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Mansouri S, Savari M, Malakian A, Abbasi Montazeri E. High prevalence of multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales carrying extended-spectrum beta-lactamase and AmpC genes isolated from neonatal sepsis in Ahvaz, Iran. BMC Microbiol 2024; 24:136. [PMID: 38658819 PMCID: PMC11040821 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-024-03285-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES In the recent years, multidrug resistant (MDR) neonatal septicemia-causing Enterobacterales has been dramatically increased due to the extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) and AmpC enzymes. This study aimed to assess the antibiotic resistance pattern, prevalence of ESBLs/AmpC beta-lactamase genes, and Enterobacterial Repetitive Intergenic Consensus Polymerase Chain Reaction (ERIC-PCR) fingerprints in Enterobacterales isolated from neonatal sepsis. RESULTS In total, 59 Enterobacterales isolates including 41 (69.5%) Enterobacter species, 15 (25.4%) Klebsiella pneumoniae and 3 (5.1%) Escherichia coli were isolated respectively. Resistance to ceftazidime and cefotaxime was seen in all of isolates. Furthermore, all of them were multidrug-resistant (resistant to three different antibiotic categories). The phenotypic tests showed that 100% of isolates were ESBL-positive. Moreover, AmpC production was observed in 84.7% (n = 50/59) of isolates. Among 59 ESBL-positive isolates, the highest percentage belonged to blaCTX-M-15 gene (66.1%) followed by blaCTX-M (45.8%), blaCTX-M-14 (30.5%), blaSHV (28.8%), and blaTEM (13.6%). The frequency of blaDHA, blaEBC, blaMOX and blaCIT genes were 24%, 24%, 4%, and 2% respectively. ERIC-PCR analysis revealed that Enterobacterales isolates were genetically diverse. The remarkable prevalence of MDR Enterobacterales isolates carrying ESBL and AmpC beta-lactamase genes emphasizes that efficient surveillance measures are essential to avoid the more expansion of drug resistance amongst isolates.
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- Sima Mansouri
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Golfakhrabadi F, Mansouri D, Montazeri EA, Salimi A, Babadi F, Rakhshan V. Preparing and evaluating the anti-microbial effect of Allium jesdianum mouthwash on some of the most common oral microorganisms. J Family Med Prim Care 2024; 13:640-646. [PMID: 38605791 PMCID: PMC11006033 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_855_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Background Due to the increasing resistance of bacteria to antibiotics and anti-bacterial compounds in plants, Allium jesdianum Boiss plant extract can be used in mouthwash compounds with its anti-microbial activity. Methods and Materials The anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activity of A. jesdianum mouthwash was investigated on Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguis, S. salivarius and Candida albicans, and Candida tropicalis. To analyse the anti-microbial effect of this mouthwash, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were determined by the broth microdilution method. Results The average MIC and MBC of A. jesdianum mouthwash for S. mutans were 1.56 and 3.12 (mg/ml), respectively, for S. salivarius, 0.25 and 0.65 (mg/ml), and for S. sanguis, respectively, 0.25 and 0.65 (mg/ml). The highest MIC and MBC values were for S. mutans, and the MIC and MBC values were equal for S. sanguis and S. salivarius. Average MIC and MBC were determined as 2.41 and 4.16 (mg/ml) for C. albicans and 2.34 and 5.72 (mg/ml) for C. tropicalis, respectively. MIC values of mouthwash were higher for C. albicans and MBC values for C. tropicalis. Conclusion Our results showed a promising anti-fungal-anti-bacterial effect of A. jesdianum extract. A. jesdianum extract may be used as an alternative to chemical mouthwashes.
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- Fereshteh Golfakhrabadi
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plant Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Dental Student School of Dentistry, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Instiute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy and Morphology, Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Taghavi S, Abbasi Montazeri E, Zekavati R, Roomiani L, Saffarian P. Identification of a New Compound (4-Fluoro-2-Trifluoromethyl Imidazole) Extracted from a New Halophilic Bacillus aquimaris Strain Persiangulf TA2 Isolated from the Northern Persian Gulf with Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Effect. Iran J Biotechnol 2023; 21:e3359. [PMID: 38269196 PMCID: PMC10804065 DOI: 10.30498/ijb.2023.338788.3359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Background The unique ecosystem of the Persian Gulf has made it a rich source of natural antimicrobial compounds produced by various microorganisms, especially bacteria, which can be used in the treatment of infectious diseases, especially those of drug-resistant microbes. Objectives This study aimed to identify antimicrobial compounds in the bacteria isolated from the northern region of the Persian Gulf in Abadan (Chavibdeh port), Iran, for the first time. Materials and Methods Sampling was performed in the fall on November 15, 2019, from 10 different stations (water and sediment samples). The secondary metabolites of all isolates were extracted, and their antimicrobial effects were investigated. 16S ribosomal ribonucleic acid sequencing was used for the identification of the strains that showed the best inhibition against selected pathogens, and growth conditions were optimized for them. A fermentation medium in a volume of 5000 mL was prepared to produce the antimicrobial compound by the superior strain. The extracted antimicrobial compounds were identified using the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry technique. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were determined for the superior strain. The effects of salinity, pH, and temperature on the production of antimicrobial compounds were determined by measuring the inhibitory region (mm) of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Results Four new strains with antimicrobial properties (i.e., Halomonas sp. strain Persiangulf TA1, Bacillus aquimaris strain Persiangulf TA2, Salinicoccus roseus strain Persiangulf TA4, and Exiguobacterium profundum strain Persiangulf TA9) were identified. The optimum growth temperatures were determined at 37-30, 37, and 40 °C for TA1 and TA2, TA4, and TA9 strains, respectively. The optimum pH values for the four strains were 7, 6-7, 7.5, and 6.5-7.5, respectively. The optimal salt concentrations for the four strains were 15%, 2.5-5%, 7.5%, and 5%, respectively. The ethyl acetate extract of strain Persiangulf TA2 showed extensive antimicrobial activity against human pathogens (75%) and MRSA. The most abundant compound identified in TA2 extract was the new compound 4-fluoro-2-trifluoromethyl imidazole. The MBC and MIC for the ethyl acetate extract of strain TA2 were 20 and 5 mg. mL-1 (Staphylococcus aureus), 40 and 20 mg. mL-1 (MRSA, Escherichia coli, and Enterococcus faecalis), 40 and 10 mg. mL-1 Acinetobacter baumannii), and 80 and 40 mg. mL-1 (Staphylococcus epidermidis, Shigella sp., Bacillus cereus, and Klebsiella pneumoniae), respectively. The optimal conditions for antibiotic production by TA2 strain were 5% salt concentration, pH of 7, and temperature of 35 °C. Conclusion Newly detected natural compounds in TA2 strain due to superior antimicrobial activity even against MRSA strain can be clinically valuable in pharmacy and treatment.
