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Drago L, Fidanza A, Giannetti A, Ciuffoletti A, Logroscino G, Romanò CL. Bacteria Living in Biofilms in Fluids: Could Chemical Antibiofilm Pretreatment of Culture Represent a Paradigm Shift in Diagnostics? Microorganisms 2024; 12:259. [PMID: 38399663 PMCID: PMC10892178 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12020259] [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: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Biofilms are multicellular aggregates of bacteria immersed in an extracellular matrix that forms on various surfaces, including biological tissues and artificial surfaces. However, more and more reports point out the fact that even biological fluids and semifluid, such as synovial liquid, blood, urine, or mucus and feces, harbor "non-attached" biofilm aggregates of bacteria, which represent a significant phenomenon with critical clinical implications that remain to be fully investigated. In particular, biofilm aggregates in biological fluid samples have been shown to play a relevant role in bacterial count and in the overall accuracy of microbiological diagnosis. In line with these observations, the introduction in the clinical setting of fluid sample pretreatment with an antibiofilm chemical compound called dithiothreitol (DTT), which is able to dislodge microorganisms from their intercellular matrix without killing them, would effectively improve the microbiological yield and increase the sensitivity of cultural examination, compared to the current microbiological techniques. While other ongoing research continues to unveil the complexity of biofilm formation in biological fluids and its impact on infection pathogenesis and diagnosis, we here hypothesize that the routine use of a chemical antibiofilm pretreatment of fluid and semi-solid samples may lead to a paradigm shift in the microbiological approach to the diagnosis of biofilm-related infections and should be further investigated and eventually implemented in the clinical setting.
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- Lorenzo Drago
- Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
- UOC Laboratory of Clinical Medicine, MultiLab Department, IRCCS Multimedica, 20138 Milan, Italy
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- Mininvasive Orthopaedic Surgery—Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (A.F.); (G.L.)
- Unit of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “SS Filippo e Nicola” Hospital, 67051 Avezzano, Italy
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- Unit of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “G. Mazzini” Hospital, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (A.G.); (A.C.)
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- Unit of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “G. Mazzini” Hospital, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (A.G.); (A.C.)
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- Mininvasive Orthopaedic Surgery—Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (A.F.); (G.L.)
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- Romano Institute, Rruga Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit, 1001 Tirana, Albania;
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Cueto Urbina A, Guzmán Opazo J, Sagredo Ramírez K, Parra Parra M, López De Blanc S. Association between periodontitis and postoperative complications in hospital medical surgical procedures: a systematic review. REVISTA CIENTÍFICA ODONTOLÓGICA 2023; 11:e177. [PMID: 38312471 PMCID: PMC10831989 DOI: 10.21142/2523-2754-1104-2023-177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Background Periodontitis is potentially harmful in the perioperative period due to biofilm generating a environment for bacteria to spread and colonize other anatomical areas, which can generate a potential risk of infection, delayed healing, increased morbidity, and even induce avulsion in intubated patients, and subsequent aspiration or ingestion of teeth with increased mobility. Objective Associate the presence of periodontitis and postoperative complications in patients who underwent an in-hospital medical surgical procedure. Methods A systematic review based on studies extracted from PubMed and Scopus was carried out on June 10, 2020, based on the Population, Intervention, Comparison and Result search strategy. As inclusion criteria, the studies had to include all the disaggregated terms of the research question, have a publication date of less than 15 years, and the target population had to have undergone elective hospital medical-surgical interventions. The exclusion criteria corresponded to not presenting an analytical or experimental observational study design, not having made a periodontal clinical diagnosis of the study subjects, and not expressing in the results the presence of postoperative medical-hospital complications. Articles were assessed for quality by supplementing the STROBE guideline and Newcastle Ottawa, for risk of bias by supplementing the STROBE guideline and the Cochrane Collaboration handbook tool. Results A total of 131 articles were obtained, which were subjected to a selection process, resulting in 5 final analytical observational studies. A meta-analysis was performed and determined that periodontitis was a risk factor to postoperative complications after surgical procedures with an OR = 4,76; 95%CI [1,11-20,41]. Conclusions Optimize the guidelines for assessing quality and risk of bias can make their comparison with other studies complex, however it was determined in a statistically significant way that patients with periodontitis have a higher risk of generating postoperative complications after a medical hospital surgery.
