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Katkowska M, Garbacz K, Kwapisz E, Suligowska K, Kusiak A, Cichońska D, Świetlik D. High oral carriage of multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacilli in adolescents: the SOPKARD-Junior study. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1265777. [PMID: 38035342 PMCID: PMC10687414 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1265777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Introduction The colonization of the oral cavity by potentially pathogenic antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in adolescents and its consequences is very poorly understood. The present study focused on the occurrence of oral colonization by Gram-negative bacilli (GNB) and their multidrug resistance, including the production of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) and carbapenemases, among healthy adolescents and risk factors associated with GNB colonization. Materials and methods This study was conducted as part of "A program for the early detection of risk factors for lifestyle diseases SOPKARD-Junior" (SOPKARD-Junior). Oral samples were collected from 182 adolescents from four public elementary schools in Sopot, Poland, aged 13-14 years. Bacterial strains were identified by the MALDI-TOF MS method. Screening of antimicrobial resistance was performed using a disk diffusion method. The NG-Test® CARBA-5 was used to detect and differentiate the five most widely distributed carbapenemases. Demographic and clinical data were collected and statistical analysis of risk factors was performed. Results A total of 68 out of 182 (37.4%) healthy adolescents was documented oral colonization with Gram-negative bacilli, including 50/182 (27.5%) multidrug resistant (MDR-GNB) strains. Over 60% of oral carriage concerned three main genera Enterobacter spp., Pseudomonas spp., and Serratia spp., which were detected in 22.1%, 19.1%, and 19.1% of participants, respectively. Citrobacter spp., Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., Hafnia spp., Aeromonas spp., Acinetobacter spp., and Stenotrophomonas spp. were also isolated. The antimicrobial resistance to ampicillin (100%), ceftazidime (69.1%), meropenem (60.3%), gentamycin (60.3%), piperacillin/tazobactam (52.9%), and piperacillin (45.6%) were the most common. Among 73.5% GNB strains multidrug resistance was observed, including all Pseudomonas spp. strains. Among MDR-GNB, 30.4% were resistant to four groups of antibiotics, half of the MDR Pseudomonas spp. strains were resistant to 10 groups of antibiotics. Extended-spectrum β-lactamases were produced by Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiella spp., and Serratia spp. (7.4%). Colonization by ESBLs-positive GNB strains was significantly associated with recurrent respiratory infections, nasal congestion, and bronchitis (p<0.05). Conclusion Our study revealed high oral carriage of multi-drug resistant Gram-negative bacilli in healthy adolescents and the association of ESBL-producing strains with respiratory infections. Further studies on oral colonization with GNB are necessary due to the possibility of distinct infections and the acquisition of antibiotic resistance by resident microbiota.
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- Marta Katkowska
- Department of Oral Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Oral Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Oral Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Dental Techniques and Masticatory System Dysfunctions, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Education, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Mucosa Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Mucosa Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Division of Biostatistics and Neural Networks, Medical University of Gdansk, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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Mai HTT, Espinoza JL. The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on ESBL-Producing Enterobacterales Infections: A Scoping Review. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1064. [PMID: 37370383 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12061064] [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: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Several studies have reported an increased frequency of colonization and/or infection with antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-PE) are a group of bacteria with intrinsic resistance to multiple antibiotics, including penicillins, cephalosporins, and monobactams. These pathogens are easy to spread and can cause difficult-to-treat infections. Here, we summarize the available evidence on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on infections caused by ESBL-PE. Using specific criteria and keywords, we searched PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE for articles published up to 30 March 2023 on potential changes in the epidemiology of ESBL-E since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. We identified eight studies that documented the impact of COVID-19 on ESBL-E. Five studies were focused on assessing the frequency of ESBL-PE in patient-derived specimens, and three studies investigated the epidemiological aspects of ESBL-PE infections in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the studies that were focused on patient specimens reported a decrease in ESBL-PE positivity during the pandemic, whereas the three studies that involved patient data (1829 patients in total) reported a higher incidence of ESBL-PE infections in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 compared with those with other conditions. There are limited data on the real impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the epidemiology of ESBL-PE infections; however, patient-derived data suggest that the pandemic has exacerbated the spread of these pathogens.
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- Ha Thi Thao Mai
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City 900000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-0942, Ishikawa, Japan
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Shyaula M, Khadka C, Dawadi P, Banjara MR. Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on Extended-Spectrum β-lactamases Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in Nepal. Microbiol Insights 2023; 16:11786361221145179. [PMID: 36655025 PMCID: PMC9841864 DOI: 10.1177/11786361221145179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the pool estimates of extended-spectrum β-lactamases producing K. pneumoniae (ESBL-KP) and study their drug resistance profile by evaluating the studies from Nepal. Methods A literature search was carried out in PubMed, Google Scholar, and NepJOL to screen all articles on ESBL-KP published between 2011 and 2021 from Nepal. This review was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. Relevant data were extracted, and R language 4.2.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Results The pooled prevalence of K. pneumoniae was 5%, while the pooled prevalence of ESBL and multidrug resistance (MDR) in K. pneumoniae were 23% and 55%, respectively. Imipenem was the drug of choice (in vitro) against ESBL-KP infection. Conclusion Our analyses showed a high prevalence of ESBL-KP and their high resistance toward commonly used drugs. This study highlights the need for the development of new antibiotics for the management of ESBL-KP infections.
