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Young AM, Tanaka MM, Yuwono C, Wehrhahn MC, Zhang L. Clinical Setting Comparative Analysis of Uropathogens and Antibiotic Resistance: A Retrospective Study Spanning the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic. Open Forum Infect Dis 2024; 11:ofad676. [PMID: 38333882 PMCID: PMC10853000 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofad676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in uropathogens has been increasing in Australia. Many nations observed heightened AMR during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, but it is not known how this may vary across clinical settings and in nations with lower infection rates. Methods We investigated the uropathogen composition and corresponding antibiotic resistance of 775 559 Australian isolates from the community, hospitals, and aged care facilities before (2016-2019) and during (2020-2022) the COVID-19 pandemic. A mathematical model was developed to predict the likelihood of resistance to currently recommended antibiotics for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs). Results Among uropathogens originating from the community, hospitals, and aged care facilities, Escherichia coli accounted for 71.4%, 57.6%, and 65.2%, respectively. During the COVID-19 pandemic period, there was an increase in UTIs caused by E coli across all settings. Uropathogens from aged care and hospitals frequently showed higher resistance to antibiotics compared to those isolated from the community. Interestingly, AMR among uropathogens showed a declining trend during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the resistance patterns of the past 3 years, our modeling predicted that 30%, 42.6%, and 38.8% of UTIs in the community, hospitals, and aged care facilities, respectively, would exhibit resistance to trimethoprim treatment as empirical therapy. In contrast, resistance to nitrofurantoin was predicted to be 14.6%, 26%, and 24.1% from these 3 respective settings. Conclusions Empirical therapy of UTIs in Australia with trimethoprim requires evaluation due to high rates of resistance observed across clinical settings.
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- Alexandra M Young
- School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology, a Sonic Healthcare Australia Pathology Practice, Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Kneis D, Lemay-St-Denis C, Cellier-Goetghebeur S, Elena AX, Berendonk TU, Pelletier JN, Heß S. Trimethoprim resistance in surface and wastewater is mediated by contrasting variants of the dfrB gene. THE ISME JOURNAL 2023; 17:1455-1466. [PMID: 37369703 PMCID: PMC10432401 DOI: 10.1038/s41396-023-01460-7] [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: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Trimethoprim (TMP) is a low-cost, widely prescribed antibiotic. Its effectiveness is increasingly challenged by the spread of genes coding for TMP-resistant dihydrofolate reductases: dfrA, and the lesser-known, evolutionarily unrelated dfrB. Despite recent reports of novel variants conferring high level TMP resistance (dfrB10 to dfrB21), the prevalence of dfrB is still unknown due to underreporting, heterogeneity of the analyzed genetic material in terms of isolation sources, and limited bioinformatic processing. In this study, we explored a coherent set of shotgun metagenomic sequences to quantitatively estimate the abundance of dfrB gene variants in aquatic environments. Specifically, we scanned sequences originating from influents and effluents of municipal sewage treatment plants as well as river-borne microbiomes. Our analyses reveal an increased prevalence of dfrB1, dfrB2, dfrB3, dfrB4, dfrB5, and dfrB7 in wastewater microbiomes as compared to freshwater. These gene variants were frequently found in genomic neighborship with other resistance genes, transposable elements, and integrons, indicating their mobility. By contrast, the relative abundances of the more recently discovered variants dfrB9, dfrB10, and dfrB13 were significantly higher in freshwater than in wastewater microbiomes. Moreover, their direct neighborship with other resistance genes or markers of mobile genetic elements was significantly less likely. Our findings suggest that natural freshwater communities form a major reservoir of the recently discovered dfrB gene variants. Their proliferation and mobilization in response to the exposure of freshwater communities to selective TMP concentrations may promote the prevalence of high-level TMP resistance and thus limit the future effectiveness of antimicrobial therapies.
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- David Kneis
- TU Dresden, Institute of Hydrobiology, 01062, Dresden, Germany.
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- PROTEO, The Québec Network for Research on Protein, Function, Engineering and Applications, Quebec, QC, Canada
- CGCC, Center in Green Chemistry and Catalysis, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine, University of Montréal, Montréal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada
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- PROTEO, The Québec Network for Research on Protein, Function, Engineering and Applications, Quebec, QC, Canada
- CGCC, Center in Green Chemistry and Catalysis, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine, University of Montréal, Montréal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada
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- TU Dresden, Institute of Hydrobiology, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- PROTEO, The Québec Network for Research on Protein, Function, Engineering and Applications, Quebec, QC, Canada
- CGCC, Center in Green Chemistry and Catalysis, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine, University of Montréal, Montréal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada
- Chemistry Department, University of Montréal, Montréal, QC, H2V 0B3, Canada
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- TU Dresden, Institute of Microbiology, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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Farizqi MTI, Effendi MH, Adikara RTS, Yudaniayanti IS, Putra GDS, Khairullah AR, Kurniawan SC, Silaen OSM, Ramadhani S, Millannia SK, Kaben SE, Waruwu YKK. Detection of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli genes isolated from cat rectal swabs at Surabaya Veterinary Hospital, Indonesia. Vet World 2023; 16:1917-1925. [PMID: 37859949 PMCID: PMC10583880 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2023.1917-1925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Background and Aim Escherichia coli causes a bacterial illness that frequently affects cats. Diseases caused by E. coli are treated using antibiotics. Because of their proximity to humans, cats possess an extremely high risk of contracting antibiotic resistance genes when their owners touch cat feces containing E. coli that harbor resistance genes. This study was conducted to identify multidrug-resistant E. coli and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing genes from cat rectal swabs collected at Surabaya City Veterinary Hospital to determine antibiotic sensitivity. Materials and Methods Samples of cat rectal swabs were cultured in Brilliant Green Bile Lactose Broth medium and then streaked on eosin methylene blue agar medium for bacterial isolation, whereas Gram-staining and IMViC tests were conducted to confirm the identification results. The Kirby-Bauer diffusion test was used to determine antibiotic sensitivity, and the double-disk synergy test was used to determine ESBL-producing bacteria. Molecular detection of the genes TEM and CTX-M was performed using a polymerase chain reaction. Results Based on morphological culture, Gram-staining, and biochemical testing, the results of sample inspection showed that of the 100 cat rectal swab samples isolated, 71 (71%) were positive for E. coli. Furthermore, 23 E. coli isolates (32.39%) demonstrated the highest resistance to ampicillin. Four isolates were confirmed to be multidurg-resistant and ESBL-producing strains. Molecular examination revealed that three E. coli isolates harbored TEM and CTX-M. Conclusion In conclusion, pet owners must be educated on the use of antibiotics to improve their knowledge about the risks of antibiotic resistance.
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- M. Thoriq Ihza Farizqi
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Kampus C Mulyorejo, Surabaya, 60115, East Java, Indonesia
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- Division of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Kampus C Mulyorejo, Surabaya, 60115, East Java, Indonesia
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- Division of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Kampus C Mulyorejo, Surabaya, 60115, East Java, Indonesia
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- Division of Veterinary Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Kampus C Mulyorejo, Surabay, 60115, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Kampus C Mulyorejo, Surabaya, 60115, East Java, Indonesia
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- Division of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Kampus C Mulyorejo, Surabaya, 60115, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Specialisation in Molecule, Cell and Organ Functioning, Wageningen University and Research. Wageningen, 6708 PB, Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jl. Salemba Raya No. 6 Senen, Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Kampus C Mulyorejo, Surabaya, 60115, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Kampus C Mulyorejo, Surabaya, 60115, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Kampus C Mulyorejo, Surabaya, 60115, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Kampus C Mulyorejo, Surabaya, 60115, East Java, Indonesia
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Bielec F, Brauncajs M, Pastuszak-Lewandoska D. Nitrofuran Derivatives Cross-Resistance Evidence-Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Nitrofurantoin and Furazidin In Vitro Susceptibility Testing. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5166. [PMID: 37629208 PMCID: PMC10455607 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12165166] [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: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The treatment of urinary tract infections is usually empirical. For example, nitrofuran derivatives, mainly nitrofurantoin (but also furazidin), are used in Eastern Europe. A significant problem is the assessment of the usefulness of furazidin, as there are no standards for susceptibility testing. Additionally, a high percentage of strains resistant to nitrofurantoin should prompt caution when choosing furazidin in therapy. This study aimed to answer the question of whether it is possible to use nitrofurantoin susceptibility for furazidin drug susceptibility analyses and if there is any cross-resistance in the nitrofuran derivatives group. One hundred E. coli clinical isolates, obtained from the Central Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Lodz, were cultured from positive urine samples. For susceptibility testing, microdilution and disk diffusion methods, following EUCAST guidelines, were used. The results showed that the MICs of furazidin were equal to or lower than those of nitrofurantoin in 89% of the tested strains. The MIC50/90 values for furazidin were two times lower than those for nitrofurantoin. Positive correlations were found between MICs and growth inhibition zones for both antibiotics. Based on the obtained data and previous studies, it was assumed that the transfer of susceptibility testing results from nitrofurantoin to furazidin is acceptable due to cross-resistance in nitrofuran derivatives.
