale broiler farmers in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia. Vet World 2022; 15:707-713. [PMID: 35497969 PMCID: PMC9047124 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.707-713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background and Aim: Antibiotics are often overused and misused by broiler farmers. Moreover, this practice may lead to antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics may be used for various purposes such as therapy, prophylaxis, flushing, and growth promoters. The study aimed to examine the association of knowledge and attitudes with antibiotics used by broiler farmers. Materials and Methods: The study design was cross-sectional. The data were obtained from interviewing 132 farmers’ households in Bogor District, West Java, Indonesia. The outcome variable was antibiotic use, whereas the independent variables included knowledge and attitude toward antibiotic resistance. The statistical analysis used a t-test and correlation test. Results: A total of 78% of broilers farmers use antibiotics, and most of the farmers used antibiotics for flushing and prophylaxis. Furthermore, antibiotic use was associated with broiler farmers’ knowledge and attitudes toward antibiotic resistance. However, there is no significant correlation between the duration of antibiotics use and their knowledge and attitude. Conclusion: The use of antibiotics in broilers is still high in Bogor, and most of the used antibiotics belong to the Medically Important Antimicrobial category. In general, the use of antibiotics in broilers is influenced by knowledge.
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- Rusman Efendi
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, South Tangerang City 15419 Indonesia; Department of Animal Disease and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal Disease and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal Disease and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal Disease and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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Ghosh S, Steinke F, Rana A, Biswas S. A fluorescent zirconium organic framework displaying rapid and nanomolar level detection of Hg(II) and nitroantibiotics. Inorg Chem Front 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1qi01190a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The solvothermal reaction of ZrCl4 with benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b’]dithiophene-2,6-dicarboxylic acid linker molecule in presence of trifluoro acetic acid modulator afforded the UiO-66 type of metal organic framework (MOF) (IITG-5, IITG = Indian...
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Bhattarai S, Sharma BK, Subedi N, Ranabhat S, Baral MP. Burden of Serious Bacterial Infections and Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in an Adult Population of Nepal: A Comparative Analysis of Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling Informed Mortality Surveillance of Community and Hospital Deaths. Clin Infect Dis 2021; 73:S415-S421. [PMID: 34910184 PMCID: PMC8672751 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciab773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Bacterial diseases are the leading cause of mortality globally, and due to haphazard use of antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance has become an emerging threat. METHODS This cross-sectional observational study utilized a minimally invasive tissue sampling procedure to determine the cause of death among an adult population. Bacterial cultures (blood, cerebrospinal fluid, lung tissue) and antibiotic susceptibility were evaluated, and the results were compared between community and hospital deaths. RESULTS Of 100 deceased persons studied, 76 (76%) deaths occurred in the community and 24 (24%) in the hospital. At least 1 bacterial agent was cultured from 86 (86%) cases; of these, 74 (86%) had a bacterial disease attributed as the primary cause of death, with pneumonia (35, 47.3%), sepsis (33, 44.6%), and meningitis (3, 4.1%) most common. Of 154 bacterial isolates (76.6% from the community and 23.4% from the hospital) detected from 86 culture-positive cases, 26 (16.8%) were multidrug-resistant (MDR). Klebsiella species were the most common (13 of 26) MDR organisms. The odds of getting an MDR Klebsiella infection was 6-fold higher among hospital deaths compared with community deaths (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.37-26.40; P = .017) and almost 23-fold higher (CI, 2.45-213.54; P = .006) among cases with prior antibiotic use compared to those without. CONCLUSIONS High incidence of serious bacterial infections causing death of adults in the community, with most MDR organisms isolated from hospitalized cases, calls for robust surveillance mechanisms and infection prevention activities at the community level and evidence-driven antibiotic stewardship in healthcare settings.
