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Guedenon KM, Akolly DAE, Fiawoo M, Dossou FC, Takassi OE, Djadou KE, Atakouma YD, Gbadoe AD. [Clinical, aetiological and therapeutic features of severe sickle cell related vaso-occlusive crisis at the Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital, Lomé]. Pan Afr Med J 2024; 47:162. [PMID: 39036030 PMCID: PMC11260056 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.47.162.33754] [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: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Introduction vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) is the most common manifestation of sickle cell disease and the leading cause of hospitalization among affected children. The purpose of this study is to describe the clinical features of severe VOCs, to determine the etiologies of infectious syndromes that accompany them and to describe their management. Methods we conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study of 137 adult patients with sickle cell disease hospitalised for severe VOC in the Paediatric Department of the Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital from 1st January 2009 to 31st December 2011. Results the majority of patients (n=98; 71.5%) had homozygous sickle cell (SS), followed by double heterozygous SC disease (n=28; 20.5). The median of consultation time was 4.7 ± 4.4 days. Treatment before admission was based on antibiotics (28.5%). VOCs were mainly osteoarticular (70.8%). In 98.5% of cases, an associated bacterial infection was confirmed (48.9%) or suspected (49.6%). The main etiologies included acute chest syndrome (26.3%), acute osteomyelitis (10.9%), urinary tract infection (6.6%) and septicaemia (3.6%). One germ was isolated from 14.6% of patients: Escherichia coli (30%), followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae (25%), Staphylococcus aureus (15%), Salmonella typhi (10%), Streptococcus pneumoniae (5%), Streptococcus D (5%), Enterobacter (5%) and Acinetobacter (5%). Mortality rate was 2.2%. The average length of stay in hospital was 11.4 ± 8.8 days. Conclusion severe sickle cell-related vaso-occlusive crisis is mainly associated with bacterial infections in tropical environments. Appropriate and early antibiotic therapy is the essential therapeutic means to prevent or treat these patients.
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- Koffi Mawuse Guedenon
- Département de Pédiatrie, CHU Sylvanus Olympio, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Lomé, Lomé, Togo
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- Département de Pédiatrie, CHU Sylvanus Olympio, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Lomé, Lomé, Togo
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- Département de Pédiatrie, CHU Sylvanus Olympio, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Lomé, Lomé, Togo
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- Département de Pédiatrie, CHU Sylvanus Olympio, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Lomé, Lomé, Togo
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- Département de Pédiatrie, CHU Sylvanus Olympio, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Lomé, Lomé, Togo
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- Département de Pédiatrie, CHU Sylvanus Olympio, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Lomé, Lomé, Togo
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- Département de Pédiatrie, CHU Sylvanus Olympio, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Lomé, Lomé, Togo
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- Département de Pédiatrie, CHU Sylvanus Olympio, Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Lomé, Lomé, Togo
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Hafiz TA, Alghamdi GS, Alkudmani ZS, Alyami AS, AlMazyed A, Alhumaidan OS, Mubaraki MA, Alotaibi FE. Multidrug-Resistant Proteus mirabilis Infections and Clinical Outcome at Tertiary Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Infect Drug Resist 2024; 17:571-581. [PMID: 38375102 PMCID: PMC10875173 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s448335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Background Proteus mirabilis (P. mirabilis) is known to cause various infections, most commonly urinary tract infections, and is a threat to hospitalized patients, especially in long-stay departments that utilize invasive devices. This study aims to fill the knowledge gap regarding P. mirabilis epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance in Saudi Arabia. It investigates epidemiological patterns, resistance characteristics, and clinical outcomes among P. mirabilis patients at King Fahad Medical City in Riyadh from 2019 to 2021. Methods A total of 598 P. mirabilis isolated from diverse clinical specimens, including the clinical information of 78 intensive care unit (ICU) patients, were included in the current study. The Phoenix BD instrument was used for complete identification and sensitivity testing of Proteus spp. Demographic, clinical, and outcome data were reported and compared using statistical analysis. Results Pan-drug-resistant isolates were identified in 2019 (n = 6), although multi- and extensively drug-resistant isolate frequencies were greatest among all patients in 2019. The highest susceptibility levels were observed for piperacillin-tazobactam, carbapenems, and cephalosporins antibiotics. In contrast, Cephalothin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and ampicillin had the lowest susceptibilities. Urine infections with a positive culture of P. mirabilis were significantly higher in females and non-ICU patients (p <0.001), but respiratory infections were significantly higher in ICU patients (p <0.001). Moreover, ICU patients infected with P. mirabilis and undergoing renal dialysis have a 7.2-fold (P 0.034) higher risk of death than those not receiving dialysis. Conclusion Hospitalized patients are at risk of fatal consequences due to P. mirabilis infection. It is crucial to conduct further investigation to fully understand the severity of this issue and take necessary measures to prevent it.