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- Prabin Dawadi, Central Department of Microbiology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, BA 44618, Nepal.
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Dasgupta-Tsinikas S, Zangwill KM, Nielsen K, Lee R, Friedlander S, Donovan SM, Van TT, Butler-Wu SM, Batra JS, Yeh SH. Treatment and Epidemiology of Third-Generation Cephalosporin-Resistant Urinary Tract Infections. Pediatrics 2022; 150:188323. [PMID: 35734948 PMCID: PMC10152563 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-051468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Limited data are available on the contemporary epidemiology, clinical management, and health care utilization for pediatric urinary tract infection (UTI) due to third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacterales (G3CR) in the United States. The objective is to describe the epidemiology, antimicrobial treatment and response, and health care utilization associated with G3CR UTI. METHODS Multisite, matched cohort-control study including children with G3CR UTI versus non-G3CR UTI. UTI was defined as per American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, and G3CR as resistance to ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, or ceftazidime. We collected data from the acute phase of illness to 6 months thereafter. RESULTS Among 107 children with G3CR UTI and 206 non-G3CR UTI with documented assessment of response, the proportion with significant improvement on initial therapy was similar (52% vs 57%; odds ratio [OR], 0.81; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.44-1.50). Patients with G3CR were more frequently hospitalized at presentation (38% vs 17%; OR, 3.03; 95% CI, 1.77-5.19). In the follow-up period, more patients with G3CR had urine cultures (75% vs 53%; OR, 2.61; 95% CI, 1.33-5.24), antimicrobial treatment of any indication (53% vs 29%; OR, 2.82; 95% CI, 1.47-5.39), and subspecialty consultation (23% vs 6%; OR, 4.52; 95% CI, 2.10-10.09). In multivariate analysis, previous systemic antimicrobial therapy remained a significant risk factor for G3CR UTI (adjusted OR, 1.91; 95% CI, 1.06-3.44). CONCLUSIONS We did not observe a significant difference in response to therapy between G3CR and susceptible UTI, but subsequent health care utilization was significantly increased.
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- Shom Dasgupta-Tsinikas
- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.,Department of Public Health, County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Medicine, Olive View-University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, Sylmar, California
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- Pathology, Harbor-University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, Torrance, California
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.,Lundquist Institute
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Ji X, Liu J, Liang B, Sun S, Zhu L, Zhou W, Guo X, Sun Y. Molecular Characteristics of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Strains Isolated from Diseased Captive Giant Pandas ( Ailuropoda melanoleuca) in China. Microb Drug Resist 2022; 28:750-757. [PMID: 35639420 DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2021.0298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objectives: To characterize the antimicrobial resistance and virulence of pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from diseased captive giant pandas. Methods: Antimicrobial susceptibility and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) were determined by the broth dilution method. Whole-genome sequencing was used to characterize the phylogeny, serotype, virulence, resistome, plasmids, and genetic structures of the cefotaxime (CTX)-M genes. Results: Four extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing E. coli strains were identified and the MICs against 11 antibiotics in vitro were determined. All ESBL-producing E. coli strains were resistant to more than eight antibiotics and carried the blaCTX-M-55 or blaCTX-M-105 gene in different sizes of replicon-type plasmids (pAMSH1-IncHI2, 257 kb; pAMPD2-IncFII, 89 kb; pAMPD02-IncFIB, 129 kb; and pAMSC4-IncN, 47 kb). Distinct insertional sequences and transposases were identified up-/downstream of blaCTX-Ms, including IS26, ISEcp1, ISKpn72, IS903B, and Tn2. These strains also possessed at least three virulence genes of pathogenic E. coli and originated in four different evolutionary branches. One strain carried the complete locus of the enterocyte effacement pathogenicity island, but lacked the virulence genes stx and bfpA, indicating atypical enteropathogenic E. coli, whereas the other strains were considered to be extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli. Conclusions: The emergence of ESBL-producing pathogenic E. coli strains from diseased captive giant pandas warrants greater attention. The findings of this study will help to prevent the spread of these strains among captive giant pandas as well as from wild animals to humans.