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- Filip Bielec
- Department of Microbiology and Laboratory Medical Immunology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-151 Lodz, Poland; (M.B.); (D.P.-L.)
- Medical Microbiology Laboratory, Central Teaching Hospital of Medical University of Lodz, 92-213 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology and Laboratory Medical Immunology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-151 Lodz, Poland; (M.B.); (D.P.-L.)
- Medical Microbiology Laboratory, Central Teaching Hospital of Medical University of Lodz, 92-213 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology and Laboratory Medical Immunology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-151 Lodz, Poland; (M.B.); (D.P.-L.)
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[Urinary tract infections in older adults: Etiology and antimicrobial susceptibilities in a southern area of Spain]. Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol 2023; 58:22-26. [PMID: 36707356 DOI: 10.1016/j.regg.2022.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most prevalent diseases in clinical practice and increases in patients older than 65years compared to middle-aged patients. In order to improve empirical treatment, the etiology and antibiotic sensitivity profile of the most frequent bacteria that produce UTIs in older people have been studied. MATERIAL AND METHODS Cross-sectional, descriptive and retrospective study in which isolated micro-organisms with significant counts in urine samples from patients with UTI were included. The global etiology and according to sex were analyzed. Only one urine sample per patient and UTI episode was considered. RESULTS Regarding the origin of the sample, the highest proportion was in primary care with 4853 urine cultures (51.6% of positive urine cultures), followed by hospital care with 3565 urine cultures (46.4% of positive urine cultures) and 94 urine cultures in nursing homes elderly (2% positive urine cultures). Escherichia coli was the most isolated micro-organism both in the population as a whole (54%) and in each of the analyzed groups. It was observed that E.coli isolated in women was significantly higher than in men (χ2, P=.044). Their sensitivity was: 80% fosfomycin and 75% amoxicillin-clavulanic acid. CONCLUSIONS E.coli continues to be the most frequently isolated micro-organism in UTI. Empirical treatment of UTI in our environment should include fosfomycin or amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, regardless of the health care unit and gender.
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Multi-year antimicrobial-resistance trends in urine Escherichia coli isolates from both community-based and hospital-based laboratories of an Australian local health district. J Glob Antimicrob Resist 2022; 31:386-390. [PMID: 36436824 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2022.11.008] [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: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Efforts to monitor and combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are typically focused on the hospital-based laboratory setting. The aim of this study was to longitudinally examine and compare trends in AMR among urine Escherichia coli isolates from a private community-based laboratory and a public hospital-based laboratory in an Australian local health district. METHODS A total of 108 262 urine E. coli isolates from a public hospital-based laboratory (N = 34 103) and a private community-based laboratory (N = 74 159) in a single health district between 2007-2019 were analysed. Linear regression was used to identify significance of change in AMR rates in both laboratories independently and detect any significant interaction of each setting in proportional change over the study period. RESULTS Similar AMR trends were detected among urinary E. coli isolates in private community-based laboratory and public hospital-based laboratory settings over 12 y. AMR rates were consistently higher in the public hospital-based setting. Ampicillin was the only antibiotic for which the E. coli resistance trend did not significantly change over the time period in either laboratory setting. All other antibiotics showed a significant increase in AMR rates over time in both settings. CONCLUSIONS AMR rates in both the private community-based laboratory and public hospital-based laboratory settings increased over time and were consistently higher in the public hospital-based laboratory setting. Since private laboratories handle the vast majority of pathology volumes in community outpatient settings in Australia, interventions incorporating the community-based laboratory setting are critical to addressing AMR in the community.
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Mohammed D, Isa HM, Ali MF. Microbial Etiology and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Urinary Tract Pathogens in Hospitalized Infants in Bahrain: A Tertiary Care Center Experience. Cureus 2022; 14:e29236. [PMID: 36277545 PMCID: PMC9578659 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.29236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are fairly common in infants. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial to avoid complications. However, providing appropriate antibiotic treatment is a challenge to any clinician considering the rise in the urinary pathogens that are resistant to the commonly used antibiotics especially with the emergence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing organisms. Consequently, this leaves the physician with limited options of antibiotic choices. This study aims to investigate the local resistance patterns of uropathogens causing UTIs in hospitalized infants in Bahrain and to provide guidance for the preferred choice of empirical antibiotic treatment. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study with an analysis of the medical records of infants from birth to one year of age admitted with UTIs at Salmaniya Medical Complex between June 2015 and June 2017 was conducted. Results: Data were obtained from 117 term infants (no preterm infants were included), with 80 (68.4%) being male. A total of 106 (90.6%) patients were less than six months of age. The most frequently isolated organisms were Escherichia coli found in 66 (49.6%) patients, followed by Klebsiella in 43 (32.3%). Forty-eight (36%) were ESBL-producing organisms (31 and 17 of E. coli and Klebsiella, respectively). The highest antibiotic resistance of E. coli was found against cephalosporin (55.5%), while penicillin resistance was only 19.4% and co-trimoxazole was 14.4%. Resistance rates of non-E. coli organisms were highest against cephalosporin (44.6%), followed by nitrofurantoin (19.1%) and penicillin (18.5%). The overall resistance to cephalosporin antibiotics was highest against cephalothin (a first-generation cephalosporin) (54.9%). The second highest resistance rate was demonstrated against cefuroxime (a second-generation cephalosporin) (50.5%), followed by ceftriaxone (a third-generation cephalosporin) (45.1%). Lower resistance rates were found against cefotaxime (22.3%), followed by ceftazidime (33.3%). A resistance rate of zero was found against cefepime (a fourth-generation cephalosporin). Aminoglycosides and nitrofurantoin demonstrated the lowest resistance rates among all cultured uropathogens. Among all cultures, 3.9% of the E. coli were resistant to aminoglycosides, while non-E. coli organisms showed zero resistance to aminoglycosides. Regarding the nitrofurantoin antibiotic, 19% of non-E. coli bacteria showed resistance, while only 1.7% of E. coli were resistant to this antibiotic. Zero resistance to carbapenem was found in E. coli organisms (both ESBL and non-ESBL), compared to 1.9% resistance by non-E. coli organisms (both ESBL and non-ESBL combined). Conclusion: E. coli is the predominant uropathogen causing UTI in infants with high rates of ESBL organisms in our community. Since the highest resistance was found against cephalosporins, aminoglycosides and nitrofurantoin are the preferred empirical antibiotic options for the treatment of UTIs. For infants with ESBL organisms, carbapenem antibiotics represent a good treatment option.
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Urban Wildlife Crisis: Australian Silver Gull Is a Bystander Host to Widespread Clinical Antibiotic Resistance. mSystems 2022; 7:e0015822. [PMID: 35469421 PMCID: PMC9238384 DOI: 10.1128/msystems.00158-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The Australian silver gull is an urban-adapted species that frequents anthropogenic waste sites. The enterobacterial flora of synanthropic birds often carries antibiotic resistance genes. Whole-genome sequence analyses of 425 Escherichia coli isolates from cloacal swabs of chicks inhabiting three coastal sites in New South Wales, Australia, cultured on media supplemented with meropenem, cefotaxime, or ciprofloxacin are reported. Phylogenetically, over 170 antibiotic-resistant lineages from 96 sequence types (STs) representing all major phylogroups were identified. Remarkably, 25 STs hosted the carbapenemase gene blaIMP-4, sourced only from Five Islands. Class 1 integrons carrying blaIMP and blaOXA alongside blaCTX-M and qnrS were notable. Multiple plasmid types mobilized blaIMP-4 and blaOXA-1, and 121 isolates (28%) carried either a ColV-like (18%) or a pUTI89-like (10%) F virulence plasmid. Phylogenetic comparisons to human isolates provided evidence of interspecies transmission. Our study underscores the importance of bystander species in the transmission of antibiotic-resistant and pathogenic E. coli. IMPORTANCE By compiling various genomic and phenotypic data sets, we have provided one of the most comprehensive genomic studies of Escherichia coli isolates from the Australian silver gull, on media containing clinically relevant antibiotics. The analysis of genetic structures capturing antimicrobial resistance genes across three gull breeding colonies in New South Wales, Australia, and comparisons to clinical data have revealed a range of trackable genetic signatures that highlight the broad distribution of clinical antimicrobial resistance in more than 170 different lineages of E. coli. Conserved truncation sizes of the class 1 integrase gene, a key component of multiple-drug resistance structures in the Enterobacteriaceae, represent unique deletion events that are helping to link seemingly disparate isolates and highlight epidemiologically relevant data between wildlife and clinical sources. Notably, only the most anthropogenically affected of the three sites (Five Islands) was observed to host carbapenem resistance, indicating a potential reservoir among the sites sampled.