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- Taghreed A Hafiz
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 12372, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 12372, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 12372, Saudi Arabia
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- Pathology and Clinical Laboratory Medicine, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, 11525, Saudi Arabia
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- Pathology and Clinical Laboratory Medicine, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, 11525, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 12372, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 12372, Saudi Arabia
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- Pathology Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, 12372, Saudi Arabia
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Jayamanna U, Jayaweera JAAS. Childhood Anemia and Risk for Acute Respiratory Infection, Gastroenteritis, and Urinary Tract Infection: A Systematic Review. J PEDIAT INF DIS-GER 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1760237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Objective Children younger than 5 years, particularly children below 2 years, are among the most vulnerable groups for developing anemia and infections. This review is intended to assess the association between anemia and childhood acute respiratory infections (ARTIs), acute gastroenteritis (AGE), and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Methods PubMed was searched for published articles from January 2000 to August 2021 in English using the following terms: anemia and acute respiratory tract infections in children; anemia and UTIs in children; anemia and AGE in children. The data extraction were conducted by two investigators using the same methodology. Using descriptive statistics, the data from different sources were synthesized, including medians and ranges.
Results A total of 426 articles and 27 original articles and 1 systematic review were included. Iron deficiency anemia is common among children between 6 months and 3 years of age. This age group can be considered a highly susceptible age for contraction of ARTI and AGE. Children below 5 years suffer five to six episodes of acute ARTI per year on average, and pneumonia accounts for the highest number of deaths, which is around 1.1 million each year. When considered, the odds ratio of anemia to increase the susceptibility of contracting lower ARTI would range from 2 to 5.7. Also, anemic children were 10 times more susceptible to developing acute recurrent ARTI and 4 times more susceptible to contracting pneumonia. Respiratory syncytial virus is the commonest viral etiology. Anemia would increase the risk of diarrhea by 2.9-fold in toddlers, while mild anemia, moderate anemia, and severe anemia would increase the susceptibility to contract AGE by 1.6, 1.6, and 8.9 times, respectively. Rotavirus is the commonest etiology. Some studies observed a protective effect of mild to moderate iron-deficient anemia from respiratory infections.
Conclusion Infectious disease imposes a heavy burden on the health sector in a country. The highest susceptibility for infections and the development of anemia would be due to inadequate nutrition supplementation to meet the demand during rapid body growth. Therefore, based on the available evidence, one can take the necessary steps to reduce the infectious disease burden by correcting the anemia status in children.