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- Xue Ji
- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China.,Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China.,Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China.,Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China.,Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China.,Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun, China
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- Animal Disease Control Center of Erdos, Erdos, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China.,Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China.,Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun, China
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de Oliveira Santos JV, da Costa Júnior SD, de Fátima Ramos Dos Santos Medeiros SM, Cavalcanti IDL, de Souza JB, Coriolano DL, da Silva WRC, Alves MHME, Cavalcanti IMF. Panorama of Bacterial Infections Caused by Epidemic Resistant Strains. Curr Microbiol 2022; 79:175. [PMID: 35488983 PMCID: PMC9055366 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-022-02875-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a critical obstacle to public health worldwide, due to the high incidence of strains resistant to available antibiotic therapies. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of resistant epidemic strains, associated with this, public health authorities have been alarmed about a possible scenario of uncontrolled dissemination of these microorganisms and the difficulty in interrupting their transmission, as nosocomial pathogens with resistance profiles previously considered sporadic. They become frequent bacteria in the community. In addition, therapy for infections caused by these pathogens is based on broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy, which favors an increase in the tolerance of remaining bacterial cells and is commonly associated with a poor prognosis. In this review, we present the current status of epidemic strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE), MDR Mycobacterium tuberculosis, extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL), Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC), and—New Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa (NDM).
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- João Victor de Oliveira Santos
- Laboratory of Immunopathology Keizo Asami (LIKA), Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Cidade Universitária, Recife, PE, CEP: 50670-901, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopathology Keizo Asami (LIKA), Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Cidade Universitária, Recife, PE, CEP: 50670-901, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopathology Keizo Asami (LIKA), Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Cidade Universitária, Recife, PE, CEP: 50670-901, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopathology Keizo Asami (LIKA), Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Cidade Universitária, Recife, PE, CEP: 50670-901, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopathology Keizo Asami (LIKA), Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Cidade Universitária, Recife, PE, CEP: 50670-901, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopathology Keizo Asami (LIKA), Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Cidade Universitária, Recife, PE, CEP: 50670-901, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopathology Keizo Asami (LIKA), Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Cidade Universitária, Recife, PE, CEP: 50670-901, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopathology Keizo Asami (LIKA), Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Cidade Universitária, Recife, PE, CEP: 50670-901, Brazil.
- Laboratory of Microbiology and Immunology, Academic Center of Vitória (CAV), Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Vitória de Santo Antão, Rua Do Alto Do Reservatório S/N, Bela Vista, Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, CEP: 55608-680, Brazil.
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Ahmed HA, Ibrahim EHS, Abdelhaliem E, Elariny EYT. Biotyping, Virulotyping and Biofilm Formation Ability of ESBL-Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates from Nosocomial Infections. J Appl Microbiol 2022; 132:4555-4568. [PMID: 35384170 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency, molecular characterization, virulence genes, resistance genes and antimicrobial profile of nosocomial extended spectrum beta lactamase producing Klebsiella species. A total of 22 (12.2%) K. pneumoniae strains were isolated from 180 clinical samples collected from hospitalized patients in Egypt. K. pneumoniae biotypes were B1 (72.8%), B3 (13.6%) and B4 (13.6%). The isolates were classified for the capsular serotypes, 86.4% (20/22) were of K1 serotype, while only two isolates (13.64%) were of K2 serotype. Hypermucoviscous K. pneumoniae isolates accounted for 68.2%. Biofilm formation ability of K. pneumoniae was determined by microtitre plate method. The majority of the isolates (40.9%) were moderate biofilm producers, while 27.3% were strong biofilm producers. All K. pneumoniae strains were positive for fimH and traT genes, while magA was identified in only 63.6% of the isolates. The antibiotic susceptibility profile of the isolates (n=22) was determined by the disc diffusion technique using 23 different antibiotics. Streptomycin and imipenem are the most effective antibiotics against 22 tested K. pneumoniae isolates with sensitivity rates of 63.64% and 54.54%, respectively. All tested K. pneumoniae isolates showed high resistance to amoxicillin∕clavulanate (100%), cefuroxime (100%) and ceftazidime (95.45%). Extended spectrum beta lactamases (ESBL) production and the presence of ESBL related genes were tested in the isolates. All the isolates tested positive for blaVIM, NDM1, and blaTEM, while only 81.8 percent tested positive for the blaSHV gene. Increasing antimicrobial resistance in K. pneumoniae causing nosocomial infections limits the use of antimicrobial agents for treatment. Furthermore, the spread of biofilm, multiple drug resistant and ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae isolates is a public threat for hospitalized patients.
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- Heba A Ahmed
- Department of Zoonoses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Sharkia Governorate, Zagazig City, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt
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- Cytology and Molecular genetics, Faculty of Science,, Zagazig University, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt
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Mills JP, Marchaim D. Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria: Infection Prevention and Control Update. Infect Dis Clin North Am 2021; 35:969-994. [PMID: 34752228 DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2021.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB) pose one of the greatest challenges to health care today because of their propensity for human-to-human transmission and lack of therapeutic options. Containing the spread of MDR-GNB is challenging, and the application of multifaceted infection control bundles during an evolving outbreak makes it difficult to measure the relative impact of each measure. This article will review the utility of various infection control measures in containing the spread of various MDR-GNB and will provide the supporting evidence for these interventions.