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- Sara Taghavi
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Fisheries, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Khoshnood S, Akrami S, Saki M, Motahar M, Masihzadeh S, Daneshfar S, Meghdadi H, Abbasi Montazeri E, Abdi M, Farshadzadeh Z. Molecular evaluation of aminoglycosides resistance and biofilm formation in Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates: A cross-sectional study. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1266. [PMID: 37205937 PMCID: PMC10190123 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Resistance to antibiotics and the capability to develop biofilm as two main virulent determinants of Klebsiella pneumoniae have important role in infection persistence. The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between the prevalence of aminoglycoside resistance and virulence genes and biofilm formation capacity in K. pneumoniae strains isolated from hospitalized patients in South-West of Iran. Methods A total of 114 non-duplicate clinical isolates of K. pneumoniae collected from Ahvaz teaching hospitals. Identification of species was performed by biochemical tests and then confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of rpoB gene. The susceptibility to antibiotics was determined by Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Biofilm formation was assessed by microtiter plate method. Finally, PCR was conducted to detect virulence gene determinants including fimbrial genes, aminoglycoside modifying enzymes- and 16S rRNA methylase (RMTase) genes. Results Totally, all collected strains were carbapenem resistant and showed multidrug- and extensively drug-resistance phenotype (75% and 25%, respectively). Seventy-one percent (n = 81) of isolates were non-susceptible to aminoglycosides. Among aminoglycoside antibiotics, K. pneumoniae isolates showed the highest and lowest resistance rates to tobramycin (71%) and the amikacin (25%), respectively. All biofilm producer strains were positive for the presence virulence determinants including ecpA, fimA, mrkD, and mrkA. Of 81 aminoglycosides non-susceptible isolates 33% were positive for the presence ant (2″)-Ia as the most prevalent gene followed by aac (3')-IIa and armA (27%), aac (6')-Ib (18%), and aph (3')-Ia (15%). Conclusion K. pneumoniae isolates showed the highest and the lowest aminoglycoside resistance rates to tobramycin and amikacin, respectively. Majority of isolates were biofilm producers and there was significant association between antibiotic resistance pattern and the strength of biofilm production. The ant(2″)-Ia, aac (3')-IIa, and armA genes in aminoglycoside-resistant isolates.
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- Saeed Khoshnood
- Clinical Microbiology Research CenterIlam University of Medical SciencesIlamIran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of MedicineAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
- Students' Scientific Research Center (SSRC)Tehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of MedicineAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of MedicineAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of MedicineAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of MedicineAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of MedicineAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of MedicineAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research InstituteAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of MedicineAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of MedicineAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research InstituteAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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Akrami S, Montazeri EA, Saki M, Neisi N, Khedri R, Dini SA, Motlagh AA, Ahmadi F. Bacterial profiles and their antibiotic resistance background in superinfections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria among COVID-19 ICU patients from southwest Iran. J Med Virol 2023; 95:e28403. [PMID: 36515422 PMCID: PMC9877791 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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This study investigated the bacterial causes of superinfections and their antibiotic resistance pattern in severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Razi Hospital in Ahvaz, southwest Iran. In this cross-sectional study, endotracheal tube (ETT) secretion samples of 77 intubated COVID-19 patients, confirmed by reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction, were investigated by standard microbiology test and analytical profile index kit. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed by disc diffusion. The presence of Haemophilus influenzae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae was investigated by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Using culture and PCR methods, 56 (72.7%) of the 77 COVID-19 patients (mean age of 55 years, 29 male and 27 female) had superinfections. Using culture, 67 isolates including 29 (43.2%) Gram-positive and 38 (56.7%) Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) were identified from 49 COVID-19 patients. The GNB were more predominant than the Gram-positive pathogens. Klebsiella pneumoniae (28.4%, n = 19/67) was the most common isolate followed by Staphylococcus aureus (22.4%, n = 15/67). Using PCR, 10.4% (8/77) and 11.7% (9/77) of ETT secretion specimens had H. influenzae and M. pneumoniae amplicons, respectively. Gram-positive and Gram-negative isolates showed high resistance rates (>70.0%) to majority of the tested antibiotics including fluoroquinolone, carbapenems, and cephalosporins and 68.7% (46/67) of isolates were multidrug-resistant (MDR). This study showed a high frequency rate of superinfections by MDR bacteria among COVID-19 patients in southwest Iran. The prevention of long-term consequences caused by COVID-19, demands continuous antibiotic surveillance particularly in management of bacterial superinfections.