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- Ushani Jayamanna
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Saliyapura, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Saliyapura, Sri Lanka
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Solomon N, Segaran N, Badawy M, Elsayes KM, Pellerito JS, Katz DS, Moshiri M, Revzin MV. Manifestations of Sickle Cell Disorder at Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging. Radiographics 2022; 42:1103-1122. [PMID: 35559660 DOI: 10.1148/rg.210154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Sickle cell disorder (SCD) refers to a spectrum of hematologic disorders that cause a characteristic clinical syndrome affecting the entire body. It is the most prevalent monogenetic hemoglobinopathy worldwide, with a wide range of focal and systemic expressions. Hemoglobin gene mutation leads to the formation of abnormal sickle-shaped red blood cells, which cause vascular occlusion and result in tissue and organ ischemia and infarction. Recurrent episodes of acute illness lead to progressive multisystem organ damage and dysfunction. Vaso-occlusion, hemolysis, and infection as a result of functional asplenia are at the core of the disease manifestations. Imaging plays an essential role in the diagnosis and management of SCD-related complications in the abdomen and pelvis. A thorough understanding of the key imaging findings of SCD complications involving hepatobiliary, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and musculoskeletal systems is crucial to timely recognition and accurate diagnosis. The authors aim to familiarize the radiologist with the SCD spectrum, focusing on the detection and evaluation of manifestations that may appear at imaging of the abdomen and pelvis. The topics the authors address include (a) the pathophysiology of the disease, (b) the placement of SCD among hemoglobinopathies, (c) the clinical presentation of SCD, (d) the role of imaging in the evaluation and diagnosis of patients with SCD who present with abdominal and pelvic manifestations in addition to extraperitoneal manifestations detectable at abdominal or pelvic imaging, (e) imaging features associated with common and uncommon sequelae of SCD in abdominal and pelvic imaging studies, and (f) a brief overview of management and treatment of patients with SCD. Online supplemental material is available for this article. ©RSNA, 2022.
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- Nadia Solomon
- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208042 Room TE-2, New Haven, CT 06520 (N. Solomon, M.V.R.); Stanford University, Stanford, Calif (N. Segaran); Department of Imaging Physics (M.B.) and Department of Abdominal Imaging (K.M.E.), University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Department of Radiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Manhasset, N.Y. (J.S.P.); Department of Radiology, NYU Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, N.Y. (D.S.K.); and Department of Radiology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Wash. (M.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208042 Room TE-2, New Haven, CT 06520 (N. Solomon, M.V.R.); Stanford University, Stanford, Calif (N. Segaran); Department of Imaging Physics (M.B.) and Department of Abdominal Imaging (K.M.E.), University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Department of Radiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Manhasset, N.Y. (J.S.P.); Department of Radiology, NYU Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, N.Y. (D.S.K.); and Department of Radiology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Wash. (M.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208042 Room TE-2, New Haven, CT 06520 (N. Solomon, M.V.R.); Stanford University, Stanford, Calif (N. Segaran); Department of Imaging Physics (M.B.) and Department of Abdominal Imaging (K.M.E.), University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Department of Radiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Manhasset, N.Y. (J.S.P.); Department of Radiology, NYU Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, N.Y. (D.S.K.); and Department of Radiology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Wash. (M.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208042 Room TE-2, New Haven, CT 06520 (N. Solomon, M.V.R.); Stanford University, Stanford, Calif (N. Segaran); Department of Imaging Physics (M.B.) and Department of Abdominal Imaging (K.M.E.), University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Department of Radiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Manhasset, N.Y. (J.S.P.); Department of Radiology, NYU Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, N.Y. (D.S.K.); and Department of Radiology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Wash. (M.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208042 Room TE-2, New Haven, CT 06520 (N. Solomon, M.V.R.); Stanford University, Stanford, Calif (N. Segaran); Department of Imaging Physics (M.B.) and Department of Abdominal Imaging (K.M.E.), University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Department of Radiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Manhasset, N.Y. (J.S.P.); Department of Radiology, NYU Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, N.Y. (D.S.K.); and Department of Radiology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Wash. (M.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208042 Room TE-2, New Haven, CT 06520 (N. Solomon, M.V.R.); Stanford University, Stanford, Calif (N. Segaran); Department of Imaging Physics (M.B.) and Department of Abdominal Imaging (K.M.E.), University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Department of Radiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Manhasset, N.Y. (J.S.P.); Department of Radiology, NYU Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, N.Y. (D.S.K.); and Department of Radiology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Wash. (M.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208042 Room TE-2, New Haven, CT 06520 (N. Solomon, M.V.R.); Stanford University, Stanford, Calif (N. Segaran); Department of Imaging Physics (M.B.) and Department of Abdominal Imaging (K.M.E.), University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Department of Radiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Manhasset, N.Y. (J.S.P.); Department of Radiology, NYU Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, N.Y. (D.S.K.); and Department of Radiology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Wash. (M.M.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208042 Room TE-2, New Haven, CT 06520 (N. Solomon, M.V.R.); Stanford University, Stanford, Calif (N. Segaran); Department of Imaging Physics (M.B.) and Department of Abdominal Imaging (K.M.E.), University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Department of Radiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Manhasset, N.Y. (J.S.P.); Department of Radiology, NYU Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, N.Y. (D.S.K.); and Department of Radiology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Wash. (M.M.)