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- John P Mills
- Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Michigan Medical School, F4177 University Hospital South, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5226, USA.
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel; Division of Infectious Diseases, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel
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Mechanisms of Resistance in Gram-Negative Urinary Pathogens: From Country-Specific Molecular Insights to Global Clinical Relevance. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11050800. [PMID: 33925181 PMCID: PMC8146862 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11050800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most frequent hospital infections and among the most commonly observed community acquired infections. Alongside their clinical importance, they are notorious because the pathogens that cause them are prone to acquiring various resistance determinants, including extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL); plasmid-encoded AmpC β-lactamases (p-AmpC); carbapenemases belonging to class A, B, and D; qnr genes encoding reduced susceptibility to fluoroquinolones; as well as genes encoding enzymes that hydrolyse aminoglycosides. In Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, the dominant resistance mechanisms are ESBLs belonging to the CTX-M, TEM, and SHV families; p-AmpC; and (more recently) carbapenemases belonging to classes A, B, and D. Urinary Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates harbour metallo-beta-lactamases (MBLs) and ESBLs belonging to PER and GES families, while carbapenemases of class D are found in urinary Acinetobacter baumannii isolates. The identification of resistance mechanisms in routine diagnostic practice is primarily based on phenotypic tests for the detection of beta-lactamases, such as the double-disk synergy test or Hodge test, while polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the detection of resistance genes is mostly pursued in reference laboratories for research purposes. As the emergence of drug-resistant bacterial strains poses serious challenges in the management of UTIs, this review aimed to appraise mechanisms of resistance in relevant Gram-negative urinary pathogens, to provide a detailed map of resistance determinants in Croatia and the world, and to discuss the implications of these resistance traits on diagnostic approaches. We summarized a sundry of different resistance mechanisms among urinary isolates and showed how their prevalence highly depends on the local epidemiological context, highlighting the need for tailored interventions in the field of antimicrobial stewardship.
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ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in a University hospital: Molecular features, diffusion of epidemic clones and evaluation of cross-transmission. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0247875. [PMID: 33760834 PMCID: PMC7990301 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The worldwide spread of Klebsiella pneumoniae producing extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL-Kp) is a significant threat. Specifically, various pandemic clones of ESBL-Kp are involved in hospital outbreaks and caused serious infections. In that context, we assessed the phenotypic and molecular features of a collection of ESBL-Kp isolates in a French university hospital and evaluated the occurrence of potential cross-transmissions. Over a 2-year period (2017-2018), 204 non-duplicate isolates of ESBL-Kp were isolated from clinical (n = 118, 57.8%) or screening (n = 86, 42.2%) sample cultures. These isolates were predominantly resistant to cotrimoxazole (88.8%) and ofloxacin (82.8%) but remained susceptible to imipenem (99.3%) and amikacin (93.8%). CTX-M-15 was the most frequent ESBL identified (83.6%). Multilocus sequence typing and pulse-field gel electrophoresis analysis showed an important genetic variability with 41 sequence types (ST) and 50 pulsotypes identified, and the over representation of the international epidemic clones ST307 and ST405. An epidemiological link attesting probable cross-transmission has been identified for 16 patients clustered in 4 groups during the study period. In conclusion, we showed here the dissemination of pandemic clones of ESBL-Kp in our hospital on a background of clonal diversity.
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Adler A, Katz DE, Marchaim D. The Continuing Plague of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase Producing Enterbacterales Infections: An Update. Infect Dis Clin North Am 2020; 34:677-708. [PMID: 33011052 DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2020.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Antimicrobial resistance is a common iatrogenic complication of modern life and medical care. One of the most demonstrative examples is the exponential increase in the incidence of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) production among Enterobacteriaceae, that is, the most common human pathogens outside of the hospital setting. Infections resulting from ESBL-producing bacteria are associated with devastating outcomes, now affecting even previously healthy individuals. This poses an enormous burden and threat to public health. This article aims to narrate the evolving epidemiology of ESBL infections and highlights current challenges in terms of management and prevention of these common infections.
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- Amos Adler
- Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizmann Street, Tel-Aviv 6423906 Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, 12 Shmuel Bait Street, Jerusalem 9103102, Israel
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel; Unit of Infection Control, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel.