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- Alfredo Cueto Urbina
- Public Health Division, School of Dentistry, University of Valparaiso, Chile. , , , Public Health Division School of Dentistry University of Valparaiso Chile
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- Public Health Division, School of Dentistry, University of Valparaiso, Chile. , , , Public Health Division School of Dentistry University of Valparaiso Chile
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- Public Health Division, School of Dentistry, University of Valparaiso, Chile. , , , Public Health Division School of Dentistry University of Valparaiso Chile
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- Public Health Division, School of Dentistry, University of Valparaiso, Chile. , , , Public Health Division School of Dentistry University of Valparaiso Chile
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Stomatology, School of Dentistry, National University of Cordoba. Cordoba, Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba Department of Oral Pathology and Stomatology School of Dentistry National University of Cordoba. Cordoba Argentina
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Ali MO, Alva B, Nagaral S, Patil R, Khan MU, Tiwari DA. Association Between Candida albicans and COVID-19 in Complete Denture Wearers: An Observational Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e47777. [PMID: 38022199 PMCID: PMC10676466 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47777] [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] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Introduction The phenomenon of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related candidiasis is gaining increased attention and acknowledgment as an integral component of the severe consequences of COVID-19. The aim of the present study was to assess the association between Candida albicans and COVID-19 in complete denture wearers. Materials and methods An observational study was conducted on 45 complete denture wearers, who were divided into three groups as follows: Group 1, 15 subjects with mild to moderate COVID-19 infection; Group 2, 15 subjects with severe COVID-19 infection; and Group 3, 15 subjects without COVID-19 infection. Mean colony forming units (CFU) were observed on agar plates containing Sabouraud dextrose in the salivary samples of the participants. Analysis of variance, followed by post-hoc analysis by Tukey's test, was used to compare CFU between the groups. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to study the correlation between variables. Results The highest average colony-forming units of Candida albicans were observed in Group 2, followed by Group 1, compared to the control group, and a significant (p<0.001) difference was found. A weak positive correlation was found between the age of the patients and the duration of denture usage, as well as between age and the counts of Candida albicans in Groups 1 and 3. This correlation was more pronounced in Group 3. A strong positive correlation was observed in all groups between the Candida albicans count and the duration of denture usage by the patients. Conclusion The association between Candida albicans and denture wear was compounded by the presence of COVID-19. Consequently, the timely identification of Candida albicans infection in patients with COVID-19 is important to establish more efficacious approaches for antifungal treatment and prophylactic interventions.
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- Mohd Osman Ali
- Department of Dentistry, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, IND
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangaluru, IND
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- Department of Prosthodontics, JMF's ACPM Dental College, Dhule, IND
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- Department of Prosthodontics, JMF's ACPM Dental College, Dhule, IND
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Yogita Dental College and Hospital, Khed, IND
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Quintanilha RDMC, Pereira MRR, Oliveira SPD, Penoni DC, Salgado DR, Agostini M, Torres SR. Oral clinical findings and intensive care unit prognostic scores. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2023:spcare-2023-004479. [PMID: 37500568 DOI: 10.1136/spcare-2023-004479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Hospitalisation in intensive care unit (ICU) may cause changes in oral environment, which may influence patients' health status. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of intraoral and extraoral findings observed during ICU admission, and to verify if there is an association with clinical prognosis scores. METHODS Data regarding clinical characteristics of patients hospitalised in an ICU were collected from medical records. The prognostic scores Sepsis Related Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) and Simplified Acute Physiology Score (SAPS 3) were estimated with data collected from admission and SOFA on the day of the oral examination as well. Data on oral mucosa lesions, saliva, dental condition and oral hygiene were evaluated during oral examinations. RESULTS The association of oral findings with prognostic scores was statistically verified. The majority (92.2%) of the 170 evaluated patients showed extraoral or intraoral findings during ICU admission. The most frequent findings were chapped and crusted lips, coated tongue, pale mucosa, haemorrhagic lesions, candidiasis, depapillated tongue and traumatic lesions. There were significant higher prognostic scores in the presence of the following extraoral and intraoral findings: crusted and ulcerated lips, haemorrhagic lesions, jaundice, spontaneous oral bleeding, coated and depapillated tongue. Median SAPS 3 was higher in patients with poor oral hygiene. CONCLUSIONS Oral findings were frequent in the population of patients hospitalised in the ICU and some of them were associated with worse prognostic scores. Routine oral examinations must be performed in hospitalised patients from ICUs for detection of oral markers of worse clinical prognosis.
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- Renata de Moura Cruz Quintanilha
- Department of Oral Pathology and Diagnosis, School of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Diagnosis, School of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Clementino Fraga Filho University Hospital, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Clinic, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Clementino Fraga Filho University Hospital, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Diagnosis, School of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Diagnosis, School of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Han Y, Zuo Y, Luo Z, Ju M, Hua J, He B, Wu Y, Zhang J. Positive sputum culture of Candida spp . as a risk factor for 30-day mortality in patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia: A propensity-score matched retrospective clinical study. CHINESE MEDICAL JOURNAL PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE 2023; 1:113-118. [PMID: 39170823 PMCID: PMC11332850 DOI: 10.1016/j.pccm.2023.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Background Candida species (Candida spp.) are commonly isolated microorganisms from lower respiratory tract (LRT) specimens of patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP); however, the clinical significance remains controversial. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between Candida spp. in the LRT and the clinical features and prognosis of HAP. Methods This retrospective analysis included eligible patients with HAP from the database of a prospective study carried out between 2018 and 2019 in nine Chinese hospitals. Data on demographics, clinical characteristics, and prognosis were collected and analyzed. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to balance the baseline characteristics. Results A total of 187 HAP patients were enrolled. After PSM of severity score, 27 cases with positive sputum culture of Candida spp. were compared with the control group at a ratio of 1:1. The Candida-positive group had more bacterial isolates in blood culture than the Candida-negative group (39.1% [9/23] vs. 7.7% [2/26],χ 2 = 6.928, effect size [ES] = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.12-0.61, P = 0.008). The proportion of patients with chronic lung diseases was significantly higher in the Candida-positive group (55.6% [15/27] vs. 22.2% [6/27],χ 2 = 6.312, ES = 0.34, 95% CI: 0.07-0.59, P = 0.012). The 30-day prognosis of HAP was significantly different between the two groups (80.8% [21/26] vs. 38.5% [10/26],χ 2 = 9.665, ES = 0.43, 95% CI: 0.19-0.66, P = 0.002). Univariable logistic regression analysis showed that LRT Candida spp. colonization was a risk factor for 30-day mortality of HAP (OR = 6.720, 95% CI: 1.915-23.577, P = 0.003). Conclusions Candida spp. in the LRT was associated with 30-day mortality of HAP. Patients with chronic underlying lung diseases tend to have Candida spp. colonization.