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Multidrug-Resistant Proteus mirabilis Strain with Cointegrate Plasmid. Microorganisms 2020; 8:microorganisms8111775. [PMID: 33198099 PMCID: PMC7696407 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms8111775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Proteus mirabilis is a component of the normal intestinal microflora of humans and animals, but can cause urinary tract infections and even sepsis in hospital settings. In recent years, the number of multidrug-resistant P. mirabilis isolates, including the ones producing extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs), is increasing worldwide. However, the number of investigations dedicated to this species, especially, whole-genome sequencing, is much lower in comparison to the members of the ESKAPE pathogens group. This study presents a detailed analysis of clinical multidrug-resistant ESBL-producing P. mirabilis isolate using short- and long-read whole-genome sequencing, which allowed us to reveal possible horizontal gene transfer between Klebsiella pneumoniae and P. mirabilis plasmids and to locate the CRISPR-Cas system in the genome together with its probable phage targets, as well as multiple virulence genes. We believe that the data presented will contribute to the understanding of antibiotic resistance acquisition and virulence mechanisms for this important pathogen.
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Uwaezuoke SN, Aronu AE. Routine Screening and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection May Be Justified in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS 2020; 30. [DOI: 10.5812/ijp.104036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Context: Children and adolescents with cerebral palsy may present with lower urinary tract dysfunction which increases their risk for urinary tract infection (UTI). Whereas few studies reported low prevalence rates of UTI in these patients, several studies documented high prevalence rates. Thus, it appears there is no unanimity about the burden of UTI in affected children and adolescents to justify routine screening and treatment of the infection. This systematic review aims to determine the risk and pooled prevalence rate of UTI in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Evidence Acquisition: Using appropriate descriptors, we searched the PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Eligible papers were primary studies published in English language: reporting an association between cerebral palsy and UTI or UTI prevalence in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy and healthy comparators, with a clear definition of UTI and cerebral palsy. We assessed the quality of included studies with the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) and resolved inter-rater discrepancies by consensus. We independently retrieved relevant data from these studies using a preconceived data-extraction form. We analyzed the aggregate data on UTI prevalence in these pediatric patients, using the log odds ratio (OR) at 95% confidence interval as the summary estimate. Results: Of the seven included studies, only two (28.6%) were case-control studies, while five (71.4%) were cross-sectional studies. There was no uniform definition of UTI in these studies. Prevalence rates varied widely from as low as 2.2% to as high as 56.7%. The mean UTI prevalence rate estimated for six of the included studies was 31.8%. The log OR at 95% CI computed for the case-control studies was 10.9 (95% CI: 9.0, 12.9). Conclusions: The prevalence and risk of UTI in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy are significantly high. Routine screening and treatment for UTI may be justified in these pediatric patients. We however recommend more prospective case-control studies to strengthen the current evidence of the high UTI burden in these patients.