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- Suraj Bhattarai
- DECODE-MAUN Research Project, GMCTHRC, Pokhara, Nepal.,Department of Global Health, Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- DECODE-MAUN Research Project, GMCTHRC, Pokhara, Nepal.,Department of Microbiology, GMCTHRC, Pokhara, Nepal.,Department of Microbiology, Tribhuvan University Prithvi Narayan Campus, Pokhara, Nepal
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- DECODE-MAUN Research Project, GMCTHRC, Pokhara, Nepal.,Department of Forensic Medicine, GMCTHRC, Pokhara, Nepal
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- DECODE-MAUN Research Project, GMCTHRC, Pokhara, Nepal.,Department of Pathology, GMCTHRC, Pokhara, Nepal
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- DECODE-MAUN Research Project, GMCTHRC, Pokhara, Nepal.,Department of Forensic Medicine, Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal
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Anton-Vazquez V, Suarez C, Krishna S, Planche T. Factors influencing antimicrobial prescription attitudes in bloodstream infections: susceptibility results and beyond. An exploratory survey. J Hosp Infect 2021; 111:140-147. [PMID: 33581245 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2021.01.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Novel rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (RAST) methods promise quicker de-escalation of broad-spectrum antibiotics. However, other behavioural and situational factors influencing antimicrobial prescription are not well known. AIM To explore factors associated with optimal antimicrobial prescription in patients with Gram-negative bloodstream infection and to propose specific scenarios in which a rapid antimicrobial susceptibility result may help to optimize prescribing. METHODS Exploratory survey (April-August 2018) in the UK and Spain using clinical case-related questions. Seniority, specialty and country of practice were recorded. Cases described patients with Gram-negative bloodstream infections, their empirical treatment and clinical course and the hypothetical RAST result. Respondents chose one of several options regarding antibiotic treatment management. Microbiologically optimal antibiotic choice (MOAC) was agreed by expert consensus beforehand. Responses were categorized as MOAC, request for support or sub-optimal choice. The relationship between the RAST result and the clinical course was defined as concordant (susceptible organism-clinical improvement; resistant organism-clinical deterioration) or as discordant otherwise. FINDINGS A total of 426 respondents (UK: 332; Spain: 94) and 1494 answers were analysed. Multivariate analysis identified that requests for support were 87% less likely in Spain; that antimicrobial resistance and clinical deterioration were associated with both increased request for support (odds ratio (OR) 7.66 and OR 4.26, respectively) and MOAC (OR 2.08 and OR 2.06, respectively). A discordant clinical course was associated with 82% lower odds for MOAC. Out-of-hours results, seniority and specialty did not have an effect. CONCLUSION Antimicrobial choice is influenced by each country's type of practice, clinical course and susceptibility results. Antimicrobial resistance was associated with increased optimal treatment, suggesting RAST may be less useful for step-down decisions in settings with low baseline resistance rates.
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- V Anton-Vazquez
- Institute of Infection and Immunity, St. George's University of London, London, UK.
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- Institute of Infection and Immunity, St. George's University of London, London, UK
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- Institute of Infection and Immunity, St. George's University of London, London, UK
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- Institute of Infection and Immunity, St. George's University of London, London, UK; Department of Medical Microbiology, Southwest London Pathology, St. George's Hospital, London, UK; Infection Care Group, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Alexa Oniciuc EA, Likotrafiti E, Garre A, Ruiz L, Prieto M, Alvarez-Ordóñez A. A European questionnaire-based study on population awareness and risk perception of antimicrobial resistance. FEMS Microbiol Lett 2020; 366:5613364. [PMID: 31688910 DOI: 10.1093/femsle/fnz221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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To tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is of outmost importance for the general population to understand the severity and the relevance of different routes of transmission. Respondents of different age groups, educational and occupational backgrounds, area of living, diet and household composition participated in an online survey with questions concerning socio-demographics, personal use of antibiotics, awareness, general knowledge, sources of information, behavior and attitude toward antibiotics, and risk perception on antibiotics and AMR. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were carried out. A total of 1252 respondents, mainly from EU, participated in the survey. About 57.7% declared they consumed antibiotics in the last year and some misguided behaviors were identified, especially for those not having a food- or health-related background, who more frequently failed in giving the right answer to uncontroversial true/false questions (ANOVA, P < 0.05). The youngest respondents were less confident on the information received from traditional media (OR = 0.425), the national government (OR = 0.462), and consumer organizations (OR = 0.497), while they frequently obtained information from social networks and online media, which could therefore be exploited as a channel for educational campaigns targeting this population group. New measures, strategies and policy agenda at a European level aimed at improving awareness on AMR among targeted community groups must be taken into consideration.
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- Elena-Alexandra Alexa Oniciuc
- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana s/n, 24071, León, Spain.,Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Str. Domneasca, nr.111, Galati, 800201, Romania
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana s/n, 24071, León, Spain.,Department of Food Science and Technology, LAboratory of Food Microbiology, International Hellenic University, 14th km Thessaloniki - N. Moudania 57001, Thermi, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Food Microbiology, Wageningen University & Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 4, 6708 PB Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry, Dairy Research Institute of Asturias, Spanish Research Council (IPLA-CSIC), Paseo Río Linares, s/n, 33300, Villaviciosa, Asturias, Spain
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana s/n, 24071, León, Spain.,Institute of Food Science and Technology, Universidad de León, C/ La Serna, 58, 24071, León, Spain
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana s/n, 24071, León, Spain.,Institute of Food Science and Technology, Universidad de León, C/ La Serna, 58, 24071, León, Spain
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