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- Yaopin Han
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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Gregorczyk-Maga I, Kania M, Sulik-Tyszka B, Namysł M, Sepioło A, Romaniszyn D, Jachowicz-Matczak E, Wójkowska-Mach J. Oral Myco- and Bacteriobiota and Yeast Infections in Mechanically Ventilated COVID-19 Patients. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1442. [PMID: 37374944 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11061442] [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: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Critically ill COVID-19 patients requiring mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit are at risk of developing invasive candidiasis. In this study we aimed to (1) characterize oral cultivable mycobiota of mechanically ventilated adult COVID-19 patients in an ICU setting by sampling four distinct oral niches in two fixed time points with regards to oral health status, (2) investigate Candida spp. infections in this population, and (3) compare oral mycobiota with selected bacteriobiota strains during the observation in the ICU. We recruited 56 adult COVID-19 patients who qualified for mechanical ventilation. Patients received either standard or extended oral care procedures with tooth brushing. Oral samples were taken first within 36 h and after 7 days of intubation. Yeast-like fungi were identified by MALDI/TOF mass spectrometry. Yeast infection cases were retrospectively analyzed. Candida spp. in oral sampling was identified in 80.4% and 75.7%, C. albicans in 57.1% and 61.1%, and non-albicans Candida species in 48.2% and 47.2% patients at baseline and follow-up, respectively. There were no differences in the overall CFU counts of Candida spp. species and individual Candida species in oral samples, both at baseline and follow-up. At baseline, a higher prevalence of Candida spp. was associated with a higher identification rate of Lactobacillus spp. (64.4% vs. 27.3%, p = 0.041). At follow-up, there was a borderline lower prevalence of Candida spp. in patients with Lactobacillus spp. identified (57.1% vs. 87.0%, p = 0.057). The incidence rate of candidiasis was 5.4% and the incidence density was 3.1/1000 pds. In conclusion, non-albicans Candida species in oral samples were identified in nearly half of patients. Oral health was moderately impaired. A high incidence of yeast infections, including invasive cases, in patients hospitalized in the ICU due to COVID-19 and requiring mechanical ventilation was noted. Severe COVID-19 and disease-specific interventions within the ICU possibly played a major role promoting Candida spp. infections.
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- Iwona Gregorczyk-Maga
- Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, ul. Montelupich 4, 31-155 Kraków, Poland
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- Doctoral School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, ul. św. Anny 12, 31-008 Kraków, Poland
- Chair of Metabolic Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, ul. Jakubowskiego 2, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Dental Microbiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1A, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, University Hospital in Krakow, Jakubowskiego Street 2, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, University Hospital in Krakow, Jakubowskiego Street 2, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, ul. Czysta 18, 31-121 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, ul. Czysta 18, 31-121 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, ul. Czysta 18, 31-121 Kraków, Poland
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Ribeiro ILA, Bellissimo-Rodrigues WT, Mussolin MG, Innocentini LMAR, Marangoni ATD, Macedo LD, Barbosa-Júnior F, de Souza HCC, Menegueti MG, Pereira APS, Gaspar GG, Schmidt A, Miranda CH, Lovato WJ, Puga ML, Auxiliadora-Martins M, Basile-Filho A, Bellissimo-Rodrigues F. Impact of a dental care intervention on the hospital mortality of critically ill patients admitted to intensive care units: A quasi-experimental study. Am J Infect Control 2022; 50:1156-1161. [PMID: 35108582 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to evaluate the impact of providing dental care to critically ill patients on their risk of death and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). METHODS A quasi-experimental study was conducted in 2 intensive care units (ICU) from 2016 to 2019. The intervention consisted of implementing routine dental care, focusing on oral hygiene and periodontal treatment, at least 3 times a week, for patients admitted to the study units. In the pre-intervention period, routine oral hygiene was provided by the ICU nursing staff. The primary and secondary study outcomes were mortality, evaluated at the end of the ICU stay, and VAP incidence density, respectively. Data were analyzed using the ARIMA (autoregressive integrated moving average) time series model in R software. RESULTS During the intervention period, 5,147 dental procedures were performed among 355 patients. The time series showed that ICU mortality was 36.11%, 32.71%, and 32.30% within the 3 years before the intervention, and 28.71% during the intervention period (P = .015). VAP incidence density did not significantly change during the study period (P = .716). CONCLUSION A dental care intervention focused on oral hygiene and periodontal treatment regularly provided by dentists to critically ill patients may decrease their risk of dying in the ICU. Randomized clinical trials should be performed to confirm these findings. TRIAL REGISTRATION WHO-affiliated Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry. RBR-4jmz36. Registered 7 October 2018, before first patient enrollment.