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Leucocytosis and Asymptomatic Urinary Tract Infections in Sickle Cell Patients at a Tertiary Hospital in Zambia. Anemia 2020; 2020:3792728. [PMID: 32566287 PMCID: PMC7290901 DOI: 10.1155/2020/3792728] [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: 01/10/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is an inherited disease resulting from mutations in the β-globin chain of adult haemoglobin that results in the formation of homozygous sickle haemoglobin. It is associated with several complications including an altered blood picture and damage in multiple organs, including the kidneys. Kidney disease is seen in most patients with SCA and may affect glomerular and/or tubular function, thereby putting these patients at risk of urinary tract infections. However, there is a paucity of data on the prevalence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) among SCA patients in Zambia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of UTIs and haematological and kidney function profiles among SCA patients at the University Teaching Hospitals, Lusaka, Zambia. This was a cross-sectional study conducted between April and July 2019 involving 78 SCA patients who presented at the UTH. Blood and midstream urine samples were collected from each participant using the standard specimen collection procedures. Full blood counts and kidney function tests were determined using Sysmex XT-4000i haematology analyser and the Pentra C200 by Horiba, respectively. Bacterial profiles of the urine samples were determined using conventional microbiological methods. We found that all the measured patients' haemoglobin (Hb) levels fell below the WHO-recommended reference range with a minimum of 5 g/dl, a maximum of 10.5 g/dl, and a mean of 8 ± 1 g/dl. Fifty percent of the participants had moderate anaemia, while the other 50% had severe anaemia. The minimum WBC count of the participants was 0.02 × 109/L with a maximum of 23.36 × 109/L and a mean of 13.48 ± 3.87 × 109/L. Using the one-way analysis of variance test, we found no significant difference in mean WBC count and Hb concentration across various age-group categories that we defined. Bacteriuria was found in 25% of participants. The most common bacterial isolates were Staphylococcus aureus (32%) and coagulase-negative Staphylococci (32%). Klebsiella pneumoniae was 16%. We found no significant association between bacterial isolates and white blood cell count, age groups, sex, and anaemia severity p = 0.41. None of the participants were diagnosed with kidney disease. There was a high prevalence of asymptomatic UTIs among SCA patients at UTH, which, when coupled with the marked leukocytosis and anaemia, may negatively impact the clinical outcome of the patients. Therefore, we recommend close monitoring of sickle cell patients in Zambia for such conditions to improve patients' outcomes.
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Patel N, Farooqi A, Callaghan M, Sethuraman U. Urinary Tract Infection in Febrile Children with Sickle Cell Disease Who Present to the Emergency Room with Fever. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9051531. [PMID: 32438767 PMCID: PMC7290819 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9051531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients are thought to be at higher risk for urinary tract infections (UTIs) compared to the general population secondary to increased sickling, abnormal urinary acidification, and an inability to concentrate the urine. The incidence of UTI in febrile children with SCD in the United States is unknown. Our objectives were to determine the rate of UTI among febrile SCD children and describe the risk factors for UTI in this population. We conducted a retrospective chart review of all febrile SCD patients <4 years of age who presented to a pediatric emergency department from 2012–2017 and who had a sterile sample of urine for analysis. A total of 167 febrile patients with SCD with 464 visits were identified. The majority were African American (95.2%), female (58.7%), and had hemoglobin SS (HbSS) (65.3%). The rate of UTI was 4.1%. All patients with a UTI were African American females with a median age of 19 months (IQR 12–30). On regression analysis, no risk factors were associated with a UTI. We found the rate of UTI in febrile young children with SCD was comparable to non-SCD children. Larger studies are required to identify the presence of risk factors for UTI in this population.