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- Sousan Akrami
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research InstituteAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran,Department of Microbiology, School of MedicineTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran,Students’ Scientific Research Center (SSRC)Tehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research InstituteAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran,Department of Microbiology, Faculty of MedicineAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research InstituteAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran,Department of Microbiology, Faculty of MedicineAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research InstituteAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran,Department of Medical Virology, School of MedicineAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Student Research CommitteeAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research InstituteAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran,Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Razi Teaching Hospital, School of MedicineAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research InstituteAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran,Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Razi Teaching Hospital, School of MedicineAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research InstituteAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran,Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Razi Teaching Hospital, School of MedicineAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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Moosavian M, Keshavarzi R, Abbasi Montazeri E, Hajiani E. Loop mediated isothermal amplification of Clostridioides difficile isolates in gastrointestinal patients. AMB Express 2022; 12:42. [PMID: 35412160 PMCID: PMC9005576 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-022-01382-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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This study investigated the prevalence of Clostridioides difficile by culture, multiplex polymerase chain reaction (M-PCR), and loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) in patients with suspected C. difficile infections (CDIs). Also, the results of three methods were compared. All stool specimens collected from CDI suspected patients were cultured on selective C. difficile cycloserine-cefoxitin fructose agar and incubated in an anaerobic jar up to 7 days. The bacterial isolates were identified using standard tests. Multiplex-PCR (M-PCR) was performed for detection of tcdA, tcdB, and tpi genes. The LAMP assay was performed to detect the tcdB gene of C. difficile. C. difficile was isolated from 20.0% (n = 10/50) of samples by culture. M-PCR showed that 34.0% (n = 17/50) of the specimens were positive for C. difficile based on the presence of tpi gene. Out of the 17 C. difficile, 13 strains (76.0%) were positive for tcdB gene using M-PCR. However, the LAMP assay showed that 30.0% (15/50) of specimens were positive for the presence of tcdB gene. M-PCR and LAMP methods showed 100.0% sensitivity compared to the culture method. However, the specificity of the LAMP (87.5%) was relatively higher than the M-PCR (82.5%) compared to the culture. Based on the results of this study, the prevalence of toxigenic C. difficile strains was high in suspected CDI patients. So, the differentiation between toxigenic and non-toxigenic strains is necessary. Our data showed that the LAMP assay is a good method for direct detection of toxigenic C. difficile strains from stool specimens.
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Khosravi AD, Montazeri EA, Maki SR. Antibacterial effects of Octenicept, and benzalkonium chloride on Acinetobacter baumannii strains isolated from clinical samples and determination of genetic diversity of isolates by RAPD-PCR method. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:7423-7431. [PMID: 34635960 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06758-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) is among the important causes of nosocomial infections. Due to the emergence of antibiotic resistance, many problems have been raised in the successful treatment of patients infected by this bacterium with the subsequent mortality. Therefore, the present study was performed to evaluate the antibacterial effect of Octenicept (OCT), and Benzalkonium chloride (BZK) against A. baumannii strains isolated from clinical samples, and to determine the genetic diversity of strains by RAPD-PCR method. METHODS A total of 119 A. baumannii isolates were collected and confirmed by conventional culture and biochemical tests and PCR assay. Susceptibility of the isolates to antibiotics was evaluated by standard antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST). For antiseptics OCT and BZK, Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was assessed by broth microdilution method. The prevalence of qacE and qacΔE1 genes related to antiseptics was estimated by PCR assay. Finally, genetic diversity of strains was determined by using RAPD-PCR. RESULTS All 119 suspected isolates were confirmed as A. baumannii using conventional microbiologic tests and PCR assay. The isolates were mostly originated from blood samples. In AST, the lowest resistance was seen for ciprofloxacin and gentamicin. For antiseptics, the MIC values were reported as 15.26 μg/ml for OCT and 640 μg/ml for BZK. The antiseptic genes of qacE and qacΔE1 were found to be present in 56 (47.05%) and 59 (49.57%) of isolates respectively. RAPD typing revealed great diversity among A. baumannii isolates, with 37 clusters in isolates from ICU, of which 32 clusters were single and 5 were multiple. CONCLUSIONS Considering the increase of resistance to antiseptics, it is of importance to monitor the susceptibility of A. baumannii to antiseptics and to promote antiseptic stewardship in hospitals. Furthermore, in this study great diversity was observed among A. baumannii isolates, which is important in understanding the molecular epidemiology of the outbreaks caused by this organism in the hospitals.