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- Graduate Program in Public Health/Clinical Oncology, Stem Cells and Cell Therapy, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Dentistry Service. University Hospital of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Dentistry Service. University Hospital of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Social Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Infection Control and Prevention Service. University Hospital of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of the Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Intensive Care Medicine Division, Department of Surgery and Anatomy, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Intensive Care Medicine Division, Department of Surgery and Anatomy, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Intensive Care Medicine Division, Department of Surgery and Anatomy, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Roy S, Chowdhury G, Mukhopadhyay AK, Dutta S, Basu S. Convergence of Biofilm Formation and Antibiotic Resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii Infection. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:793615. [PMID: 35402433 PMCID: PMC8987773 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.793615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) is a leading cause of nosocomial infections as this pathogen has certain attributes that facilitate the subversion of natural defenses of the human body. A. baumannii acquires antibiotic resistance determinants easily and can thrive on both biotic and abiotic surfaces. Different resistance mechanisms or determinants, both transmissible and non-transmissible, have aided in this victory over antibiotics. In addition, the propensity to form biofilms (communities of organism attached to a surface) allows the organism to persist in hospitals on various medical surfaces (cardiac valves, artificial joints, catheters, endotracheal tubes, and ventilators) and also evade antibiotics simply by shielding the bacteria and increasing its ability to acquire foreign genetic material through lateral gene transfer. The biofilm formation rate in A. baumannii is higher than in other species. Recent research has shown how A. baumannii biofilm-forming capacity exerts its effect on resistance phenotypes, development of resistome, and dissemination of resistance genes within biofilms by conjugation or transformation, thereby making biofilm a hotspot for genetic exchange. Various genes control the formation of A. baumannii biofilms and a beneficial relationship between biofilm formation and "antimicrobial resistance" (AMR) exists in the organism. This review discusses these various attributes of the organism that act independently or synergistically to cause hospital infections. Evolution of AMR in A. baumannii, resistance mechanisms including both transmissible (hydrolyzing enzymes) and non-transmissible (efflux pumps and chromosomal mutations) are presented. Intrinsic factors [biofilm-associated protein, outer membrane protein A, chaperon-usher pilus, iron uptake mechanism, poly-β-(1, 6)-N-acetyl glucosamine, BfmS/BfmR two-component system, PER-1, quorum sensing] involved in biofilm production, extrinsic factors (surface property, growth temperature, growth medium) associated with the process, the impact of biofilms on high antimicrobial tolerance and regulation of the process, gene transfer within the biofilm, are elaborated. The infections associated with colonization of A. baumannii on medical devices are discussed. Each important device-related infection is dealt with and both adult and pediatric studies are separately mentioned. Furthermore, the strategies of preventing A. baumannii biofilms with antibiotic combinations, quorum sensing quenchers, natural products, efflux pump inhibitors, antimicrobial peptides, nanoparticles, and phage therapy are enumerated.
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- Subhasree Roy
- Division of Bacteriology, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata, India
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- Division of Molecular Microbiology, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata, India
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- Division of Molecular Microbiology, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata, India
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- Division of Bacteriology, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata, India
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- Division of Bacteriology, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata, India
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Severe pneumonia is associated with high mortality (short and long term), as well as pulmonary and extrapulmonary complications. Appropriate diagnosis and early initiation of adequate antimicrobial treatment for severe pneumonia are crucial in improving survival among critically ill patients. Identifying the underlying causative pathogen is also critical for antimicrobial stewardship. However, establishing an etiological diagnosis is challenging in most patients, especially in those with chronic underlying disease; those who received previous antibiotic treatment; and those treated with mechanical ventilation. Furthermore, as antimicrobial therapy must be empiric, national and international guidelines recommend initial antimicrobial treatment according to the location's epidemiology; for patients admitted to the intensive care unit, specific recommendations on disease management are available. Adherence to pneumonia guidelines is associated with better outcomes in severe pneumonia. Yet, the continuing and necessary research on severe pneumonia is expansive, inviting different perspectives on host immunological responses, assessment of illness severity, microbial causes, risk factors for multidrug resistant pathogens, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic options.