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- Nehal Patel
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Carman and Ann Adams Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of MI, Detroit, MI 48201, USA;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-(313)-745-5260
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- Children’s Research Center of MI, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA;
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Carman and Ann Adams Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of MI, Detroit, MI 48201, USA;
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Carman and Ann Adams Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of MI, Detroit, MI 48201, USA;
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Alabi OS, Mendonça N, Adeleke OE, da Silva GJ. Molecular screening of antibiotic-resistant determinants among multidrug-resistant clinical isolates of Proteus mirabilis from SouthWest Nigeria. Afr Health Sci 2017; 17:356-365. [PMID: 29062330 PMCID: PMC5637020 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v17i2.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Globally, and particularly in developing countries, the menace of anti-microbial resistance is an accelerating problem. In Nigeria, increase in bacterial resistance has been phenotypically established but due to high cost, few molecular studies have been reported. OBJECTIVES This study screened for presence of transferable resistance genes and mobile genetic elements (MGEs) such as integron among multi-drug resistant (MDR) P. mirabilis. METHODS A total of 108 P. mirabilis strains collected from five tertiary hospitals in SouthWest Nigeria were subjected to antibiotic susceptibility study using disc-diffusion method. Transferable resistance genes and MGEs were amplified using Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis and amplicons sequenced. RESULTS Varied resistance was observed against all the antibiotics tested. About 56% of the isolates were MDR including those from 0-12 years old children. PCR analysis revealed the presence of aac(6')-Ib (33.3%), plasmid mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR) genes [qnrA (36.7%), acc(6')-Ib-cr (5%)], TEM (48.3%), CTX-M (6.7%) and integrons class 1 (58.3%) and class 2 (26.7%). Sequencing analysis revealed blaTEM-1, blaCTX-M-15 associated with ISEcp1 and eight different arrays of gene cassettes: aadA1, aadA1-qacH, aadB-aadA2, aadA5, dfrA7, dfrA15, dfrA17, dfrA17-aadA5. CONCLUSION Transferable resistance genes in association with MGEs are present in Nigerian P. mirabilis thus their potential in disseminating resistance.
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- Center for Neurosciences and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Center for Neurosciences and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Donkor ES, Osei JA, Anim-Baidoo I, Darkwah S. Risk of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among People with Sickle Cell Disease in Accra, Ghana. Diseases 2017; 5:diseases5010004. [PMID: 28933357 PMCID: PMC5456336 DOI: 10.3390/diseases5010004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2016] [Revised: 01/31/2017] [Accepted: 02/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is benign except in certain medical conditions such as pregnancy and immunosuppression. In Ghana, there are hardly any studies on urinary infections among sickle cell disease (SCD) patients, and the few studies carried out in Africa focused on pediatric SCD populations. The current study aimed to investigate the risk of ASB among SCD patients at a tertiary hospital in Ghana. This was a cross-sectional study involving 110 SCD patients and 110 age and sex matched healthy controls. Urine specimens were collected from all the study subjects and analyzed by standard microbiological methods. Demographic information were also collected from the study subjects. The overall ASB prevalence was significantly higher among SCD patients (17.2%) than among the control group (8.2%), and the relative risk was 2.11 (p = 0.0431; CI = 1.00–4.45). Being female was as a predictor of ASB among the SCD patients (OR = 14.76; CI = 11.23–18.29; p = 0.0103). The most common organism isolated from the study participants was coagulase negative Staphylococcus species (4.1%), followed by Escherichia coli (2.7%); etiology of ASB in the SCD patients was more diverse compared to healthy people. All the E. coli isolates were susceptible to amikacin, sparfloxacin and norfloxacin but resistant to ampicillin.