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Thompson DK, Muradyan AG, Miller AS, Ahiawodzi PD. Antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli urinary tract infections at a North Carolina community hospital: Comparison of rural and urban community type. Am J Infect Control 2022; 50:86-91. [PMID: 34499977 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.08.032] [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: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to identify differences in urinary E. coli resistance rates based on community type of patient residence (rural and urban). METHODS This cross-sectional study examined antibiotic resistance of E. coli isolates from 12,604 urine specimens at a North Carolina hospital between 2016 and 2018. Using multivariable logistic regression modeling, we investigated the association between resistance and community type, adjusting for patient age, gender, season, and setting of infection onset. Analyses were performed using SAS Version 9.3 (SAS Institute, Cary, NC) at alpha = 0.05. RESULTS Prevalence of resistance was highest for ampicillin (42.2%), ampicillin-sulbactam (24.7%), ciprofloxacin (21.8%), trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (SXT) (21.6%), and levofloxacin (21.4%). Rural compared to urban community type was significantly associated with resistance of E. coli urinary isolates to ciprofloxacin (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.29, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.16-1.43, P < .0001), levofloxacin (aOR = 1.28, 95% CI = 1.15-1.42, P < .0001), SXT (aOR = 1.15, 95% CI = 1.04-1.27, P = .01), and nitrofurantoin (aOR = 1.57, 95% CI = 1.13-2.17, P = .01). CONCLUSIONS Rural community type may influence urinary E. coli resistance to fluoroquinolones, SXT, and nitrofurantoin, indicating the need for antimicrobial stewardship interventions in medically underserved populations.
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Hussain T, Moqadasi M, Malik S, Salman Zahid A, Nazary K, Khosa SM, Arshad MM, Joyce J, Khan R, Puvvada S, Walizada K, Khan AR. Uropathogens Antimicrobial Sensitivity and Resistance Pattern From Outpatients in Balochistan, Pakistan. Cureus 2021; 13:e17527. [PMID: 34646592 PMCID: PMC8485873 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Objective To determine the pattern of microbes responsible for urinary tract infections and their susceptibility to different antibiotics. Method This is a cross-sectional study conducted at Quetta, Pakistan. The urine samples of 400 patients were collected and sent for culture and sensitivity analysis. The results were recorded on an excel datasheet. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the data. Results Out of 400 urine samples, 266 samples were culture positive for microorganisms. The most common organism on analysis was Escherichia coli 123/266 (46.24%) followed by Staphylococcus saprophyticus 59/266 (22.18%) and Klebsiella pneumonia 49/266 (18.42%). Gram-negative microorganisms were most susceptible to fosfomycin, cefoperazone/sulbactam, and meropenem. Gram-positive microorganisms were most susceptible to fosfomycin, cefoperazone/sulbactam, meropenem, and amoxicillin/clavulanate. High rates of resistance in E. coli were observed to most commonly prescribed broad-spectrum antibiotics; ceftriaxone (64.35%), cefotaxime (76.54%), ceftazidime (49.43%), cefepime (53.44%), levofloxacin (71.26%), and amoxicillin/clavulanate (70.31%). E. coli was the major multidrug-resistant organism. Conclusion High rates of antibiotic resistance and multi-drug resistance were revealed in this study due to the widespread and injudicious use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Thus, it is highly recommended to regulate the pharmacies. Physicians should judiciously prescribe antibiotics and practice the culture and sensitivity of urine samples rather than blind prescription. Continued surveillance on uropathogens prevalence and resistance, new and next-generation antibiotics, and rapid diagnostic tests to differentiate viral from bacterial infections is the need of time.
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- Taimoor Hussain
- Neurology/General Practitioner, Bolan Medical College, Quetta, PAK
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- Medical Laboratory Technology, Shafa Khana Sahib Zaman Hosptial, Quetta, PAK
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- Medicine, Army Medical College Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi, PAK
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- Intern, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, IND
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- Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine & Sagore Dutta Hospital, Kolkata, IND
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- Medicine and Surgery, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAK
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Cuningham W, Perera S, Coulter S, Nimmo GR, Yarwood T, Tong SYC, Wozniak TM. Antibiotic resistance in uropathogens across northern Australia 2007-20 and impact on treatment guidelines. JAC Antimicrob Resist 2021; 3:dlab127. [PMID: 34409293 PMCID: PMC8364662 DOI: 10.1093/jacamr/dlab127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Urinary tract infections are common and are increasingly resistant to antibiotic therapy. Northern Australia is a sparsely populated region with limited access to healthcare, a relatively high burden of disease, a substantial regional and remote population, and high rates of antibiotic resistance in skin pathogens. OBJECTIVES To explore trends in antibiotic resistance for common uropathogens Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in northern Australia, and how these relate to current treatment guidelines in the community and hospital settings. METHODS We used data from an antibiotic resistance surveillance system. We calculated the monthly and yearly percentage of isolates that were resistant in each antibiotic class, by bacterium. We analysed resistance proportions geographically and temporally, stratifying by healthcare setting. Using simple linear regression, we investigated longitudinal trends in monthly resistance proportions and correlation between community and hospital isolates. RESULTS Our analysis included 177 223 urinary isolates from four pathology providers between 2007 and 2020. Resistance to most studied antibiotics remained <20% (for E. coli and K. pneumoniae, respectively, in 2019: amoxicillin/clavulanate 16%, 5%; cefazolin 17%, 8%; nitrofurantoin 1%, 31%; trimethoprim 36%, 17%; gentamicin 7%, 2%; extended-spectrum cephalosporins 8%, 5%), but many are increasing by 1%-3% (absolute) per year. Patterns of resistance were similar between isolates from community and hospital patients. CONCLUSIONS Antibiotic resistance in uropathogens is increasing in northern Australia, but treatment guidelines generally remain appropriate for empirical therapy of patients with suspected infection (except trimethoprim in some settings). Our findings demonstrate the importance of local surveillance data (HOTspots) to inform clinical decision making and guidelines.
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- Will Cuningham
- Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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- Prevention Division, Department of Health, Medication Services Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- Central Laboratory, Pathology Queensland, Queensland, Australia
- Griffith University School of Medicine, Queensland, Australia
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- Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Australia Project, Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Healthcare, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- Cairns Hospital, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
- Rural Clinical School, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
- Victorian Infectious Diseases Service, The Royal Melbourne Hospital at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The University of Melbourne at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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Veeraraghavan B, Bakthavatchalam YD, Sahni RD. Oral Antibiotics in Clinical Development for Community-Acquired Urinary Tract Infections. Infect Dis Ther 2021; 10:1815-1835. [PMID: 34357517 PMCID: PMC8572892 DOI: 10.1007/s40121-021-00509-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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The treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) has been complicated by the emergence of multidrug-resistant, β-lactamase-expressing pathogens. As a result of the limited treatment options, patients often require hospitalization and intravenous therapy. In essence, a strong unmet need for oral antibiotics, active against extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) uropathogens has emerged. Oral carbapenems (tebipenem and sulopenem) and oral cephalosporin/β-lactamase inhibitor combinations are in various stages of clinical development for the treatment of uncomplicated and complicated UTI. Tebipenem, if approved, will be the first oral treatment for complicated UTI while sulopenem will be for uncomplicated UTI. The β-lactamase inhibitors ETX0282, VNRX7145, ARX1796, and QPX7728 are combined with cefpodoxime proxetil or ceftibuten that achieve favorable exposures in urine compared to other uropathogen-active oral cephalosporins. The combination ceftibuten-QPX7728 has potential broad-spectrum coverage against carbapenemase producers including metallo β-lactamase producers. Other novel combinations, namely cefpodoxime/ETX0282, ceftibuten/VNRX-7145, and ceftibuten/ARX1796, have also demonstrated excellent activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapanemase (KPC) and OXA-48-like producers. All these agents, upon their arrival for commercial use, would strengthen the outpatient therapy.