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- Catia Cillóniz
- Department of pneumology, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Spain
- August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
- University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Centers in Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of pneumology, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Spain
- August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
- University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Centers in Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Barcelona, Spain
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- Weill Cornell Medical College, Department of Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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The Occurrence and Characterization of Class I, II, and III Integrons Among Carbapenemase-Producing Clinical Strains of Acinetobacter baumannii in Tehran, Iran. Jundishapur J Microbiol 2021. [DOI: 10.5812/jjm.117766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background: Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged as a critical pathogen with high morbidity and mortality in long-term hospitalized patients who stay in intensive care units. Carbapenemases and integrons are two critical DNA elements that contribute to the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) A. baumannii. Objectives: The current study aimed at characterization and molecular detection of class 1, 2, and 3 integrons among carbapenemase-producing A. baumannii strains recovered from a clinical setting in Tehran, Iran. Methods: A total of 65 non-replicated clinical strains were considered in this study. Class 1, 2, and 3 carbapenemase genes and clonal relatedness of the isolates were investigated by PCR assay. Results: The prevalence of carbapenemases was as follows: blaOXA23 (92.31%), blaVIM (69.23%), and blaNDM (1.54%). In addition, PCR sequencing confirmed the presence of gene cassette arrays consisting of aacA4-catB8-aadA1 (12/46, 26.09%), aadB-aadA1 (26.09%, 12/46), arr2-cm1A5 (30.43%, 14/46), and dfrA1-aadA1 (7.39%, 8/46) in class 1 integron and dfrA1-sat2 (52.94%, 9/17), and sat2-aadA1 (47.06%, 8/17) in class 2 integron. Sequence-based typing of both blaOXA-51-like and ampC revealed the following distribution of three different clone types among isolates: clonal complex (CC) 10 (46.15%, 30/65), CC2 (40%, 26/65), and CC3 (13.85%, 9/65). Statistical analysis showed that the presence of the intI1, blaOXA23, blaVIM, or blaNDM genes can significantly increase the acquiring MDR phenotypes in A. baumannii isolates. Conclusions: High prevalence of carbapenemase-producing A. baumannii harboring integrons is alarming public health. It seems that class 1 integron can be served as a predictive biomarker for the presence of MDR phenotypes in the clinical setting. However, integrons do not carry carbapenemases in these strains.
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Zhou Y, Cheng L, Lei YL, Ren B, Zhou X. The Interactions Between Candida albicans and Mucosal Immunity. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:652725. [PMID: 34234752 PMCID: PMC8255368 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.652725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Mucosa protects the body against external pathogen invasion. However, pathogen colonies on the mucosa can invade the mucosa when the immunosurveillance is compromised, causing mucosal infection and subsequent diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to timely and effectively monitor and control pathogenic microorganisms through mucosal immunity. Candida albicans is the most prevalent fungi on the mucosa. The C. albicans colonies proliferate and increase their virulence, causing severe infectious diseases and even death, especially in immunocompromised patients. The normal host mucosal immune defense inhibits pathogenic C. albicans through stepwise processes, such as pathogen recognition, cytokine production, and immune cell phagocytosis. Herein, the current advances in the interactions between C. albicans and host mucosal immune defenses have been summarized to improve understanding on the immune mechanisms against fungal infections.
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- Yujie Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Pinheiro CLS, Lima FP, Machado FC, Santos SDS, Malheiro ARX, Ataíde LA, Figueiredo ACL. Oral and tracheal microbiota of pediatric and adolescent patients in an intensive care unit. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2021; 41:599-606. [PMID: 33966288 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12602] [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: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To characterize the oral and tracheal microbiota of patients admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). METHODS AND RESULTS This is an exploratory study conducted on patients aged 5 months to 13 years admitted to the PICU of a referral hospital. Two microbiological samples were collected with a swab in the posterior region of the tongue from patients receiving spontaneous and mechanical ventilation within the first 24 and 48 h after admission to the PICU. Among patients receiving mechanical ventilation, tracheal secretion was also collected in a second sampling. The caries experience was evaluated using the DMFT/dmf index, and the quality of oral hygiene was assessed based on the visual plaque index (VPI). A questionnaire was applied to obtain data on hospital routine and sample characteristics. The DMFT/dmf index was 1.66 (SD = 2.18) and the mean VPI was 43.03 (SD = 36.93). The most prevalent microorganisms were Klebsiella pneumoniae (15%). Oral colonization by opportunistic pathogens was significantly higher in patients receiving mechanical ventilation compared to those on spontaneous ventilation (p < .05). There was no relationship of VPI or DMFT/dmf with oral microbiological changes. CONCLUSION The results indicate that PICU patients are susceptible to colonization by respiratory and opportunistic pathogens since the first hours of hospitalization.
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- College of Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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Periodontal Disease and Tooth Loss Are Associated with Lung Cancer Risk. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2020:5107696. [PMID: 32802852 PMCID: PMC7403933 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5107696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Background The associations between periodontal disease, tooth loss, and lung cancer risk remain debatable. Therefore, the purpose of the present study is to evaluate whether periodontal disease and tooth loss are associated with lung cancer risk. Methods A literature search was performed for relevant studies using PubMed and Embase databases. Risk ratio (RR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) was applied as effect size to summarize the associations between periodontal disease, tooth loss, and lung cancer risk. A further dose-response analysis was also performed. Results A total of twelve studies comprising 263,238 participants were included. The results indicated that periodontal disease was positively associated with lung cancer risk (RR = 1.37, 95%CI = 1.16‐1.63). There was a positive association between tooth loss and lung cancer risk (RR = 1.69, 95%CI = 1.46‐1.96). Moreover, there was a significantly linear dose-response relationship between tooth loss and lung cancer risk, and every 5 increment in tooth loss was associated with 10% increased lung cancer risk. Similar results were obtained in subgroup analysis. Conclusions Periodontal disease and tooth loss are increased risk factors for lung cancer. Prevention and treatment of periodontal disease may be effective potential prevention strategies for lung cancer.