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- Eric S Donkor
- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
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Alharthi AA, Taha AA, Edrees AE, Elnawawy AN, Abdelrahman AH. Screening for urine abnormalities among preschool children in western Saudi Arabia. Saudi Med J 2014; 35:1477-81. [PMID: 25491212 PMCID: PMC4362158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2014] [Accepted: 09/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To estimate the frequency of urinary problems among preschool children. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 1000 preschool asymptomatic children attending the outpatient clinics of the Children's Hospital, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between August 2013 and December 2013 were subjected to dipstick urine analysis. Microscopic examination was performed for the abnormal dipstick samples, and children with hematuria were investigated for kidney function. RESULTS Dipstick urine analysis revealed abnormal findings in 25.1% of the screened children. The most common dipstick abnormalities were positive nitrite test in 18.1%, hematuria in 16.9%, and positive leukocyte esterase test in 14.3% of the cases. The most common abnormality in microscopic urine examination was crystals in 13% of the cases. Pyuria were evident in 5% of cases and hematuria in 2.5%. The most common bacteria in positive urine culture samples was Escherichia coli in 62.6%. CONCLUSION In view of these important findings, dipstick screening should be implemented in preschool children.
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- Abdulla A. Alharthi
- From the Pediatric Nephrology Department (Alharthi), Department of Public Health and Community Medicine (Taha, Elnawawy), Department of Medicine (Edrees, Abdelrahman), College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine (Taha), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufyia University, Menoufyia, Egypt.
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- From the Pediatric Nephrology Department (Alharthi), Department of Public Health and Community Medicine (Taha, Elnawawy), Department of Medicine (Edrees, Abdelrahman), College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine (Taha), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufyia University, Menoufyia, Egypt.
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- From the Pediatric Nephrology Department (Alharthi), Department of Public Health and Community Medicine (Taha, Elnawawy), Department of Medicine (Edrees, Abdelrahman), College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine (Taha), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufyia University, Menoufyia, Egypt.
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- From the Pediatric Nephrology Department (Alharthi), Department of Public Health and Community Medicine (Taha, Elnawawy), Department of Medicine (Edrees, Abdelrahman), College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine (Taha), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufyia University, Menoufyia, Egypt.
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- From the Pediatric Nephrology Department (Alharthi), Department of Public Health and Community Medicine (Taha, Elnawawy), Department of Medicine (Edrees, Abdelrahman), College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine (Taha), Faculty of Medicine, Menoufyia University, Menoufyia, Egypt.
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Nwokocha A, Ujunwa F, Onukwuli V, Okafor H, Onyemelukwe N. Changing Pattern of Bacteriuria among Asymptomatic Secondary School Adolescents within Enugu South East Nigeria. Ann Med Health Sci Res 2014; 4:728-32. [PMID: 25328783 PMCID: PMC4199164 DOI: 10.4103/2141-9248.141537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: Urinary tract infection is one of the infections that could lead to chronic kidney disease. Most of the offending isolates are usually Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli. Adolescent age groups are a special group of individuals who indulge in some risk behavior that could predispose them to urinary tract infections with possible mixed flora. Aim: The aim was to determine the burden of Gram-positive significant bacteriuria among adolescents in Enugu. Subjects and Methods: A survey of 628 adolescents attending secondary schools in Enugu was studied. Information on sociodemographic profile was obtained using a self-administered questionnaire. Clean-catch urine sample was collected using a sterile boric acid bottle, and this was cultured in both anaerobic and aerobic media. Significant isolates were Gram-stained in order to determine their characteristics. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 15.0.(Chicago Illinois USA). Results: There were 324 females and 304 males. Significant bacteria growth was identified in 61 samples giving a prevalence rate of 9.7% (61/628). Gram-positive bacteria were isolated in 77.1% (47/61) of samples, while Gram-negative bacteria were isolated in 22.9% (14/61) of samples. Staphylococcus saprophyticus was the most common Gram-positive organism isolated this consists 38.3% (18/47) while E. coli was the most common Gram-negative bacteria isolated comprising 64.2% (9/14). Other Gram-positive bacteria isolated were Staphylococcus auerus, Staphylococcus epididimis. All isolated bacteria were more common in females 44/61 (72.1%) than males 17/61 (27.9%). Conclusion: Gram-positive bacteriuria is prevalent among secondary school adolescents, and S. saprophyticus is the most common Gram-positive organism implicated. Further studies should be undertaken to determine the risk factors and possible sensitivity pattern among the age group.