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- Balaji Veeraraghavan
- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632004, India.
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632004, India
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Mitchell BG, Prael G, Curryer C, Russo PL, Fasugba O, Lowthian J, Cheng AC, Archibold J, Robertson M, Kiernan M. The frequency of urinary tract infections and the value of antiseptics in community-dwelling people who undertake intermittent urinary catheterization: A systematic review. Am J Infect Control 2021; 49:1058-1065. [PMID: 33485920 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND This systematic review had 2 aims. First to identify the incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI) and bacteriuria in people undertaking intermittent catheterization (IC), second to determine the effectiveness of antiseptic cleaning of the meatal area prior to IC in reducing the incidence of UTI and bacteriuria. METHODS A systematic review was conducted. Medline and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature electronic databases were systematically searched between January 1, 1990 and January 31, 2020, to identify studies that reported either the incidence of UTI or bacteriuria or the impact of using antiseptics for meatal cleaning prior to IC on incidence of these same outcomes. RESULTS Twenty-five articles were identified for the first aim, 2 articles for the second. The proportion of participants experiencing ≥1 UTIs per year ranged from 15.4% to 86.6%. Synthesis of these studies suggest a combined incidence of 44.2% (95%CI 40.2%-48.5%) of participants having ≥1 UTIs per year. One of the 2 studies exploring the benefit of antiseptics in reducing UTI suggest some potential benefit of using chlorhexidine in reducing UTIs. Both studies have significant limitations, making interpretation difficult. CONCLUSIONS A large proportion of people undertaking IC in the community have UTIs each year. Evidence on the role of antiseptics in the prevention of UTI for people who undertake IC remains unclear.
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- Brett G Mitchell
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, NSW, Australia; Central Coast Local Health District, Gosford, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, NSW, Australia
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- Cabrini Health, Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, NSW, Australia
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- Bolton Clarke Research Institute, Bolton Clarke, Bentleigh, Australia; Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Institute of Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Infection Prevention and Healthcare Epidemiology Unit, Alfred Health, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, VIC, Australia
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- Central Coast Local Health District, Gosford, NSW, Australia
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- Central Coast Local Health District, Gosford, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, NSW, Australia; Richard Wells Research Centre, University of West London, United Kingdom
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Yu Z, Rabiee H, Guo J. Synergistic effect of sulfidated nano zerovalent iron and persulfate on inactivating antibiotic resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes. WATER RESEARCH 2021; 198:117141. [PMID: 33895590 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2021.117141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Antimicrobial resistance continues to be a rising global threat to public health. It is well recognized that wastewater treatment plants are reservoirs of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). However, traditional disinfection techniques are not effective to simultaneously remove ARB and ARGs, and the dynamic analysis of ARB inactivation have also been deficient. In this study, sulfidated nano zerovalent iron (S-nZVI) coupled with persulfate (PS) was applied to simultaneously remove both ARB (E. coli K-12 with RP4 plasmid) and ARGs (extra- and intracellular ARGs). S-nZVI/PS completely inactivated ARB (~7.8-log reduction) within 10 min and degraded all extracellular ARGs (~8.0-log reduction) within 5 min. These efficiencies were significantly higher (decay rate constant, k = 0.138 min-1) than those achieved individually (S-nZVI: k = 0.076 min-1; PS: k = 0.008 min-1), implying a synergistic effect between S-nZVI and PS against ARB and ARGs. The efficient removal rate of ARB was also supported by confocal microscopy and microfluidics at a single-cell level. The complete inactivation of ARB by S-nZVI/PS was also demonstrated in real drinking water and real wastewater effluent that contained natural organic matter and suspended solids. Regrowth assays showed that the treated ARB was not observed after 72 h or longer incubation, suggesting that ARB was permanently inactivated by radicals such as SO4•- and •OH. The destruction of bacterial cells compromised the removal efficiency of the intracellular ARGs, with only ~4.0-log reduction after 60 min treatment by S-nZVI/PS. Collectively, our results suggest the feasibility of S-nZVI coupled with PS for simultaneous ARB and ARGs removal in real water matrices.
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- Zhigang Yu
- Advanced Water Management Centre, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Advanced Water Management Centre, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Advanced Water Management Centre, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.
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Current antibiotic resistance patterns of rare uropathogens: survey from Central European Urology Department 2011-2019. BMC Urol 2021; 21:61. [PMID: 33849512 PMCID: PMC8042353 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-021-00821-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND While the resistance rates of commonly detected uropathogens are well described, those of less frequent Gram-negative uropathogenic bacteria have seldom been reported. The aim of this study was to examine the resistance rates of less frequent uropathogenic Gram-negatives in a population of patients treated in a Department of Urology of a tertiary referral centre in Central Europe over a period of 9 years. METHODS Data on all positive urine samples from urological in- and out-patients were extracted form the Department of Clinical Microbiology database from 2011 to 2019. Numbers of susceptible and resistant isolates per year were calculated for these uropathogens: Acinetobacter spp. (n = 74), Citrobacter spp. (n = 60), Enterobacter spp. (n = 250), Morganella morganii (n = 194), Providencia spp. (n = 53), Serratia spp. (n = 82) and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (n = 27). Antimicrobial agents selected for the survey included: ampicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, piperacillin/tazobactam; cefuroxime, cefotaxime, ceftazidime and cefepime; ciprofloxacin and ofloxacin; gentamicin and amikacin; ertapenem, meropenem and imipenem; trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (co-trimoxazole), nitrofurantoin and colistin. RESULTS Penicillin derivatives have generally poor effect except piperacillin/tazobactam. Cefuroxime is not efficient unlike cefotaxime (except against Acinetobacter spp. and S. maltophilia). Susceptibility to fluoroquinolones is limited. Amikacin is somewhat more efficient than gentamicine but susceptibilities for both safely exceed 80%. Nitrofurantoin shows virtually no efficiency. Cotrimoxazole acts well against Citrobacter spp., Serratia spp. and it is the treatment of choice for S. maltophilia UTIs. Among carbapenems, ertapenem was less efficient than meropenem and imipenem except for S. maltophilia whose isolates were mostly not suceptible to any carbapenems. CONCLUSIONS Uropathogenic microorganisms covered in this report are noteworthy for their frequently multi-drug resistant phenotypes. Knowledge of resistance patterns helps clinicians choose the right empirical antibiotic treatment when the taxonomical assignment of the isolate is known but sensitivity results are pending.
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Sugianli AK, Ginting F, Parwati I, de Jong MD, van Leth F, Schultsz C. Antimicrobial resistance among uropathogens in the Asia-Pacific region: a systematic review. JAC Antimicrob Resist 2021; 3:dlab003. [PMID: 34223081 PMCID: PMC8210283 DOI: 10.1093/jacamr/dlab003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in urinary tract infections (UTI) is a global public health problem. However, estimates of the prevalence of AMR, required for empirical treatment guidelines, are lacking for many regions. OBJECTIVES To perform a systematic review and summarize the available information about AMR prevalence among urinary Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, the two priority uropathogens, in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). METHODS PubMed, EBSCO and Web of Science databases were searched for articles (2008-20), following PRISMA guidelines. The prevalence of resistance was calculated and reported as point estimate with 95% CI for antimicrobial drugs recommended in WHO treatment guidelines. Data were stratified by country and surveillance approach (laboratory- or population-based surveillance). The quality of included articles was assessed using a modified Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale. RESULTS Out of 2400 identified articles, 24 studies, reporting on 11 (26.8%) of the 41 APAC countries, met the inclusion criteria. Prevalence of resistance against trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, ciprofloxacin, and ceftriaxone ranged between 33% and 90%, with highest prevalence reported from Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Resistance against nitrofurantoin ranged between 2.7% and 31.4%. Two studies reported data on fosfomycin resistance (1.8% and 1.7%). Quality of reporting was moderate. CONCLUSIONS We show very high prevalence estimates of AMR against antibiotics commonly used for the empirical treatment of UTI, in the limited number of countries in the APAC for which data are available. Novel feasible and affordable approaches that facilitate population-based AMR surveillance are needed to increase knowledge on AMR prevalence across the region.