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- Azar Dokht Khosravi
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Iranian Study Group on Microbial Drug Resistance, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Abbasi Montazeri E, Khosravi AD, Khazaei S, Sabbagh A. Prevalence of methicillin resistance and superantigenic toxins in Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from patients with cancer. BMC Microbiol 2021; 21:262. [PMID: 34587897 PMCID: PMC8482601 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-021-02319-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to determine the frequency of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), antibiotic resistance patterns, superantigenic toxins profile, and clonality of this pathogen in patients with cancer. RESULTS In total, 79 (25.7%) isolates were confirmed as Staphylococcus species, from which 38 (48.1%) isolates were S. aureus, and 29 (76.3%) isolates were confirmed as MRSA. The highest resistance in MRSA strains was seen against ciprofloxacin (86.2%) and erythromycin (82.8%). Teicoplanin, and linezolid were the most effective antibiotics. From all MRSA isolates, 3 strains (10.3%) were resistant to vancomycin with minimum inhibitory concentration values of 128 μg/ml. The prevalence of superantigenic toxins genes was as follows: pvl (10.5%), tsst-1 (36.8%), etA (23.7%), and etB (23.7%). The t14870 spa type with frequency of 39.5% was the most prevalent clone type circulating in the cancer patients. CONCLUSIONS This study showed the circulating of spa t14870 as the most predominant MRSA clone in cancer patients of southwest Iran. Also, a diverse antibiotic resistance pattern and toxin profiles were seen among MRSA isolates.
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- Effat Abbasi Montazeri
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Research Center, Research Institute of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Saki M, Seyed-Mohammadi S, Montazeri EA, Siahpoosh A, Moosavian M, Latifi SM. In vitro antibacterial properties of Cinnamomum zeylanicum essential oil against clinical extensively drug-resistant bacteria. Eur J Integr Med 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2020.101146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Farajzadeh Sheikh A, Savari M, Abbasi Montazeri E, Khoshnood S. Genotyping and molecular characterization of clinical Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from a single hospital in Southwestern Iran. Pathog Glob Health 2020; 114:251-261. [PMID: 32552452 PMCID: PMC7480470 DOI: 10.1080/20477724.2020.1765124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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ACINETOBACTER BAUMANNII (A. baumannii) is a pathogen responsible for nosocomial infections among the hospitalized patients. The aim of this study was to investigate genotyping and molecular characterization and to examine the biofilm formation ability of A. baumannii isolates. In total, 70 A. baumannii isolates were collected from patients admitted to Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ahvaz, Southwestern Iran. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) test was performed using Vitek 2 system. The presence of genes encoding metallo-β-lactamases, oxacillinases, and integrase and the biofilm formation ability were then evaluated. Multiple locus variable-number tandem repeat (VNTR) analysis (MLVA) typing and multiplex PCR were performed to determine the genetic relationships. The blaOXA-23-like gene had the highest prevalence. The frequency of genes encoding blaSPM, blaIMP, and blaVIM among MDR A. baumannii isolates were 12 (17.1%), 18 (25.7%), and 22 (31.4%), respectively. Moreover, 46 isolates (75.4%) harbored class I integron and 10 isolates (16.39%) carried class II integron. The number of weak, moderate and strong biofilm-producing isolates were 3 (4.3%), 7 (10%), and 55 (78.5%), respectively. The results showed that 70 A. baumannii isolates were grouped into 12 distinct MLVA types with five clusters and four singleton genotypes. In addition, 25 (35.7%) isolates were assigned to international clone (IC) variants, 37 (52.8%) isolates belonged to group 1 (IC II), and 8 (11.4%) isolates belonged to group 2 (IC I). Our findings revealed that the population structure of the A. baumannii isolates was genetically diverse. More focus on genetic variation and antibiotic resistance of A. baumannii isolates are recommended.
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- Ahmad Farajzadeh Sheikh
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical
Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical
Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical
Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical
Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Khoshnood S, Savari M, Abbasi Montazeri E, Farajzadeh Sheikh A. Survey on Genetic Diversity, Biofilm Formation, and Detection of Colistin Resistance Genes in Clinical Isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii. Infect Drug Resist 2020; 13:1547-1558. [PMID: 32547124 PMCID: PMC7266307 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s253440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Introduction Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic pathogen responsible for nosocomial infections. The emergence of colistin-resistant A. baumannii is a significant threat to public health. The aim of this study was to investigate the molecular characterization and genotyping of clinical A. baumannii isolates in Southwestern Iran. Methods A total of 70 A. baumannii isolates were collected from patients admitted to Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ahvaz, Southwestern Iran. Minimum inhibitory concentration test was conducted by using Vitek 2 system. The presence of biofilm-forming genes and colistin resistance-related genes were evaluated by PCR. The isolates were also examined for their biofilm formation ability and the expression of pmrA and pmrB genes. Finally, multilocus sequence typing (MLST) and PCR-based sequence group were used to determine the genetic relationships of the isolates. Results Overall, 61 (87.1%) and 9 (12.8%) isolates were multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR), respectively. Colistin and tigecycline with 2 (2.8%) and 32 (45.7%) resistance rates had the highest effect. Among all the isolates, 55 (78.5%), 7 (10%), and 3 (4.3%) were strong, moderate, and weak biofilm producers, respectively. The frequency rates of biofilm-related genes were 64 (91.4%), 70 (100%), 56 (80%), and 22 (31.42%) for bap, ompA, csuE, and blaPER1, respectively. Overexpression of pmrA and pmrB genes was observed in two colistin-resistance isolates, but the expression of these genes did not change in colistin-sensitive isolates. Additionally, 37 (52.8%) and 8 (11.4%) isolates belonged to groups 1 (ICII) and 2 (IC I), respectively. MLST analysis revealed a total of nine different sequence types that six isolates belonged to clonal complex 92 (corresponding to ST801, ST118, ST138, ST 421, and ST735). Other isolates were belonging to ST133 and ST216, and two colistin-resistant (Ab4 and Ab41) isolates were belonging to ST387 and ST1812. Conclusion The present study revealed the presence of MDR and XDR A. baumannii isolates harboring biofilm genes and emergence of colistin-resistant isolates in Southwestern Iran. These isolates had high diversity, which was affirmed by typing techniques. The control measures and regular surveillance are urgently needed to preclude the spread of these isolates.