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- Arc Nwokocha
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pediatrics, UNTH, Ituku Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pediatrics, UNTH, Ituku Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu State, Nigeria
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Dibua UME, Onyemerela IS, Nweze EI. Frequency, urinalysis and susceptibility profile of pathogens causing urinary tract infections in Enugu State, southeast Nigeria. Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo 2014; 56:55-9. [PMID: 24553609 PMCID: PMC4085832 DOI: 10.1590/s0036-46652014000100008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2013] [Accepted: 04/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective: This study was designed to determine the frequency and
causative agent(s) of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in individuals with symptoms of
urinary tract infections in Enugu State of Southeast Nigeria, and to determine the
antibiotic susceptibility pattern of microbial agents isolated from urine
culture. Methods: The study involved 211 individuals (149 females and 62 males)
clinically suspected for UTI. Urine samples were collected by the mid-stream ‘clean
catch’ method and tested using standard procedures. Antibiotic susceptibility of the
isolated pathogens was tested using the Kirby-Bauer technique according to the
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines. Results: Microscopy of centrifuged urine samples showed 16 patients had
pyuria while 54 had pus cells. Calcium oxalate crystals were found in 14 samples.
Urinalysis performed with urine samples showed 17 had protein; seven were nitrite
positive and three had moderate to high glucose concentration. Fifty-four urine
samples (36.2%) from females and 12 (19.4%) from males showed significant growth upon
culture. Gram stain and biochemical tests identified nine different organisms with
Escherichia coli as the most common isolated species. Forty three
randomly selected strains were further tested for their susceptibility against a
panel of antibiotics. Thirty isolates (81.08%) were resistant to four or more
antibiotics with the highest resistance shown by E. coli (76.67%).
All the Gram- negative isolates were resistant to Ampicilox, Cefuroxime and
Amoxicillin. Conclusion: Urinary tract infections were found more in females in the
area under study. As found in other studies, E. coli was the most
predominant isolate, although other organisms seem to be on the increase.
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- Uju M E Dibua
- Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Anígilájé EA, Bitto TT. Prevalence and Predictors of Urinary Tract Infections among Children with Cerebral Palsy in Makurdi, Nigeria. Int J Nephrol 2013; 2013:937268. [PMID: 24371524 PMCID: PMC3858867 DOI: 10.1155/2013/937268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2013] [Accepted: 10/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background. Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are prone to urinary tract infection (UTI). Methods/Objectives. The prevalence and the predictors of UTI among children with CP were compared to age- and sex-matched children without CP at Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, Nigeria, from December 2011 to May 2013. Results. The age range was between 2 and 15 years with a mean age of 8.63 ± 3.83 years including 30 males and 22 females. UTI was confirmed in 20 (38.5%) CP children compared to 2 children (3.8%) without CP (P value 0.000). Among CP children, Escherichia coli was the commonest organism isolated in 9 (9/20, 45.0%), Streptococcus faecalis in 4 (20.0%), and Staphylococcus aureus in 3 (15%), while both Proteus spp. and Klebsiella spp. were isolated in 2 children (10.0%) each. Escherichia coli was also found in the 2 children without CP. All the organisms were resistant to cotrimoxazole, nalidixic acid, nitrofurantoin, and amoxiclav, while they were 100% sensitive to ceftriaxone and the quinolones. In a univariate regression analysis, only moderate to severe gross motor dysfunction predicted the risk of UTI (OR = 54.81, 95% CI, 2.27-1324.00, P value 0.014). Conclusion. Efforts should be put in place to aid mobility among CP children in order to reduce the risk of UTI.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, Benue State University, P.M.B. 102119, Makurdi, Nigeria
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