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Jerônimo LS, Esteves Lima RP, Suzuki TYU, Discacciati JAC, Bhering CLB. Oral Candidiasis and COVID-19 in Users of Removable Dentures: Is Special Oral Care Needed? Gerontology 2021; 68:80-85. [PMID: 33853063 PMCID: PMC8089415 DOI: 10.1159/000515214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Elderly patients with systemic disorders and immunocompromised patients seem to have a higher risk of developing morbidity from COVID-19. Candida albicans (C. albicans) is a potentially dangerous pathogen for these patients, especially for denture wearers with prosthetic stomatitis who require mechanical ventilation. C. albicans infection, the main candidiasis infection associated with denture wear, can complicate COVID-19 and increase the associated morbidity and mortality. Therefore, early diagnosis of C. albicans infection in COVID-19 patients is important to establish more effective antifungal treatment methods and prophylaxis strategies. Hospitalized COVID-19 patients should undergo an oral examination to assess their oral health, and those with poor oral health should receive the appropriate care and monitoring.
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- Laura Silva Jerônimo
- Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Clinic, Pathology and Dental Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Chebib N, Cuvelier C, Malézieux-Picard A, Parent T, Roux X, Fassier T, Müller F, Prendki V. Pneumonia prevention in the elderly patients: the other sides. Aging Clin Exp Res 2021; 33:1091-1100. [PMID: 31893384 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-019-01437-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality from infection in elderly patients. The increased frequency of pneumonia among elderly subjects can be explained by the physiological changes linked to the progressive aging of the respiratory tree and the diminished immunological response. A spiral of event leads to frailty, infection and possible death; preventing pneumonia consists of controlling the risk factors. Dysphagia, which is associated with malnutrition and dehydration, is recognized as one of the major pathophysiological mechanism leading to pneumonia and its screening is crucial for the pneumonia risk assessment. The impairment in the oropharyngeal reflexes results in stagnation of foreign material in the lateral cavities of the pharynx which may then get aspirated repeatedly in the lungs and cause pneumonia. Pneumonia prevention starts with lifestyle modifications such as alcohol and tobacco cessation. A careful review of the risk-benefit of the prescribed medication is critical and adaptation may be required in elders with multiple morbidities. Respiratory physiotherapy and mobilization improve the functional status and hence may help reduce the risk of pneumonia. Maintaining teeth and masticatory efficiency is important if malnutrition and its consequences are to be avoided. Daily oral hygiene and regular professional removal of oral biofilm can prevent the onset of periodontitis and can avoid an oral environment favoring the colonization of respiratory pathogens than can then be aspirated into the lungs.
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Galdiero E, Salvatore MM, Maione A, de Alteriis E, Andolfi A, Salvatore F, Guida M. GC-MS-Based Metabolomics Study of Single- and Dual-Species Biofilms of Candida albicans and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22073496. [PMID: 33800643 PMCID: PMC8037927 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Candida albicans and Klebsiella pneumoniae frequently co-exist within the human host as a complex biofilm community. These pathogens are of interest because their association is also related to significantly increased morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. With the aim of highlighting metabolic shifts occurring in the dual-species biofilm, an untargeted GC-MS-based metabolomics approach was applied to single and mixed biofilms of C. albicans and K. pneumoniae. Metabolomic results showed that among the extracellular metabolites identified, approximately 40 compounds had significantly changed relative abundance, mainly involving central carbon, amino acid, vitamin, and secondary metabolisms, such as serine, leucine, arabitol, phosphate, vitamin B6, cyclo-(Phe-Pro), trehalose, and nicotinic acid. The results were related to the strict interactions between the two species and the different microbial composition in the early and mature biofilms.
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- Emilia Galdiero
- Department of Biology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.G.); (A.M.); (E.d.A.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (A.A.); (F.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-081674372
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.G.); (A.M.); (E.d.A.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.G.); (A.M.); (E.d.A.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (A.A.); (F.S.)
- BAT Center—Interuniversity Center for Studies on Bioinspired Agro-Environmental Technology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Portici, 80055 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (A.A.); (F.S.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.G.); (A.M.); (E.d.A.); (M.G.)