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- Saeed Khoshnood
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Abbasi Montazeri E, Khosravi AD, Saki M, Sirous M, Keikhaei B, Seyed-Mohammadi S. Prevalence of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae Causing Bloodstream Infections in Cancer Patients from Southwest of Iran. Infect Drug Resist 2020; 13:1319-1326. [PMID: 32440169 PMCID: PMC7212769 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s254357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the frequency rate of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) causing bloodstream infections (BSIs) in cancer patients referred to one of the major referral hospitals in Ahvaz city, southwest Iran. Materials and Methods In this study, 1700 blood cultures were collected from 610 cancer patients suspected to have BSI from October 2016 to August 2017 referred to the Shafa cancer hospital, Ahvaz, southwest of Iran. The blood culture bottles were incubated aerobically at 35-37ºC for 24 hours and then sub-cultured on routine microbiology culture media. The bacterial colonies were identified using standard tests. The antibiotic susceptibility testing was achieved by the disc-diffusion method. The phenotypic detection of ESBLs was carried out by the combination disc-diffusion test (CDDT). Finally, the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed to investigate the presence of bla TEM, bla CTX, bla SHV, and bla PER genes. Results The prevalence of BSI in cancer patients was 16.4% (100/610). Gram-negative rods with rate of 74% (74/100) were the most prevalent bacteria. The frequency of Enterobacteriaceae family was 21% including Escherichia coli (n: 8), Klebsiella pneumoniae (n: 6), Enterobacter spp. (n: 5), Citrobacter freundii (n: 1), and Serratia marcescens (n: 1). All isolates were multidrug-resistant (resistance to three or more antibiotics). The results of CDDT showed that 42.8% (9/21) of Enterobacteriaceae isolates had a positive ESBL test of which 100% (9/9) indicated positive band for at least one of the ESBL genes by PCR method. The bla CTX-M and bla TEM genes were detected in 38% (8/21) and 23.8% (5/21) of isolates, respectively, while the bla SHV and bla PER were not detected in any isolates. Conclusion Based on the results, surveillance, and antibiotic stewardship programs should be implemented for cancer patients to prevent the spread of more ESBL-PE that have limited therapeutically choices.
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- Effat Abbasi Montazeri
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Research Center, Health Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Zaniani FR, Savari M, Montazeri EA, Nejad RM, Khoshnood S. Distribution of fosfomycin and AmpC β-lactamase resistance genes in urinary Escherichia coli isolates obtained from patients admitted to an educational hospital in Ahvaz, southwest Iran. Gene Reports 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.genrep.2019.100533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Amin M, Haghparasti F, Savari M, Montazeri EA. Relative frequency of Chlamydia pneumoniae in patients with respiratory infections using the PCR and ELISA methods in Ahvaz, Iran. Gene Reports 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.genrep.2019.100495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Khoshnood S, Shahi F, Jomehzadeh N, Montazeri EA, Saki M, Mortazavi SM, Maghsoumi-Norouzabad L. Distribution of genes encoding resistance to macrolides, lincosamides, and streptogramins among methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from burn patients. Acta Microbiol Immunol Hung 2019; 66:387-398. [PMID: 31096760 DOI: 10.1556/030.66.2019.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The increasing resistance to macrolide, lincosamide, and streptogramin B agents among methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a worldwide problem for the health community. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of ermA, ermB, ermC, and msrA in MRSA strains isolated from burn patients in Ahvaz, southwest of Iran. A total of 76 isolates of S. aureus were collected from January to May 2017 from Taleghani Burn Hospital in Ahvaz. Among 76 S. aureus strains collected, 60 (78.9%) isolates were MRSA. The antimicrobial susceptibility testing for MRSA showed extreme high resistance rate to clarithromycin (100%) and azithromycin (100%), followed by erythromycin (98.3%). The PCR assay revealed that the frequency rates of msrA, ermA, and ermC genes were 23 (38.3%), 28 (46.7%), and 22 (36.7%), respectively. In addition, none of the MRSA isolates had the ermB gene. Because of the high prevalence of macrolide and lincosamide resistance found in MRSA isolates from infections of burn patients in Ahvaz, southwest of Iran, it is recommended that local periodic survey be performed for controlling the dissemination of antimicrobial resistance.