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Jung D, Rubin JE. Identification of antimicrobial resistant bacteria from plant-based food products imported into Canada. Int J Food Microbiol 2020; 319:108509. [PMID: 31945714 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2020.108509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Revised: 12/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The role of plant-based foods in the epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance has been inadequately studied. In this investigation, resistant organisms from vegetables, fruits and spices imported into Canada were identified and characterized. A total of 143 products imported from primarily Asian and African countries were purchased from international markets in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Samples were selectively cultured for bacterial species where resistance is known to be emerging. The proportions of samples positive for each organism were as follows: E. coli (n = 13, 9.1%), Salmonella spp. (n = 2, 1.4%), ESBL producing Enterobacter spp. (n = 2, 1.4%) and K. pneumoniae (n = 2, 1.4%), S. aureus (n = 7, 4.9%) and Enterococcus spp. (n = 66, 46.2%). Antimicrobial minimum inhibitory concentrations were determined by broth micro-dilution and agar-dilution. Based on the susceptibility of each organism, isolates were screened for resistance genes (β-lactamases and plasmid mediated quinolones resistance determinants) by PCR. Extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae and methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) were identified from 6/143 (4.2%) and 2/143 (1.4%) of samples respectively. The qnrB, qnrS and aac(6')-Ib-cr plasmid mediated quinolone resistance determinants were identified in 2/143 (1.4%) of samples tested. None of the Enterobacteriaceae isolates were resistant to meropenem or colistin. Similarly, all Enterococcus isolates remained susceptible to ampicillin, penicillin and vancomycin. Finding multi-drug resistant bacteria which are frequently isolated from human infections is concerning, although the contribution of the global food trade to the dissemination of resistance remains cryptic. These results suggest that imported plant-based foods may be an underappreciated source of clinically relevant resistant organisms. Further study is required to address these gaps in our understanding of the epidemiology of resistance, and the magnitude of the risk posed to human health by these organisms.
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- Dongyun Jung
- Department of Veterinary Microbiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Department of Veterinary Microbiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Mahmoudi S, Pourakbari B, Rahbarimanesh A, Abdosalehi MR, Ghadiri K, Mamishi S. An Outbreak of ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in an Iranian Referral Hospital: Epidemiology and Molecular Typing. Infect Disord Drug Targets 2019; 19:46-54. [PMID: 29732983 DOI: 10.2174/1871526518666180507121831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Revised: 04/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common cause of nosocomial infections; however, there is limited information in Iran regarding nosocomial outbreaks due to extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing K pneumoniae strains, particularly using molecular methods. The present study focused on the molecular mechanism of ESBL resistance and genetic relatedness in K. pneumoniae isolates causing nosocomial infections in an Iranian referral hospital. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study evaluated the antimicrobial resistance and molecular epidemiology of K. pneumoniae causing nosocomial infections in children between October 2013 and March 2014. The ESBL detection was carried out for all the isolates by the CLSI method and PCR was carried out for the detection of the blaSHV, blaTEM, and blaCTX-M genes among ESBL-producing K. pneumonia. Molecular typing of the K. pneumoniae was performed using random amplification of polymorphic DNA-polymerase chain reaction (RAPD-PCR). RESULTS A total of 30 isolates of K. pneumoniae were used for epidemiological analysis. High rates of resistance to cefotaxime (n=29, 97%), cefazolin (n=29, 97%), cefepime (n=25, 83%) and gentamicin (n=23, 77%) were observed. A total of 29 strains (97%) produced ESBLs. The frequency of blaSHV, blaCTX-M and blaTEM genes among these isolates was 83% (n=25), 70% (n=21) and 57% (n=17), respectively. Surprisingly 11 isolated (37%) carried blaSHV, blaCTX-M and blaTEM genes simultaneously. Moreover, the concurrent presence of "blaSHV and blaCTX-M" and "blaSHV and blaTEM" was seen in 8 (27%) and 4 (13%) isolates, respectively. RAPDPCR analyses revealed that K. pneumoniae isolates belonged to 2 RAPD-PCR types among which one cluster counted for 28 isolates. CONCLUSION To our knowledge, this is the first published report of a nosocomial outbreak of ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae in children in Iran. Although the epidemiology of nosocomial infections with ESBL-producing organisms has not yet been explored in depth in Iran, our findings suggest that ESBL-producing organisms are already an established public health threat in our country.
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- Shima Mahmoudi
- Pediatric Infectious Disease Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Infectious Disease Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Bahrami Children Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Nosocomial Infections Research Center, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pediatric Infectious Disease Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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van den Bijllaardt W, Janssens MM, Buiting AG, Muller AE, Mouton JW, Verweij JJ. Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) polymerase chain reaction assay on rectal swabs and enrichment broth for detection of ESBL carriage. J Hosp Infect 2017; 98:264-269. [PMID: 29080706 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2017.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2017] [Accepted: 10/19/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) screening and contact precautions on patients at high risk for ESBL carriage are considered important infection control measures. Since contact precautions are costly and may negatively impact patient care, rapid exclusion of ESBL carriage and therefore earlier discontinuation of contact precautions are desired. AIM In the present study, the performance of an ESBL polymerase chain reaction (PCR) targeting blaCTX-M genes was evaluated as a screening assay for ESBL carriage. METHODS Two methods were assessed: PCR performed directly on rectal swabs and PCR on enrichment broth after incubation overnight. The reference standard was culture of ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae on selective agar after overnight enrichment and confirmation by the combination disc diffusion method. Microarray was used for discrepancy analysis. A secondary analysis was performed to evaluate the added value of including a blaSHV target in the PCR. FINDINGS A total of 551 rectal swabs from 385 patients were included, of which 28 (5%) were ESBL positive in culture. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) were 86%, 98%, 67%, and 99%, respectively, for PCR directly on swabs, and 96%, 98%, 75%, and 100%, respectively, for PCR on enrichment broth. Adding a blaSHV target to the assay resulted in a lower PPV without increasing the sensitivity and NPV. CONCLUSION Screening for ESBL by PCR directly on rectal swabs has a high negative predictive value, is up to 48h faster than traditional culture and therefore facilitates earlier discontinuation of contact precautions, thereby improving patient care and saving valuable resources in the hospital.