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- Adhi Kristianto Sugianli
- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, Indonesia
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Global Health, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Global Health, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Li D, Reid CJ, Kudinha T, Jarocki VM, Djordjevic SP. Genomic analysis of trimethoprim-resistant extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli and recurrent urinary tract infections. Microb Genom 2020; 6:mgen000475. [PMID: 33206038 PMCID: PMC8116683 DOI: 10.1099/mgen.0.000475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common bacterial infections requiring medical attention and a leading justification for antibiotic prescription. Trimethoprim is prescribed empirically for uncomplicated cases. UTIs are primarily caused by extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) and ExPEC strains play a central role in disseminating antimicrobial-resistance genes worldwide. Here, we describe the whole-genome sequences of trimethoprim-resistant ExPEC and/or ExPEC from recurrent UTIs (67 in total) from patients attending a regional Australian hospital from 2006 to 2008. Twenty-three sequence types (STs) were observed, with ST131 predominating (28 %), then ST69 and ST73 (both 7 %). Co-occurrence of trimethoprim-resistance genes with genes conferring resistance to extended-spectrum β-lactams, heavy metals and quaternary ammonium ions was a feature of the ExPEC described here. Seven trimethoprim-resistance genes were identified, most commonly dfrA17 (38 %) and dfrA12 (18 %). An uncommon dfrB4 variant was also observed. Two blaCTX-M variants were identified - blaCTX-M-15 (16 %) and blaCTX-M-14 (10 %). The former was always associated with dfrA12, the latter with dfrA17, and all blaCTX-M genes co-occurred with chromate-resistance gene chrA. Eighteen class 1 integron structures were characterized, and chrA featured in eight structures; dfrA genes featured in seventeen. ST131 H30Rx isolates possessed distinct antimicrobial gene profiles comprising aac(3)-IIa, aac(6)-Ib-cr, aph(3')-Ia, aadA2, blaCTX-M-15, blaOXA-1 and dfrA12. The most common virulence-associated genes (VAGs) were fimH, fyuA, irp2 and sitA (all 91 %). Virulence profile clustering showed ST131 H30 isolates carried similar VAGs to ST73, ST405, ST550 and ST1193 isolates. The sole ST131 H27 isolate carried molecular predictors of enteroaggregative E. coli/ExPEC hybrid strains (aatA, aggR, fyuA). Seven isolates (10 %) carried VAGs suggesting ColV plasmid carriage. Finally, SNP analysis of serial UTI patients experiencing worsening sequelae demonstrated a high proportion of point mutations in virulence factors.
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- Dmitriy Li
- Ithree Institute, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Ithree Institute, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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- NSW Health Pathology, Microbiology, Orange Hospital, Orange, NSW 2800, Australia
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Orange, NSW 2800, Australia
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- Ithree Institute, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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Davey A, Tapley A, Mulquiney K, van Driel M, Fielding A, Holliday E, Ball J, Spike N, FitzGerald K, Magin P. Management of urinary tract infection by early-career general practitioners in Australia. J Eval Clin Pract 2020; 26:1703-1710. [PMID: 31875655 DOI: 10.1111/jep.13340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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RATIONALE, AIMS, AND OBJECTIVES Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common presentation to general practitioners (GPs). There is increasing antimicrobial resistance in urinary pathogens in many healthcare systems. Adherence to principles of antimicrobial stewardship is important to combat this problem. Our aim was to describe the prevalence of presentations of clinically diagnosed new UTI to early-career GPs, to describe management choices made, and to identify associations of prescribing antibiotics at the index consultation for UTI. METHOD This is a cross-sectional analysis of the Registrar Clinical Encounters in Training cohort study. Early-career GPs from five Australian states (urban to very remote practices) collected data on 60 consecutive patient encounters during each of three 6-month training terms. Proportions of problems being new UTIs, antibiotics prescribed, urine microscopy and culture ordered were calculated. Univariate and multivariable logistic regressions established associations of patient, registrar, and practice factors with prescribing antibiotics for a new UTI. RESULTS One thousand three hundred thirty-three early-career GPs diagnosed 2850 new UTIs from 189 736 consultations (1.5%; 95% CI, 1.4-1.6). Antibiotics were prescribed at 86% (95% CI, 84.7-87.2) of these index consultations. Antibiotic choice followed Australian therapeutic guideline recommendations. Urine microscopy and culture were requested at the index consultation less than recommended by guidelines in men, 69.2% (95% CI, 62.6-75.1), and children, 80.8% (95% CI, 76.4-84.6). Adults were significantly more likely to be treated with antibiotics at the index consultation than children under 16. CONCLUSIONS A new UTI is a common presentation to Australian early-career GPs. There is general adherence to guidelines for antibiotic choice in UTIs. Further research is needed, however, to understand some decisions made when managing UTI in children and men. This may reflect diagnostic uncertainty with consequent attention to antibiotic stewardship by deferring antibiotic prescription.
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- Andrew Davey
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.,Regional Training Organisation, GP Synergy, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.,Regional Training Organisation, GP Synergy, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.,Regional Training Organisation, GP Synergy, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Regional Training Organisation, GP Synergy, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.,Clinical Research Design, IT and Statistical Support Unit, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton, New South Wales, Australia
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- Clinical Research Design, IT and Statistical Support Unit, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton, New South Wales, Australia
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- Regional Training Organisation, Eastern Victoria General Practice Training, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.,Regional Training Organisation, General Practice Training Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.,Regional Training Organisation, GP Synergy, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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Alzahrani MA, Ali MS, Anwar S. Bacteria Causing Urinary Tract Infections and Its Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern at Tertiary Hospital in Al-Baha Region, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2020; 12:449-456. [PMID: 33679092 PMCID: PMC7909051 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_294_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Context Clinicians face one of the most common bacterial infections in developing countries that is urinary tract infection (UTI). Current knowledge on antimicrobial susceptibility pattern is essential for selecting appropriate therapy. Aims In this study, we investigated the various bacteria causing UTI and determined the sensitivity and resistance of antibiotics pattern against most prevalent uropathogens isolated from patients at tertiary hospital, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia. Settings and Design This was a retrospective study of urine culture conducted in King Fahad Hospital at Al-Baha in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods Laboratory reports and patient medical files of both inpatient and outpatient were collected between June 2017 and May 2018, targeting both male and female of age above 18 years of age, who had been treated for UTI. Results A total of 349 patients' urine report was studied to identify the uropathogens. Escherichia coli was the main etiologic agent in community and hospital-acquired infections. The majority of the bacteria was isolated from female (60%), whereas the remaining (40%) was from male. The most common isolates were E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterococcus faecalis, E. coli Extended spectrum beta-lactamases, Pseudomonas, and K. pneumoniae ESBL (these represented 37.82%, 19.20%, 10.89%, 10.32%, 6.59%, and 3.72%, of isolate, respectively). UTI due to E. coli was at a higher rate during summer than during winter. This study showed that ciprofloxacin (20.29%) and cefuroxime (16.14%) are most prescribed medications, followed by ceftriaxone (12.96%) and then tazocin (8.80%). Imipenem, meropenem, amikacin, vancomycin, tigecycline, linezolid, and colistin were highly sensitive for most types of bacteria, but gram-negative bacteria were highly resistant to ampicillin. Gram-positive bacteria showed highly resistance to cefoxitin. Conclusion The microbial culture and sensitivity of the isolates from urine samples should be carried out as a routine before starting the antimicrobial therapy. Current knowledge of the antibiotic sensitivity/resistance patterns of uropathogens at a particular geographical region is a guiding factor for choosing an appropriate empirical antimicrobial treatment rather than following universal guidelines.
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- Mohammed Abdullah Alzahrani
- Pharmaceutical Care Department, King Fahad Hospital, Albaha, Saudi Arabia.,Clinical Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Microbiology and Immunology Department, College of Pharmacy, Riyadh-Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmacology & Toxicology Department, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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Current Antibiotic Resistance Trends of Uropathogens in Central Europe: Survey from a Tertiary Hospital Urology Department 2011-2019. Antibiotics (Basel) 2020; 9:antibiotics9090630. [PMID: 32971752 PMCID: PMC7559630 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics9090630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Monitoring of pathogen resistance profiles is necessary to guide empirical antibiotic therapy before culture and sensitivity results become available. The aim of this study was to describe current antibiotic resistance patterns of five most frequent causative uropathogens in a Department of Urology of a tertiary referral centre in Central Europe over a period of nine years. The Hospital Department of Clinical Microbiology database was used to extract data on all positive urine samples from inpatients in the Department of Urology between 2011 and 2019. Numbers of susceptible and resistant isolates per year were calculated for five most frequent uropathogens: Escherichia coli, Enterococcus spp., Klebsiella spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Proteus spp. Antimicrobial agents selected for the survey included: ampicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, piperacillin/tazobactam; cefuroxime, cefotaxime, ceftazidime and cefepime; ciprofloxacin and ofloxacin; gentamicin and amikacin; ertapenem, meropenem and imipenem; trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (co-trimoxazole), nitrofurantoin, colistin, and vancomycin. High resistance rates of Gram-negative uropathogens were demonstrated to most common antimicrobials, with statistically significant increasing or decreasing trends in some cases. No carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae were isolated. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus spp. strains were rare in our population.