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Galdiero E, Salvatore MM, Maione A, Carraturo F, Galdiero S, Falanga A, Andolfi A, Salvatore F, Guida M. Impact of the Peptide WMR-K on Dual-Species Biofilm Candida albicans/Klebsiella pneumoniae and on the Untargeted Metabolomic Profile. Pathogens 2021; 10:214. [PMID: 33669279 PMCID: PMC7920046 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10020214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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In recent years, the scientific community has focused on the development of new antibiotics to address the difficulties linked to biofilm-forming microorganisms and drug-resistant infections. In this respect, synthetic antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are particularly regarded for their therapeutic potential against a broad spectrum of pathogens. In this work, the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of the peptide WMR-K towards single and dual species cultures of Candida albicans and Klebsiella pneumoniae were investigated. We found minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values for WMR-K of 10 µM for K. pneumoniae and of 200 µM for C. albicans. Furthermore, sub-MIC concentrations of peptide showed an in vitro inhibition of biofilm formation of mono and polymicrobial systems and also a good biofilm eradication even if higher concentrations of it are needed. In order to provide additional evidence for the effect of the examined peptide, a study of changes in extracellular metabolites excreted and/or uptaken from the culture medium (metabolomic footprinting) in the poly-microbial association of C. albicans and K. pneumoniae in presence and absence of WMR-K was performed. Comparing to the untreated dual species biofilm culture, the metabolomic profile of the WMR-K treated culture appears significantly altered. The differentially expressed compounds are mainly related to the primary metabolic pathways, including amino acids, trehalose, pyruvic acid, glycerol and vitamin B6.
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- Emilia Galdiero
- Department of Biology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.G.); (A.M.); (F.C.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (A.A.); (F.S.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.G.); (A.M.); (F.C.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.G.); (A.M.); (F.C.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Via Domenico Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Agricultural Science, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Via dell’ Università 100, 80055 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (A.A.); (F.S.)
- BAT Center—Interuniversity Center for Studies on Bioinspired Agro-Environmental Technology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, 80055 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (A.A.); (F.S.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (E.G.); (A.M.); (F.C.); (M.G.)
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Mucus is thought to serve as a protective coating on wet epithelial surfaces. Recent research has shown that glycans, which are branched sugar molecules found in mucin, a part of mucus, can prevent bacteria from communicating with each other and forming biofilms. This could hinder microbes from causing infections. The present editorial, focusing on a paper by Wheeler et al. [1], published in October 2019 in Nature Microbiology, describes how mucus can attenuate the virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In addition, streptococci and Candida albicans can be ‘tamed’ by mucin.
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- Ingar Olsen
- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Chu L, Zhou X, Shen Y, Yu Y. Inhibitory effect of trisodium citrate on biofilms formed by Klebsiella pneumoniae. J Glob Antimicrob Resist 2020; 22:452-456. [PMID: 32387258 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2020.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Revised: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Klebsiella pneumoniae is a significant nosocomial pathogen related to ventilator-associated pneumonia owing to biofilm formation. Trisodium citrate (TSC) has antibacterial activity, but there is little research on the effect of TSC on biofilm formed by K. pneumoniae. The aims of this study were to evaluate the inhibitory effect of 4% TSC on K. pneumoniae biofilm formation and to determine the best time of TSC addition for biofilm inhibition. METHODS A total of 45 K. pneumoniae strains isolated from tracheal tip and sputum specimens were included. Modified Congo red agar was used to screen for biofilm production. Biofilm-positive strains were cultured for 4 days. TSC (4%) was added either initially or 3 days later. Crystal violet staining was used to quantify biofilm mass by measuring the optical density at 570 nm (OD570). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to observe biofilm morphology. RESULTS The OD570 was significantly lower in the 4% TSC group than that in the no-TSC group during the 4-day experiment. Compared with addition of TSC after 3 days, initial TSC addition resulted in a significant absorbance decrease (Day 4, 0.63 ± 0.11 later-TSC group vs. 0.41 ± 0.16 initial-TSC group). As observed by SEM, bacteria were stacked most densely in the no-TSC group on Day 4. In contrast, few bacteria were observed when TSC was added initially, whilst bacteria were obviously dispersed when TSC was added after 3 days. CONCLUSION TSC can inhibit K. pneumoniae biofilm formation and has the best effect when added initially.
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- Lijuan Chu
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Center, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing 401147, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Center, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing 401147, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Center, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing 401147, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Center, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing 401147, China
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Endotracheal Tube Biofilm and its Impact on the Pathogenesis of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 4:50-55. [PMID: 30581995 PMCID: PMC6294989 DOI: 10.2478/jccm-2018-0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common and serious nosocomial infection in mechanically ventilated patients and results in high mortality, prolonged intensive care unit- (ICU) and hospital-length of stay and increased costs. In order to reduce its incidence, it is imperative to better understand the involved mechanisms and to identify the source of infection. The role of the endotracheal tube (ET) in VAP pathogenesis became more prominent over the last decades, along with extensive research dedicated to medical device-related infections and biofilms. ET biofilm formation is an early and constant process in intubated patients. New data regarding its temporal dynamics, composition, germ identification and consequences enhance knowledge about VAP occurrence, microbiology, treatment response and recurrence. This paper presents a structured analysis of the medical literature to date, in order to outline the role of ET biofilm in VAP pathogenesis and to review recommended methods to identify ET biofilm microorganisms and to prevent or decrease VAP incidence.