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- W van den Bijllaardt
- Laboratory for Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands; Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Laboratory for Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Medical Microbiology, Haaglanden Medical Centre, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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Anes J, Hurley D, Martins M, Fanning S. Exploring the Genome and Phenotype of Multi-Drug Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae of Clinical Origin. Front Microbiol 2017; 8:1913. [PMID: 29109700 PMCID: PMC5660112 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.01913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2017] [Accepted: 09/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Klebsiella pneumoniae is an important nosocomial pathogen with an extraordinary resistant phenotype due to a combination of acquired resistant-elements and efflux mechanisms. In this study a detailed molecular characterization of 11 K. pneumoniae isolates of clinical origin was carried out. Eleven clinical isolates were tested for their susceptibilities, by disk diffusion and broth microdilution and interpreted according to CLSI guidelines. Efflux activity was determined by measuring the extrusion of ethidium bromide and biofilm formation was assessed following static growth in Müeller-Hinton and minimal media M9 broths at two temperatures and time points. Template DNA from all 11 isolates was extracted and sequenced. The study collection was found to be resistant to several (extended-spectrum beta-lactam) ESBL-type compounds along with several (fluoro)quinolones (FQ). Resistance to tetracycline accounted for 55% of the study collection (n = 6) and three of the 11 isolates were resistance to carbapenems. Genotyping identified blaCTX-M-15 (82%), blaSHV-12 (55%), and blaTEM-1B (45%) ESBL encoding genes and FQ resistance was associated the presence of the oqxAB operon, identified in 10 of the 11 isolates and qnrB gene in one isolate. The polymorphisms detected in the quinolone resistance-determining regions (QRDRs) were associated with isolates of the clonal group CG15. Sequence types (ST) identified were representative of previously described clonal groups including CG258 (n = 7), CG15 (n = 3), and CG147 (n = 1). Plasmid replicon type databases were queried indicating the presence of IncFII and IncFIB replicon types in the majority of the isolates (91%), followed by IncFIA (45%), and IncR (45%). Two of the 11 isolates were found positive for yersiniabactin siderophore-encoding genes. No differences in the ability to efflux ethidium bromide were identified. Biofilm formation was stronger when the isolates were grown under stressed conditions at 37°C for a period up to 96 h. These data confirm the fact that well-recognized clonal groups of K. pneumoniae of importance to human health carries a diverse repertoire of antimicrobial resistance determinants, particularly related to critically important drugs in the ESBL and FQ classes. The capacity of most isolates to form strong biofilms, when stressed under laboratory-simulated conditions, supports the risk to human health associated with nosocomial infections deriving from indwelling medical devices.
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- João Anes
- UCD-Centre for Food Safety, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- UCD-Centre for Food Safety, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- UCD-Centre for Food Safety, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- UCD-Centre for Food Safety, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.,Institute for Global Food Security, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
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Adler A, Katz DE, Marchaim D. The Continuing Plague of Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae Infections. Infect Dis Clin North Am 2017; 30:347-375. [PMID: 27208763 DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2016.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Antimicrobial resistance is a common iatrogenic complication of modern life and medical care. One of the most demonstrative examples is the exponential increase in the incidence of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) production among Enterobacteriaceae, which is the most common human pathogens outside of the hospital settings. Infections resulting from ESBL-producing bacteria are associated with devastating outcomes, now affecting even previously healthy individuals. This development poses an enormous burden and threat to public health. This paper aims to narrate the evolving epidemiology of ESBL infections, and highlight current challenges in terms of management and prevention of these common infections.
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- Amos Adler
- Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Internal Medicine D, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Hebrew University School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel; Division of Infectious Diseases, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin 70300, Israel.