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Ten-year resistance trends in pathogens causing healthcare-associated infections; reflection of infection control interventions at a multi-hospital healthcare system in Saudi Arabia, 2007-2016. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2020; 9:21. [PMID: 32000850 PMCID: PMC6993320 DOI: 10.1186/s13756-020-0678-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background Studying temporal changes in resistant pathogens causing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is crucial in improving local antimicrobial and infection control practices. The objective was to describe ten-year trends of resistance in pathogens causing HAIs in a tertiary care setting in Saudi Arabia and to compare such trends with those of US National Health Surveillance Network (NHSN). Methods Pooled analysis of surveillance data that were prospectively collected between 2007 and 2016 in four hospitals of Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs. Definitions and methodology of HAIs and antimicrobial resistance were based on NHSN. Consecutive NHSN reports were used for comparisons. Results A total 1544 pathogens causing 1531 HAI events were included. Gram negative pathogens (GNP) were responsible for 63% of HAIs, with a significant increasing trend in Klebsiella spp. and a decreasing trend in Acinetobacter. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (27.0%) was consistently less frequent than NHSN. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE, 20.3%) were more than doubled during the study, closing the gap with NHSN. Carbapenem resistance was highest with Acinetobacter (68.3%) and Pseudomonas (36.8%). Increasing trends of carbapenem resistance were highest in Pseudomonas and Enterobacteriaceae, closing initial gaps with NHSN. With the exception of Klebsiella and Enterobacter, multidrug-resistant (MDR) GNPs were generally decreasing, mainly due to the decreasing resistance towards cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, and aminoglycosides. Conclusion The findings showed increasing trends of carbapenem resistance and VRE, which may reflect heavy use of carbapenems and vancomycin. These findings may highlight the need for effective antimicrobial stewardship programs, including monitoring and feedback on antimicrobial use and resistance.
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De Souza GM, Neto ERDS, da Silva AM, Iacia MVMDS, Rodrigues MVP, Cataneli Pereira V, Winkelstroter LK. Comparative Study Of Genetic Diversity, Virulence Genotype, Biofilm Formation And Antimicrobial Resistance Of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) Isolated From Nosocomial And Community Acquired Urinary Tract Infections. Infect Drug Resist 2019; 12:3595-3606. [PMID: 31819543 PMCID: PMC6878931 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s228612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Introduction Escherichia coli is a Gram-negative opportunistic human pathogen, which has aroused considerable medical interest for being involved in cases of urinary tract infection. Aim Characterize the E. coli isolated both in the hospital and in the community. Methodology A total of 200 E. coli isolated in urine samples from hospital and community were evaluated in biofilm formation assay and hydrophobicity MATS method. Antimicrobial susceptibility was performed through agar-diffusion technique. Virulence and ESBL production genes were observed through the polymerase chain reaction amplification of papC, fimH, fliC, kpsMTII, blaTEM, blaCTX-M, blaSHV, and blaOXA.The phylogenetic classification was based on the pattern chuA and yjaA and the region TspE4.C2 by PCR Multiplex. Results A higher frequency of non-adherent or poorly adherent isolates was observed in the community group. Approximately 85% of the community isolates were distributed in the highest hydrophilicity group (p<0.05). The level of resistant microorganisms was present at the same level in both source (p>0.05). About 14% of the hospital isolates were positive in the ESBL phenotypic detection test (p>0.05). Among the samples, 95% presented ESBL-encoding genes. The predominant phylogenetic group was B2 (78%). Community isolates showed a higher prevalence of virulence genes fimH, papC, and kpsMTII when compared to hospital samples. Conclusion These data confirm the worldwide trend that isolates in the community present sometimes higher levels of virulence and antimicrobial resistance.
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Roberts M, White J, Lam A. Prevalence of bacteria and changes in trends in antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from positive canine urinary samples from an Australian referral hospital over a 5-year period (2013-2017). Vet Rec Open 2019; 6:e000345. [PMID: 31565230 PMCID: PMC6746538 DOI: 10.1136/vetreco-2019-000345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Lower urinary tract disease is common in dogs with approximately 14% developing a bacterial lower urinary tract infection (UTI) during their lifetime. Empirical antimicrobials are often prescribed while waiting urine culture and susceptibility results. Regional knowledge of bacterial prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns aids veterinarians in antimicrobial choice. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of uropathogens in canine urine tract isolates and to assess for changes in antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli (E. coli) over a 5-year study period at a large multidisciplinary private referral hospital in Australia (January 2013-December 2017). The proportion of resistant isolates was compared across 5 years (Fisher's exact test and Cochran Armitage test for trend) for select antimicrobials towards E. coli. A total of 246 positive urine cultures were included. E. coli was the most prevalent uropathogen at 64%, followed by Proteus sp., Staphylococcus sp. and Enterococcus sp., respectively (9%, 8% and 7%). E. coli was most commonly resistant to amoxicillin at 41%. There was no statistically significant difference, nor trend, in resistance of E. coli isolates towards the selected antimicrobials over the 5 years. Resistance towards trimethoprim-sulfonamide was lower at 15%. This information will aid local veterinarians in selecting empirical antimicrobials pending culture results for the treatment of UTIs in dogs.
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- Madeleine Roberts
- Small Animal Specialist Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Small Animal Specialist Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Small Animal Specialist Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Gajdács M, Ábrók M, Lázár A, Burián K. Comparative Epidemiology and Resistance Trends of Common Urinary Pathogens in a Tertiary-Care Hospital: A 10-Year Surveillance Study. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2019; 55:E356. [PMID: 31324035 PMCID: PMC6681214 DOI: 10.3390/medicina55070356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Background and Objective: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in human medicine, affecting large patient populations worldwide. The principal cause of UTIs is uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) and Klebsiella, both in community and nosocomial settings. The assessment of local data on prevalence and resistance is essential to evaluate trends over time and to reflect on the national situation, compared to international data, using the methods of analytical epidemiology. Materials and Methods: The aim of this study was to assess resistance trends and epidemiology of UTIs caused by E. coli and Klebsiella species in inpatients and outpatients at a tertiary-care hospital in Hungary, using microbiological data. To evaluate resistance trends, several antibiotics were chosen as indicator drugs, based on local utilization data. Results: E. coli was the most prevalent isolate, representing 56.75 ± 4.86% for outpatients and 42.29 ± 2.94% for inpatients. For E. coli, the ratio of resistant strains for several antibiotics was significantly higher in the inpatient group, while in Klebsiella, similar trends were only observed for gentamicin. Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing isolates were detected in 4.33-9.15% and 23.22-34.22% from outpatient, 8.85-38.97% and 10.89-36.06% from inpatient samples for E. coli and Klebsiella, respectively. Conclusions: Resistance developments in common UTI pathogens (especially to fosfomycin, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, fluoroquinolones, and 3rd generation cephalosporins), seriously curb therapeutic options, especially in outpatient settings.
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- Márió Gajdács
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös utca 6., 6720 Szeged, Hungary.
- Institute of Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Semmelweis utca 6., 6725 Szeged, Hungary.