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Novais JS, Moreira CS, Silva ACJA, Loureiro RS, Sá Figueiredo AM, Ferreira VF, Castro HC, da Rocha DR. Antibacterial naphthoquinone derivatives targeting resistant strain Gram-negative bacteria in biofilms. Microb Pathog 2018; 118:105-114. [PMID: 29550501 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2018.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2018] [Revised: 03/06/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The aims of this study were the planning, synthesis and in vitro evaluation of 2-hydroxy-3-phenylsulfanylmethyl-[1,4]-naphthoquinones against Gram-negative and Gram-positive strains, searching for potential lead compounds against bacterial biofilm formation. A series of 12 new analogs of 2-hydroxy-3-phenylsulfanylmethyl-[1,4]-naphthoquinones were synthesized by adding a thiol and different substituents to a ο-quinone methide using microwave irradiation. The compounds were tested against Gram-positive (Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, S. simulans ATCC 27851, S. epidermidis ATCC 12228 and a hospital Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) strain), as well as Gram-negative (Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853, P. aeruginosa ATCC 15442, Proteus mirabilis ATCC 15290, Serratia marcescens ATCC 14756, Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 4352 and Enterobacter cloacae ATCC 23355) strains, using the disk diffusion method. Ten compounds showed activity mainly against Gram-negative strains with a minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC = 4-64 μg/mL) within the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) levels. The biofilm inhibition data showed compounds, 9e, 9f, 9j and 9k, are anti-biofilm molecules when used in sub-MIC concentrations against P. aeruginosa ATCC 15442 strain. Compound (9j) inhibited biofilm formation up to 63.4% with a better profile than ciprofloxacin, which is not able to prevent biofilm formation effectively. The reduction of P. aeruginosa ATCC 15442 mature biofilms was also observed for 9e and 9k. The structure modification applied in the series resulted in 12 new naphthoquinones with antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative bacteria strains (E. coli ATCC 25922, P. aeruginosa ATCC 27853 and ATCC 15442). Four compounds decreased P. aeruginosa biofilm formation effectively.
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- Juliana S Novais
- Universidade Federal Fluminense, PPBI Instituto de Biologia, Departamento de Biologia Celular e Molecular, 24020-150, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Instituto de Química, Departamento de Química Orgânica, 24020-150, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, PPBI Instituto de Biologia, Departamento de Biologia Celular e Molecular, 24020-150, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, PPBI Instituto de Biologia, Departamento de Biologia Celular e Molecular, 24020-150, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Instituto de Microbiologia Professor Paulo de Góes, Departamento de Microbiologia Médica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Departamento de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Faculdade de Farmácia, Santa Rosa, 24241-002, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, PPBI Instituto de Biologia, Departamento de Biologia Celular e Molecular, 24020-150, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Instituto de Química, Departamento de Química Orgânica, 24020-150, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Diagnostic Value of Endotracheal Aspirates Sonication on Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Microbiologic Diagnosis. Microorganisms 2017; 5:microorganisms5030062. [PMID: 28930178 PMCID: PMC5620653 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms5030062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2017] [Revised: 09/15/2017] [Accepted: 09/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Microorganisms are able to form biofilms within respiratory secretions. Methods to disaggregate such biofilms before utilizing standard, rapid, or high throughput diagnostic technologies may aid in pathogen detection during ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) diagnosis. Our aim was to determine if sonication of endotracheal aspirates (ETA) would increase the sensitivity of qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative bacterial cultures in an animal model of pneumonia caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa or by methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Material and methods: P. aeruginosa or MRSA was instilled into the lungs or the oropharynx of pigs in order to induce severe VAP. Time point assessments for qualitative and quantitative bacterial cultures of ETA and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) samples were performed at 24, 48, and 72 h after bacterial instillation. In addition, at 72 h (autopsy), lung tissue was harvested to perform quantitative bacterial cultures. Each ETA sample was microbiologically processed with and without applying sonication for 5 min at 40 KHz before bacterial cultures. Sensitivity and specificity were determined using BAL as a gold-standard. Correlation with BAL and lung bacterial burden was also determined before and after sonication. Assessment of biofilm clusters and planktonic bacteria was performed through both optical microscopy utilizing Gram staining and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy utilizing the LIVE/DEAD®BacLight kit. Results: 33 pigs were included, 27 and 6 from P. aeruginosa and MRSA pneumonia models, respectively. Overall, we obtained 85 ETA, 69 (81.2%) from P. aeruginosa and 16 (18.8%) from MRSA challenged pigs. Qualitative cultures did not significantly change after sonication, whereas quantitative ETA cultures did significantly increase bacterial counting. Indeed, sonication consistently increased bacterial burden in ETAs at 24, 48, and 72 h after bacterial challenge. Sonication also improved sensitivity of ETA quantitative cultures and maintained specificity at levels previously reported and accepted for VAP diagnosis. Conclusion: The use of sonication in ETA respiratory samples needs to be clinically validated since sonication could potentially improve pathogen detection before standard, rapid, or high throughput diagnostic methods used in routine microbial diagnostics.
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