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Geographical variation in therapy for bloodstream infections due to multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae: a post-hoc analysis of the INCREMENT study. Int J Antimicrob Agents 2017; 50:664-672. [PMID: 28782704 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2017.08.005] [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: 05/30/2017] [Revised: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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We describe regional differences in therapy for bloodstream infection (BSI) caused by extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) or carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE). Patients (n = 1482) in 12 countries from an observational study of BSI caused by ESBL-E or CPE were included. Multivariate logistic regression was used to calculate adjusted odds ratios (aORs) for the influence of country of recruitment on empirical use of β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitors (BLBLIs) or carbapenems, targeted use of BLBLIs for ESBL-E and use of targeted combination therapy for CPE. Compared with Spain, BLBLI use for empirical therapy was least likely in sites from Israel (aOR 0.34, 95% CI 0.14-0.81), Greece (aOR 0.49, 95% CI 0.26-0.94) and Canada (aOR 0.31, 95% CI 0.11-0.88) but more likely in Italy (aOR 1.58, 95% CI 1.11-2.25) and Turkey (aOR 2.09, 95% CI 1.14-3.81). Empirical carbapenem use was more likely in sites from Taiwan (aOR 1.73, 95% CI 1.03-2.92) and USA (aOR 1.89, 95% CI 1.05-3.39) and less likely in Italy (aOR 0.44, 95% CI 0.28-0.69) and Canada (aOR 0.10, 95% CI 0.01-0.74). Targeted BLBLIs for ESBL-E was more likely in Italian sites. Treatment at sites within Israel, Taiwan, Turkey and Brazil was associated with less combination therapy for CPE. Although this study does not provide precise data on the relative prevalence of ESBL-E or CPE, significant variation in therapy exists across countries even after adjustment for patient factors. Better understanding of what influences therapeutic choices for these infections will aid antimicrobial stewardship efforts.
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Fernández J, Bert F, Nicolas-Chanoine MH. The challenges of multi-drug-resistance in hepatology. J Hepatol 2016; 65:1043-1054. [PMID: 27544545 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2016.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2016] [Revised: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 08/10/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Antimicrobial resistance has become a major global public health security problem that needs coordinated approaches at regional, national and international levels. Antibiotic overuse and the failure of control measures to prevent the spread of resistant bacteria in the healthcare environment have led to an alarming increase in the number of infections caused by resistant bacteria, organisms that resist many (multi-drug and extensively drug-resistant strains), if not all (pan-drug-resistant bacteria) currently available antibiotics. While Gram-positive cocci resistance (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant enterococci) shows a heterogeneous geographical distribution, extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae have become pandemic worldwide and endemic in some parts of the world, respectively. Moreover, currently available therapeutic options for resistant bacteria are very limited, with very few new agents in development. Antimicrobial resistance is especially relevant in decompensated cirrhosis. Firstly, cirrhotic patients are highly susceptible to develop infections caused by resistant bacteria as risk factors of multiresistance concentrate in this population (mainly repeated hospitalizations and antibiotic exposure). Secondly, inappropriate empirical antibiotic schedules easily translate into increased morbidity (acute kidney injury, acute-on-chronic liver failure, septic shock) and hospital mortality in advanced cirrhosis. Therefore, hepatologists must face nowadays a complex clinical scenario that requires new empirical antibiotic strategies that may further spread resistance. Global, regional and local preventive measures should therefore be implemented to combat antimicrobial resistance in cirrhosis including the restriction of antibiotic prophylaxis to high-risk populations, investigation on non-antibiotic prophylaxis, stewardship programs on adequate antibiotic prescription and on increasing awareness of the problem among health professionals, and well-defined early de-escalation policies based on rapid microbiological diagnostic tests. Other infection control practices such as hand hygiene and barrier precautions are also important. Clinical impact and cost-effectiveness of epidemiological surveillance programs (periodic rectal and nasal swabs) should also be explored.
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- Javier Fernández
- Liver Unit, Hospital Clínic Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Spain; Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August-Pi-Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHED), Spain.
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- Service de Microbiologie, Hôpital Beaujon, AP-HP, Clichy, France; INSERM UMR 1149, Université Paris 7, Paris, France
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- Service de Microbiologie, Hôpital Beaujon, AP-HP, Clichy, France; INSERM UMR 1149, Université Paris 7, Paris, France; Faculté de Médecine Paris Diderot, Paris, France
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Adler A, Friedman ND, Marchaim D. Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli: Infection Control Implications. Infect Dis Clin North Am 2016; 30:967-997. [PMID: 27660090 DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2016.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Antimicrobial resistance is a common iatrogenic complication of both modern life and medical care. Certain multidrug resistant and extensively drug resistant Gram-negative organisms pose the biggest challenges to health care today, predominantly owing to a lack of therapeutic options. Containing the spread of these organisms is challenging, and in reality, the application of multiple control measures during an evolving outbreak makes it difficult to measure the relative impact of each measure. This article reviews the usefulness of various infection control measures in containing the spread of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacilli.
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- Amos Adler
- Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel; Department of Medicine, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Medicine, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel; Division of Infectious Diseases, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin 70300, Israel.