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- Institute of Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Semmelweis utca 6., 6725 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Semmelweis utca 6., 6725 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Semmelweis utca 6., 6725 Szeged, Hungary
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunobiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Dóm tér 10., 6720 Szeged, Hungary
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Fasugba O, Das A, Mnatzaganian G, Mitchell BG, Collignon P, Gardner A. Incidence of single-drug resistant, multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant Escherichia coli urinary tract infections: An Australian laboratory-based retrospective study. J Glob Antimicrob Resist 2018; 16:254-259. [PMID: 30412781 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2018.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Revised: 09/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of single-drug resistant, multidrug-resistant (MDR), extensively drug-resistant (XDR) and pandrug-resistant (PDR) Escherichia coli urinary tract infections (UTIs) in a sample of Australian Capital Territory (ACT) residents. METHODS Laboratory-based retrospective data from all ACT residents whose urine samples were processed from January 2009 to December 2013 at ACT Pathology were utilised. Multivariate logistic regression models were constructed to determine the associations of age, sex, urine sample source and socioeconomic status with risk of resistant infections. RESULTS A total of 146 915 urine samples from 57 837 ACT residents were identified over 5 years. The mean±standard deviation age of residents at first sample submitted was 48±26years, and 64.4% were female. The 5-year incidence of single-drug resistant E. coli UTI was high for ampicillin, trimethoprim and cefazolin (6.8%, 3.5% and 1.9%, respectively). No PDR E. coli UTI was detected. Five-year incidences of MDR and XDR E. coli UTIs were 1.9% and 0.2%, respectively, which is low in comparison with international rates. Female sex and age ≥38 years were significantly associated with single-drug and multidrug resistance. The risk of single-drug resistance was significantly higher in samples from after-hours general practice (GP) clinics compared with hospitals, office-hours GP clinics, and community and specialist health services (adjusted odds ratio=2.6, 95% confidence interval 2.2-3.1). CONCLUSIONS These findings have significant implications for antimicrobial prescribing given the identified risk factors for the detection of resistance, especially in patients attending after-hours GP clinics.
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- Oyebola Fasugba
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Australian Capital Territory, Australia; Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, NSW, Australia.
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- Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Pathology, Canberra Hospital and Health Services, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- La Trobe Rural Health School, College of Science, Health and Engineering, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Arts, Nursing and Theology, Avondale College of Higher Education, Wahroonga, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Pathology, Canberra Hospital and Health Services, Australian Capital Territory, Australia; Medical School, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Australian Capital Territory, Australia; School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland, Australia
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Bouchoucha SL, Whatman E, Johnstone MJ. Media representation of the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis: An Australian perspective. Infect Dis Health 2018; 24:23-31. [PMID: 30541696 DOI: 10.1016/j.idh.2018.09.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2018] [Revised: 09/16/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Antimicrobial resistance and the rise of 'super bugs' has become a major threat to public health worldwide, with authorities warning of an 'apocalyptic future' unless addressed as a matter of urgency. Mass circulation media has traditionally taken an active role in informing the public of important public health issues and the measures needed to address these. The key objective of the larger project informing this article was to describe Australian media representations of the AMR crisis and its role in informing the public about the AMR crisis. METHODS Undertaken as an unobtrusive qualitative research enquiry, existing data from Australian media, the websites of select partisan groups and government health departments as well as discipline literature were sourced and analysed using content analysis strategies. RESULTS Overall, media coverage was well informed, accurate, balanced, responsive to the issues at stake, and highlighted the seriousness of the issue without being alarmist. Intriguingly, reports relied heavily on the use of content and conceptual metaphors to frame their narratives. CONCLUSION The media reports analysed in the context of this study were substantive and well informed. Just what impact they have had on the public in terms of improving its knowledge of the AMR issue or motivating behaviour change to mitigate the AMR crisis was unable to be ascertained. The strategic use of the media to galvanise an effective public response to the AMR crises thus requires further investigation.
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- S L Bouchoucha
- Deakin University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Australia.
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- Deakin University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Australia
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- Deakin University, Alfred Deakin Research Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Australia
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Lee DS, Lee SJ, Choe HS. Community-Acquired Urinary Tract Infection by Escherichia coli in the Era of Antibiotic Resistance. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:7656752. [PMID: 30356438 PMCID: PMC6178185 DOI: 10.1155/2018/7656752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2018] [Revised: 08/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) are the most common types of infections in women. The antibiotic resistance of E. coli is increasing rapidly, causing physicians to hesitate when selecting oral antibiotics. In this review, our objective is to ensure that clinicians understand the current seriousness of antibiotic-resistant E. coli, the mechanisms by which resistance is selected for, and methods that can be used to prevent antibiotic resistance.
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- Dong Sup Lee
- Department of Urology, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Republic of Korea
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Machado-Alba JE, Gaviria-Mendoza A, Machado-Duque ME. Results of the effectiveness of two piperacillin-tazobactam molecules in the real world. Int J Infect Dis 2018; 76:91-96. [PMID: 30244077 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2018.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Revised: 08/03/2018] [Accepted: 09/13/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective was to determine the effectiveness of two piperacillin-tazobactam molecules in terms of all-cause mortality, mortality by infection, and hospital stay. METHODS A cohort study was performed involving patients treated with piperacillin-tazobactam at a clinic in Colombia. The patients were divided into those who received the innovator piperacillin-tazobactam (from July to December 2014) and those who received the generic piperacillin-tazobactam (from January to June 2015). Socio-demographic, clinical (all-cause mortality, death by infection, days of hospitalization), microbiological, pharmacological, and comorbidity variables were evaluated. Multivariate analyses were performed. RESULTS A total of 279 patients were included: 140 treated with the innovator piperacillin-tazobactam and 139 with the generic piperacillin-tazobactam. The median age was 63 years, and 56% of the patients were male. There was no statistically significant difference in death from all causes (22.9% vs. 14.4%, p=0.069), death by infection (7.9 vs. 10.8%, p=0.399), or hospital stay (18.1±16.2 vs. 15.7±11.6 days, p=0.178) between the innovator and generic piperacillin-tazobactam, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The generic piperacillin-tazobactam was equivalent to the innovator piperacillin-tazobactam with regards to all-cause mortality, mortality by infection, hospital stay, and safety, and at a lower cost, which may be useful for decision-makers in hospitals.
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- Jorge Enrique Machado-Alba
- Grupo de Investigación en Farmacoepidemiología y Farmacovigilancia, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira-Audifarma S.A., Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia.
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Mageto VM, Gatwiri MS, Njoroge W. Uropathogens antibiotic resistance patterns among type 2 diabetic patients in Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya. Pan Afr Med J 2018; 30:286. [PMID: 30637070 PMCID: PMC6317395 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2018.30.286.15380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Accepted: 04/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for urinary tract infections. Irrational use of antibiotics has led to the emergency of uropathogens resistant to available antibiotics. The main objective was to determine the bacterial causative agents of urinary tract infections and their antibiotic resistance patterns. METHODS One hundred and eighty (180) type 2 diabetic patients were recruited to take part in the study. Urine samples were collected and cultured for urinary tract infections diagnosis and antibiotic sensitivity. RESULTS A total of 35 isolates were obtained from the study. All the isolates were sensitive to gentamicin. All 21 (100%) isolates of E. coli were sensitive to gentamicin and cephalexin. All 10 (100%) K. pneumoniaeisolates were sensitive to gentamicin and nitrofurantoin. Out of the 21 E. coli isolates, five of them showed resistance to ampicillin, three E. coli isolates showed resistance to nitrofurantoin and another three E. coliisolates showed resistance to co-trimoxazole. Out of 10 K. pneumoniae isolates, two of them were found to be resistant to ampicillin, one K. pneumoniae isolate was resistant to cephalexin and two K. pneumoniaeisolates were resistant to co-trimoxazole. Out of the four P. mirabilis isolates, there were three cases where one isolate was each resistant to ampicillin, nitrofurantoin and co-trimoxazole. CONCLUSION There is a need to have a regular screening of bacterial isolates causing urinary tract infection in diabetic patients and their antibiotic sensitivity in order to have effective therapy. Present findings show that there is increased resistance to the commonly prescribed antibiotics.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
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Delpech G, Allende NG, Lissarrague S, Sparo M. Antimicrobial Resistance of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli from Elderly Patients at a General Hospital, Argentina. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.2174/1874279301810010079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background:Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults.Objective:To investigate antimicrobial resistance of uropathogenicEscherichia colifrom elderly patients in a General Hospital, Argentina.Method:During the period July 2011-July 2015, patients over 70 years old with urinary tract infections, without urinary catheters and with no antimicrobial therapy the previous week before sampling, were included. Phenotypic characterization was carried out.In vitroqualitative and quantitative antimicrobial resistances were investigated. Antimicrobials assayed: ampicillin, amoxicillin-clavulanate, cefazolin, cefuroxime, cefoxitin, cefotaxime, ceftazidime, cefepime, imipenem, ertapenem, gentamicin, nalidixic acid, ciprofloxacin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMS) and nitrofurantoin. Patients’ medical records were produced, and risk factors were analyzed by multivariate analysis.Results:768 bacterial isolates were identified asE. coli. Resistances to ampicillin (80.5%), nalidixic acid (61.7%), ciprofloxacin (42.8%), TMS (37.6%), amoxicillin-clavulanate (28.6%), cefazolin (21.6%), cefuroxime (20.7%), gentamicin (13.8%), cefotaxime (9.7%), ceftazidime (9.7%), cefepime (8.4%), cefoxitin (3.1%) and nitrofurantoin (2.3%) were observed. Resistance to carbapenems was not expressed. Production of extended spectrum β-lactamases was detected (7.6%) in community acquired (96%) and healthcare associated (4%) isolates. The independent risk factors for urinary infections produced by multi-resistantE. coliwere: diabetes mellitus, recurrent infections, hospitalization during the last year and exposure to β-lactams in the last 3 months.Conclusion:A high prevalence of resistance to β-lactams and to other antimicrobials was observed. Detection of antimicrobial multi-resistant isolates highlights the need of antimicrobial resistance surveillance in elderly patients with urinary tract infections.