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- Saeed Khoshnood
- 1 Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- 2 Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam, Iran
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- 1 Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- 3 Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- 1 Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- 1 Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- 3 Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- 2 Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam, Iran
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- 3 Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- 5 Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Khosravi AD, Roointan M, Abbasi Montazeri E, Aslani S, Hashemzadeh M, Taheri Soodejani M. Application of tuf gene sequence analysis for the identification of species of coagulase-negative staphylococci in clinical samples and evaluation of their antimicrobial resistance pattern. Infect Drug Resist 2018; 11:1275-1282. [PMID: 30197525 PMCID: PMC6112803 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s172144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Introduction Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are normal inhabitants of human skin and mucous membranes. However, CoNS represent one of the major nosocomial pathogens, especially in immunocompromised patients. The increasing incidence of CoNS and mainly methicillin-resistant strains underlines the need for an accurate identification of Staphylococcus isolates at the species level. Analysis of the tuf gene proved to be an accurate tool for the species identification of CoNS. The aims of this study were to identify the CoNS species by tuf gene-based polymerase chain reaction method and sequencing, and to determine the frequency of CoNS clinical isolates resistant to methicillin (MRCoNS) and other antibiotics. Methods A total of 200 staphylococci isolates were collected from various clinical samples. Phenotyping methods were used for initial identification followed by polymerase chain reaction amplification of tuf gene with subsequent sequencing. The phylogenetic relationships among species were analyzed using the neighbor-joining method based on the partial gene sequence of tuf. Microbroth dilution test was used for screening methicillin resistance, and disk diffusion susceptibility testing was performed for evaluation of antibiotic resistance among the isolates. Results In the present study, 125 isolates were identified as CoNS; among them, Staphylococcus epidermidis 54(43.2%) and Staphylococcus haemolyticus 50 (40.0%) were demonstrated as the most prevalent species. Resistance to methicillin was detected in 54.4% of the CoNS based on microbroth dilution method. In disk diffusion susceptibility testing, the greatest resistance of CoNS was demonstrated for cefoxitin (65.4%), cotrimethoxazole (54.4%), and clindamycin (49.6%), while daptomycin (87.2%) and linezolid (83.2%) showed the greatest effectiveness for CoNS isolates. Conclusion Our results confirmed the predominance of S. epidermidis and S. haemolyticus among CoNS isolates. The high prevalence of MRCoNS strains is a serious concern and strongly suggests the need for control program measures in our hospitals in order to reduce MRCoNS infections, especially in immunocompromised patients.
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- Azar Dokht Khosravi
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran,
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran,
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran,
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Student Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran,
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Imani Z, Imani Z, Basir L, Shayeste M, Abbasi Montazeri E, Rakhshan V. Antibacterial Effects of Chitosan, Formocresol and CMCP as Pulpectomy Medicament on Enterococcusfaecalis, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcusmutans. Iran Endod J 2018; 13:342-350. [PMID: 30083204 PMCID: PMC6064027 DOI: 10.22037/iej.v13i3.20791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Revised: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION During pulpectomy of primary teeth, cytotoxic medicaments such as formocresol or camphor mono-chlorophenol (CMCP) are used as medicaments. For the first time it is theorized that chitosan can substitute these traditional materials used in pulpectomy of infectious primary teeth. METHODS AND MATERIALS This preliminary in vitro study consisted of two separate phases (n=75), each of which assessed the antibacterial effects of chitosan versus formocresol and CMCP and positive/negative controls (n=15) on three bacteria types [Enterococcusfaecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcusmutans, (n=5 per subgroup)]. Phases 1 and 2 concerned respectively with 1- and 7-day effects of these materials. Bacteria were cultured and injected into sterilized canals and colonies were counted. Medicaments were applied and colonies were re-counted after 1 day of treatment (phase 1). Specimens were re-sterilized and re-randomized, and used for phase 2, in which the same procedures were performed for a 7-day period. Effects of agents on bacteria were analyzed statistically (Kruskal-Wallis α=0.05 and Mann-Whitney α=0.017). RESULTS Treatments reduced bacterial count either after 1 or 7 days (P=0.000). Their effects on different bacteria types were not significant either after 1 or 7 days (P>0.48). Antibacterial efficacies of treatments (indicated by colony reduction) were significantly different, after 7 days (P=0.045). Antibacterial efficacy of chitosan was similar to that of formocresol or CMCP, in both phases [either after 1 or 7 days of treatment (P>0.017). Formocresol and CMCP had similar efficacies in either phase (P>0.017). CONCLUSIONS This preliminary study confirmed the appropriate antibacterial efficacy of chitosan as a medicament in pulpectomy of infectious primary teeth.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran;
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran;
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran;
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- Department of Microbiology, Medical School, Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran;
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Khosravi AD, Jenabi A, Montazeri EA. Distribution of genes encoding resistance to aminoglycoside modifying enzymes in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains. Kaohsiung J Med Sci 2017; 33:587-593. [PMID: 29132547 DOI: 10.1016/j.kjms.2017.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Revised: 07/23/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Today Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have acquired multiple resistance to a wide range of antibiotics including aminoglycosides. So, this study was aimed to investigate the rate of aminoglycoside resistance and the frequency of aminoglycoside resistance mediated genes of aac(Ia)-2, aph(3)-IIIa and ant(4')-Ia among MRSA strains. A total of 467 staphylococci isolates were collected from various clinical samples. S. aureus strains were identified by standard culture and identification criteria and investigating of presence of 16S rRNA and nuc genes. Cefoxitin disk diffusion, and oxacillin-salt agar screening methods were used to detect the MRSA strains with subsequent molecular identification for the presence of mecA gene. Antibiotic susceptibility of MRSA strains against aminoglycoside antibiotics was evaluated by using agar disk diffusion method. Multiplex PCR for the presence of aac(Ia)-2, aph(3)-IIIa and ant(4')-Ia encoding genes for aminoglycosides were performed for MRSA strains. From total staphylococci tested isolates, 262 (56.1%) were identified as S. aureus, of which 161 (61.45%) were detected as MRSA and all comprised mecA gene. The resistance pattern of MRSA strains to aminoglycoside antibiotics were: gentamicin 136 (84.5%); amikacin 125 (77.6%); kanamycin 139 (86.3%); tobramycin 132 (82%); and neomycin 155 (96.3%). The frequency of aac(Ia)-2, aph(3)-IIIa, and ant(4')-Ia genes among MRSA strains, were 64%, 42% and 11.8% respectively. In conclusion, as MRSA strains are of great concern in human infections, the results of present study could provide a useful resource for health sectors for choosing appropriate antibiotics for the effective treatment of infections due to MRSA strains.