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Chapuis A, Amoureux L, Bador J, Gavalas A, Siebor E, Chrétien ML, Caillot D, Janin M, de Curraize C, Neuwirth C. Outbreak of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Enterobacter cloacae with High MICs of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds in a Hematology Ward Associated with Contaminated Sinks. Front Microbiol 2016; 7:1070. [PMID: 27462306 PMCID: PMC4940370 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.01070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2016] [Accepted: 06/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objective: To investigate an outbreak of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacter cloacae that occurred in the Hematology ward (24-bed unit) of the François Mitterrand University Hospital (Dijon, France) between January 2011 and December 2013. The outbreak involved 43 patients (10 infected and 33 colonized). Design: We performed environmental analysis to detect multiresistant E. cloacae for comparison with clinical isolates (genotyping by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis and MLST as well as ESBL-typing) and determined the MICs of the quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride (ADBAC) and didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC). A bleach-based cleaning-disinfection program was implemented in December 2012 after mechanical removal of the biofilm in all sinks. Results: We have detected 17 ESBL-producing E. cloacae in patients sink drains, shower drains and medical sink drains. Sequencing of the bla genes performed on 60 strains recovered from patients and environment (n = 43 clinical and n = 17 environmental) revealed that blaCTX−M15 was predominant (37 isolates) followed by blaCTX−M9 plus blaSHV−12 (20 isolates). We observed a great diversity among the isolates: 14 pulsotypes (11 STs) in clinical isolates and 9 pulsotypes (7 STs) in environmental isolates. Six pulsotypes were identical between clinical and environmental isolates. MICs of the quaternary ammonium compounds widely used for disinfection were very high in clinical and environmental isolates. Immediately after the implementation of the disinfection program we noticed a substantial fall in cases number. Our findings demonstrate the role of drains as important reservoir of ESBL-producing E. cloacae and highlight the necessity to settle drains accessible to achieve correct cleaning as well as to use disinfectant with proved activity against nosocomial pathogens.
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- Angélique Chapuis
- Laboratoire de Bactériologie Médicale et de Surveillance Environnementale, Hôpital Universitaire de Dijon Dijon, France
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- Laboratoire de Bactériologie Médicale et de Surveillance Environnementale, Hôpital Universitaire de Dijon Dijon, France
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- Laboratoire de Bactériologie Médicale et de Surveillance Environnementale, Hôpital Universitaire de Dijon Dijon, France
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- Laboratoire de Bactériologie Médicale et de Surveillance Environnementale, Hôpital Universitaire de Dijon Dijon, France
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- Laboratoire de Bactériologie Médicale et de Surveillance Environnementale, Hôpital Universitaire de Dijon Dijon, France
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- Service d'Hématologie Clinique, Hôpital Universitaire de Dijon Dijon, France
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- Laboratoire de Bactériologie Médicale et de Surveillance Environnementale, Hôpital Universitaire de Dijon Dijon, France
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- Laboratoire de Bactériologie Médicale et de Surveillance Environnementale, Hôpital Universitaire de Dijon Dijon, France
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- Laboratoire de Bactériologie Médicale et de Surveillance Environnementale, Hôpital Universitaire de Dijon Dijon, France
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Zhou K, Lokate M, Deurenberg RH, Arends J, Lo-Ten Foe J, Grundmann H, Rossen JWA, Friedrich AW. Characterization of a CTX-M-15 Producing Klebsiella Pneumoniae Outbreak Strain Assigned to a Novel Sequence Type (1427). Front Microbiol 2015; 6:1250. [PMID: 26617589 PMCID: PMC4639626 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2015.01250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2015] [Accepted: 10/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Extended-spectrum -lactamase producing Klebsiella pneumoniae have emerged as one of the major nosocomial pathogens. Between July and September 2012, a CTX-M-15 producing K. pneumoniae caused an outbreak in a university hospital in the Netherlands. The outbreak isolates were characterized and assigned to a novel sequence type (ST1427). An epidemiological link between affected patients was supported by patient contact tracing and whole-genome phylogenetic analysis. Intra-strain polymorphism was detected among multiple isolates obtained from different body sites of the index patient, which may relate to antibiotic treatment and/or host adaptation. Environmental contamination caused by the outbreak clone was found in the patient rooms even on medical equipment. The novel clone was not closely related to any known endemic/epidemic clone, but carried a set of a plasmid-borne resistance genes [blaCTX−M−15, blaTEM−1, blaOXA−1, aac(6′)-Ib-cr, qnrB1, tetA(A), aac(3)-II]. Analysis of its virulence factors revealed a previously uncharacterized capsular biosynthesis region and two uncharacterized fimbriae gene clusters, and suggested that the new clone was not hypervirulent. To our knowledge, this is the first outbreak report of K. pneumoniae ST1427, and our study could be of help to understand the features of this newly emerging clone.
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- Kai Zhou
- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen Groningen, Netherlands ; State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University Hangzhou, China ; Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen Groningen, Netherlands
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