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Fasugba O, Cheng AC, Russo PL, Northcote M, Rosebrock H, Mitchell BG. Reducing urinary catheter use: a protocol for a mixed methods evaluation of an electronic reminder system in hospitalised patients in Australia. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e020469. [PMID: 29743326 PMCID: PMC5942409 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Despite advances in infection prevention and control, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common and remain problematic. Prolonged urinary catheterisation is the main risk factor for development of CAUTIs; hence, interventions that target early catheter removal warrant investigation. The study's objectives are to examine the efficacy of an electronic reminder system, the CATH TAG, in reducing urinary catheter use (device utilisation ratio) and to determine the effect of the CATH TAG on nurses' ability to deliver patient care. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This study uses a mixed methods approach in which both quantitative and qualitative data will be collected. A stepped wedge randomised controlled design in which wards provide before and after observations will be undertaken in one large Australian hospital over 24 weeks. The intervention is the use of the CATH TAG. Eligible hospital wards will receive the intervention and act as their own control, with analysis undertaken of the change within each ward using data collected in control and intervention periods. An online survey will be administered to nurses on study completion, and a focus group for nurses will be conducted 2 months after study completion. The primary outcomes are the urinary catheter device utilisation ratio and perceptions of nurses about ease of use of the CATH TAG. Secondary outcomes include a reduced number of cases of catheter-associated asymptomatic bacteriuria, a reduced number of urinary catheters inserted per 100 patient admissions, perceptions of nurses regarding effectiveness of the CATH TAG, changes in ownership/interest by patients in catheter management, as well as possible barriers to successful implementation of the CATH TAG. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Approval has been obtained from the Human Research Ethics Committees of Avondale College of Higher Education (2017:15) and Queensland Health (HREC17QTHS19). Results will be disseminated via peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12617001191381 (Pre-results).
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- Oyebola Fasugba
- Nursing Research Institute, Australian Catholic University and St Vincent’s Health Australia, Sydney, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Infection Prevention and Healthcare Epidemiology Unit, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Education, Business and Science, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Arts, Nursing and Theology, Avondale College of Higher Education, Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Arts, Nursing and Theology, Avondale College of Higher Education, Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia
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Stolić B, Katanić R, Katanić N, Odalović D, Pribaković-Aritonović J, Odalović A, Stolić A, Radomirović D, Vujačić M, Ilić V. Urinary tract infections in children and pathogen resistance to antimicrobial drugs. PRAXIS MEDICA 2018. [DOI: 10.5937/pramed1802049s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Mitchell BG, Fasugba O, Gardner A, Koerner J, Collignon P, Cheng AC, Graves N, Morey P, Gregory V. Reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in hospitals: study protocol for a multi-site randomised controlled study. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e018871. [PMID: 29183930 PMCID: PMC5719302 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Despite advances in infection prevention and control, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are common and remain problematic. A number of measures can be taken to reduce the risk of CAUTI in hospitals. Appropriate urinary catheter insertion procedures are one such method. Reducing bacterial colonisation around the meatal or urethral area has the potential to reduce CAUTI risk. However, evidence about the best antiseptic solutions for meatal cleaning is mixed, resulting in conflicting recommendations in guidelines internationally. This paper presents the protocol for a study to evaluate the effectiveness (objective 1) and cost-effectiveness (objective 2) of using chlorhexidine in meatal cleaning prior to catheter insertion, in reducing catheter-associated asymptomatic bacteriuria and CAUTI. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A stepped wedge randomised controlled trial will be undertaken in three large Australian hospitals over a 32-week period. The intervention in this study is the use of chlorhexidine (0.1%) solution for meatal cleaning prior to catheter insertion. During the first 8 weeks of the study, no hospital will receive the intervention. After 8 weeks, one hospital will cross over to the intervention with the other two participating hospitals crossing over to the intervention at 8-week intervals respectively based on randomisation. All sites complete the trial at the same time in 2018. The primary outcomes for objective 1 (effectiveness) are the number of cases of CAUTI and catheter-associated asymptomatic bacteriuria per 100 catheter days will be analysed separately using Poisson regression. The primary outcome for objective 2 (cost-effectiveness) is the changes in costs relative to health benefits (incremental cost-effectiveness ratio) from adoption of the intervention. DISSEMINATION Results will be disseminated via peer-reviewed journals and presentations at relevant conferences.A dissemination plan it being developed. Results will be published in the peer review literature, presented at relevant conferences and communicated via professional networks. ETHICS Ethics approval has been obtained. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER 12617000373370, approved 13/03/2017. Protocol version 1.1.
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- Brett G Mitchell
- Faculty of Arts, Nursing and Theology, Avondale College for Higher Education, Wahroonga, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Faculty of Arts, Nursing and Theology, Avondale College for Higher Education, Wahroonga, Australia
- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Australia (Sydney) and Australian Catholic University, Watson, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Dickson, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Dickson, Australia
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- Australian Capital Territory Pathology, Canberra Hospital and Health Services, Garran, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- Medical School, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Infectious Prevention and Healthcare Epidemiology Unit, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Faculty of Education, Business and Science, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, Australia
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- Faculty of Arts, Nursing and Theology, Avondale College for Higher Education, Wahroonga, Australia
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Fasugba O, Koerner J, Mitchell BG, Gardner A. Meatal cleaning with antiseptics for the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections: A discussion paper. Infect Dis Health 2017; 22:136-143. [DOI: 10.1016/j.idh.2017.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2017] [Revised: 06/21/2017] [Accepted: 06/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Mitchell BG, Anderson M, Ferguson JK. A predictive model of days from infection to discharge in patients with healthcare-associated urinary tract infections: a structural equation modelling approach. J Hosp Infect 2017; 97:282-287. [PMID: 28807834 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2017.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 08/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Length of stay (LOS) in hospital is an important component of describing how costs change in relation to healthcare-associated infection and this variable underpins models used to evaluate cost. It this therefore imperative that estimations of LOS associated with infections are performed accurately. AIM To test the relationships between the size of hospital, age, and patient comorbidity on days from admission to infection and days from infection to discharge in patients with a healthcare-associated urinary tract infection (HAUTI), using structural equation modelling (SEM). METHODS A non-current cohort study in eight hospitals in New South Wales, Australia. All patients admitted to the hospital for >48 h and who acquired a HAUTI were included. FINDINGS From the 162,503 eligible patient admissions, 2821 (1.73%) acquired a HAUTI. SEM showed that the proposed model had acceptable fit indices for the combined sample (GFI = 1.00; AGFI = 1.00; NFI = 1.00; CFI = 1.00; RMSEA = 0.000). The main findings showed that age of patient had a direct association with days from admission to infection and with days from infection to discharge. Patient comorbidity had direct links to the variables days from admission to infection and days from infection to discharge. Multi-group analysis indicated that the age of male patients was more influential on the factor days from admission to infection when compared to female patients. Furthermore, the number of comorbidities was significantly more influential on days from admission to infection in male patients than in female patients. CONCLUSION As the first published study to use SEM to explore a healthcare-associated infection and the predictors of days from infection to discharge in hospital, we can confirm that accounting for the timing of infection during hospitalization is important and that patient comorbidity influences the timing of infection.
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Affiliation(s)
- B G Mitchell
- Faculty of Arts, Nursing and Theology, Avondale College of Higher Education, Wahroonga, NSW, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Qld, Australia.
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- Faculty of Arts, Nursing and Theology, Avondale College of Higher Education, Wahroonga, NSW, Australia
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- Infection Prevention Service, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, Health Pathology NSW and University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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