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- Azar Dokht Khosravi
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Khosravi AD, Motahar M, Abbasi Montazeri E. The frequency of class1 and 2 integrons in Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains isolated from burn patients in a burn center of Ahvaz, Iran. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0183061. [PMID: 28813520 PMCID: PMC5557579 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2017] [Accepted: 07/28/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen with the ability to cause severe nosocomial infections and remains a major problem in burn patients. This organism shows a remarkable antimicrobial resistance and is often resistant to multiple antibiotics. Integron genes as mobile genetic elements are playing an important role in the spread of P. aeruginosa antibiotic resistance. This study was aimed to investigate the occurrence of class 1, and 2 integron genes (int1, int2), among P. aeruginosa strains isolated from patients with burn infections. METHODS In total 93 clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa were screened. The antimicrobial susceptibilities of 9 common antimicrobial agents were tested against the isolates using disk diffusion method. PCR amplification was performed on extracted DNAs for the detection of int1, and int2 genes using the set of specific primers. RESULTS The majority of P. aeruginosa isolates were from wound infection (69.9%). In disk diffusion method, most isolates showed remarkable resistance to tested antibiotics with highest against gentamicin (94.62%) and ciprofloxacin (93.55%). PCR amplification revealed that 89(95.7%) of P. aeruginosa strains carried int1, but none of them harbored int2 genes. The distribution of int1 gene was highest in blood (100%), followed by wound isolates (95.38%). CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated a high antimicrobial resistance among P. aeruginosa isolates in our setting. int1 was prevalent and seems to play an important role in multidrug resistance among the isolates. So, performance of antibiotic surveillance programs is necessary for choosing the appropriate therapy and management of infection control practices.
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- Azar Dokht Khosravi
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Khosravi AD, Shafie F, Abbasi Montazeri E, Rostami S. The frequency of genes encoding exotoxin A and exoenzyme S in Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains isolated from burn patients. Burns 2016; 42:1116-1120. [PMID: 27263417 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2016.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2015] [Revised: 02/11/2016] [Accepted: 02/12/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections have emerged as a major infectious disease threat in recent decades with infection particularly in immunocompromised hosts. P. aeruginosa possesses several virulence factors with involvement in pathogenesis. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of virulence genes of toxA and toxS and to analyze their relation to antimicrobial resistance of the isolates. METHODS In total 185 clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa were collected from burn patients. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done by disk diffusion method. PCR amplification was performed on extracted DNA from the isolates and the presence of encoding genes for exotoxin A (toxA) and exoenzyme S (toxS) were investigated by using specific primers. RESULTS In disk diffusion method, the isolates showed high sensitivity to colistin sulfate (100%) followed by imipenem (41.9%). The most prevalent resistance was seen against ceftazidime (90.5%) and gentamicin (88.5%). Multidrug resistance (MDR) demonstrated in 113 isolates (76.35%). According to PCR amplification, 133 (89.8%) and 127 (85.8%) isolates possessed toxA and toxS genes respectively. The frequencies of genes among MDR strains were 102 (76.6%) for toxA and 98 (77.1%) for toxS. Eighty five MDR isolates possessed both genes (73.9%). The non-MDR strains (23.65%), harbored lower prevalence of simultaneous toxA and toxS genes (26%) compared to MDR strains. CONCLUSION The present study established a higher frequency of MDR among P. aeruginosa isolates from burn patients. It was found that the frequency of both toxA &S genes were significantly higher in MDR strains P. aeruginosa strains.
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- Azar Dokht Khosravi
- Dept. of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Health Research Institute, Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Dept. of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Dept. of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Dept. of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Ekrami A, Abbasi Montazeri E, Kaydani GA, Shokoohizadeh L. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococci: Prevalence and susceptibility patterns in a burn center in Ahvaz from 2013-2014. Iran J Microbiol 2015; 7:208-13. [PMID: 26697160 PMCID: PMC4685165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Methicillin resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and coagulase negative staphylococci (MRCoNS) have recognized as the major cause of nosocomial infections that threat the burn patient's life. The aims of this study were to determine the frequency of MRSA and MRCoNS and their antibiotic resistance patterns among burn patients in a burn center in Ahvaz, Iran. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 340 clinical specimens: (80%) wound and (20%) blood were obtained from patients in Taleghani burn hospital during February 2013-2014. Staphylococci species identification and antibiogram were performed by standard procedures using disk diffusion method. The Methicillin resistance strains were detected by Etest and PCR using mecA specific primers. RESULTS Out of 30.2% (103) isolates that were recognized as staphylococci, 82 % (84) and 18% (19) were identified as S. aureus and coagulase negative staphylococci (CoNS) respectively. Resistance to methicillin was detected in 60% and 63% of the S. aureus and CoNS isolates respectively. Seven different antimicrobial resistance patterns observed among methicillin resistant staphylococci. The MRSA and MRCoNS strains showed closed resistance phenotypes. All the methicillin resistant isolates showed a high rate resistance to the other studied antibiotics in comparison to methicilin sensitive isolates. Vancomycin and imipenem showed the greatest effect against methicillin resistant isolates. During 8 years in the studied burn hospital, no significant changes in the methicillin resistance staphylococci frequency were detected. CONCLUSION The presence of multi resistant MRSA and MRCoNS strains is cause of concern in burn hospitals. Vancomycin remains as a drug of choice for methicillin resistance staphylococci infections.
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- Alireza Ekrami
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Medical laboratory Sciences, School of Para medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Medical laboratory Sciences, School of Para medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Department of Medical laboratory Sciences, School of Para medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Corresponding author: Dr. Leili Shokoohizadeh, Tel: 986133738285, Fax: 986133738285, E. mail:
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Panahibazaz M, Moosavian M, Khataminia G, Feghhi M, Yazdi F, Abbasi Montazeri E. Sub-Conjunctival Injection of Antibiotics vs. Povidone-Iodine Drop on Bacterial Colonies in Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery. Jundishapur J Microbiol 2014. [PMID: 25485065 DOI: 10.5812/jjm-13108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative endophthalmitis is one the most serious complications of cataract surgery. The majority of causative organisms in this destructive infection come from the patient's own periocular flora. Efforts have been made to reduce the virulence of organisms in the eyelid and conjunctiva with perioperative topical antibiotics, preparation of surgical field, covering eyelids and conjunctival surface with 5% povidone-iodine solution and intracameral antibiotics at the time of surgery to minimize the risk of endophthalmitis. OBJECTIVES We assessed the effect of subconjunctival injection of cefazolin and pouring povidone-iodine on the conjunctiva bacterial colony forming units (CFU) in phacoemulsification cataract surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial, 122 patients having phacoemulsification cataract surgery with clear corneal incision and topical anesthesia were randomized into two groups including group 1 (subconjunctival injection of cefazolin) and group 2 (recipients of a drop of povidone-iodine). Cultures were collected from the bulbar conjunctiva at the injection site and from the corresponding location in the patient's eye, three different times. RESULTS The mean of eyelid samples on blood and chocolate agars, on the day after compared to the day before the surgery in group 1 showed a 52% and 56% reduction. These values were 58% and 50% in group 2 (P < 0.05). The mean CFU of conjunctiva before and at the end of surgery on blood and chocolate agars showed 57% and 56% reduction in group one and 51% and 52% reduction in group 2 (P < 0.05). While comparing mean CFU of conjunctiva at the end and one day post-surgery (interval of 14 ± 2 hours) showed 27% and 27% increase in group 1 and 20% and 21% increase in group 2 (P < 0.05), which reflects conjunctival flora proliferation during the early postoperative period. CONCLUSIONS Due to the good tolerance of patients towards topical anesthesia, pouring a drop of povidone-iodine 10% seems to be a simple and acceptable method to reduce the growth of microorganisms of the conjunctiva.
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- Mahamoudreza Panahibazaz
- Department of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Infectious Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Infectious Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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Panahibazaz M, Moosavian M, Khataminia G, Feghhi M, Yazdi F, Abbasi Montazeri E. Sub-Conjunctival Injection of Antibiotics vs. Povidone-Iodine Drop on Bacterial Colonies in Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery. Jundishapur J Microbiol 2014; 7:e13108. [PMID: 25485065 PMCID: PMC4255380 DOI: 10.5812/jjm.13108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2013] [Revised: 11/10/2013] [Accepted: 03/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative endophthalmitis is one the most serious complications of cataract surgery. The majority of causative organisms in this destructive infection come from the patient's own periocular flora. Efforts have been made to reduce the virulence of organisms in the eyelid and conjunctiva with perioperative topical antibiotics, preparation of surgical field, covering eyelids and conjunctival surface with 5% povidone-iodine solution and intracameral antibiotics at the time of surgery to minimize the risk of endophthalmitis. OBJECTIVES We assessed the effect of subconjunctival injection of cefazolin and pouring povidone-iodine on the conjunctiva bacterial colony forming units (CFU) in phacoemulsification cataract surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial, 122 patients having phacoemulsification cataract surgery with clear corneal incision and topical anesthesia were randomized into two groups including group 1 (subconjunctival injection of cefazolin) and group 2 (recipients of a drop of povidone-iodine). Cultures were collected from the bulbar conjunctiva at the injection site and from the corresponding location in the patient's eye, three different times. RESULTS The mean of eyelid samples on blood and chocolate agars, on the day after compared to the day before the surgery in group 1 showed a 52% and 56% reduction. These values were 58% and 50% in group 2 (P < 0.05). The mean CFU of conjunctiva before and at the end of surgery on blood and chocolate agars showed 57% and 56% reduction in group one and 51% and 52% reduction in group 2 (P < 0.05). While comparing mean CFU of conjunctiva at the end and one day post-surgery (interval of 14 ± 2 hours) showed 27% and 27% increase in group 1 and 20% and 21% increase in group 2 (P < 0.05), which reflects conjunctival flora proliferation during the early postoperative period. CONCLUSIONS Due to the good tolerance of patients towards topical anesthesia, pouring a drop of povidone-iodine 10% seems to be a simple and acceptable method to reduce the growth of microorganisms of the conjunctiva.
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- Mahamoudreza Panahibazaz
- Department of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Infectious Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
- Corresponding author: Mostafa Feghhi, Department of Ophthalmology, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran. Tel: +98-6113738383, Fax: +98-6113367562, E-mail:
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Infectious Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran
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