Molecular epidemiology of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a French university hospital

2010 ◽  
Vol 76 (4) ◽  
pp. 316-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Cholley ◽  
H. Gbaguidi-Haore ◽  
X. Bertrand ◽  
M. Thouverez ◽  
P. Plésiat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Molecular Epidemiology ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
University Hospital

scholarly journals Increasing frequency of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections during tigecycline use

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (03) ◽  
pp. 309-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aysegul Ulu-Kilic ◽  
Emine Alp ◽  
Dilek Altun ◽  
Fatma Cevahir ◽  
Gamze Kalın ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Icu Patients ◽  
Thoracic Drainage ◽  
Tertiary Care Facility

Introduction: The widespread use of tigecycline raises the question of increasing infection rates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) in ICUs which are not affected by this antibiotic. Objective:  The aim of this study was to determine if treatment with tigecycline is a risk factor for PA infection in ICU patients. Methodology: A retrospective and observational study was conducted at Erciyes University Hospital, Turkey, between 2008 and 2010. The Erciyes University Hospital is a 1300-bed tertiary care facility. The patients included in this study were hospitalized in four adult ICUs. Patients with PA infections (case group) were compared with patients with nosocomial infection other than PA (control group). Results: A total of 1,167 patients with any nosocomial infections were included in the study. Two hundred and seventy eight (23.8%) of the patients had PA infection during their ICU stay. Fifty nine patients (21.2%) in the case group received tigecycline before developing PA infections, which were found to be significantly more frequent than in the controls (p < 0.01). Multivariate analysis showed that risk factors for PA infection were previous tigecycline use (4 times), external ventricular shunt (4.2 times), thoracic drainage catheter (2.5 times) and tracheostomy (1.6 times). Conclusion: Our results contribute to the need for new studies to determine the safety of tigecycline use, especially for the treatment of critically ill patients. Since tigecycline seems to be an alternative for the treatment of multidrug resistant (MDR) microorganisms, rational use of this antibiotic in ICU patients is essential.

scholarly journals Otitis External Infections Among Jordanian Patients with Emphasis on Pathogenic Characteristics of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 292-296
Author(s):  
Lubna Y. ALjaafreha ◽  
Mohmmed Tawalbeh ◽  
Asem A. Shehabi
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Virulence Genes ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Biochemical Tests ◽  
Accurate Identification ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance Genes ◽  
Positive Growth ◽  
Staphylococcus Epidermis ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi

Introduction: Otitis external infection is an inflammation of the ear canal frequently caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, followed by Staphylococcus epidermis and Staphylococcus auerus. Objective: This study investigated the spectrum of bacterial and fungal agents that cause otitis external infection in Jordanian patients with an emphasis on important antimicrobial resistance genes and putative virulence factors of P. aeruginosa isolates using molecular PCR methods. Methods: A total of 128 ear swab samples were obtained from outpatients with otitis external infection of Ear-Nose-Throat Clinic (ENT) from the Jordan University Hospital (JUH). All samples were cultured for bacteria and fungi and their growth was identified by macroscopic and microscopic examination as well as recommended biochemical tests. Results: Positive growth of bacteria and fungi were found in 105/128 (82%) of the examined cases. A total of 28 (22%) of the recovered organisms from ear samples were P. aeruginosa. A total of 11/28 (39%) of P. aeruginosa isolates were Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) which are resistant to three or more antibiotic classes. Both blaIMP-15 and VIM genes were not detected, while KPC genes were found in 57% among all isolates. The rates of the potential virulence genes found among 28 P. aeruginosa isolates were as follows: lasB, algD, toxA, exoU PilB and exoS at 100%, 100%, 82%, 72%, 54% and 25%, respectively. All isolates produced beta hemolysis on both human and sheep blood agar and showed either the pigment pyoverdin (57.1%) or pyocyanin (42.8%). Conclusion: Accurate identification of the causative agent of otitis external infection and its susceptibility to antibiotics especially P.aeruginosa is highly important for successful treatment. No significant relationship has been found between MDR P. aeruginosa and the presence of virulence genes.

scholarly journals Combined Resistance to Ceftolozane-Tazobactam and Ceftazidime-Avibactam in Extensively Drug-Resistant (XDR) and Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Resistance Predictors and Impact on Clinical Outcomes besides Implications for Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs

Antibiotics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1224
Author(s):  
Marianna Meschiari ◽  
Gabriella Orlando ◽  
Shaniko Kaleci ◽  
Vincenzo Bianco ◽  
Mario Sarti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Attributable Mortality ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Comorbidity Score ◽  
Charlson Comorbidity Score ◽  
Clinical Surveillance

A retrospective case-control study was conducted at Modena University Hospital from December 2017 to January 2019 to identify risk factors and predictors of MDR/XDR Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) isolation with resistance to ceftazidime/avibactam (CZA) and ceftolozane/tazobactam (C/T), and of mortality among patients infected/colonized. Among 111 PA isolates from clinical/surveillance samples, 60 (54.1%) were susceptible to both drugs (S-CZA-C/T), while 27 (24.3%) were resistant to both (R-CZA-C/T). Compared to patients colonized/infected with S-CZA-C/T, those with R-C/T+CZA PA had a statistically significantly higher Charlson comorbidity score, greater rate of previous PA colonization, longer time before PA isolation, more frequent presence of CVC, higher exposure to C/T and cephalosporins, longer hospital stay, and higher overall and attributable mortality. In the multivariable analysis, age, prior PA colonization, longer time from admission to PA isolation, diagnosis of urinary tract infection, and exposure to carbapenems were associated with the isolation of a R-C/T+CZA PA strain, while PA-related BSI, a comorbidity score > 7, and ICU stay were significantly associated with attributable mortality. C/T and CZA are important therapeutic resources for hard-to-treat PA-related infections, thus specific antimicrobial stewardship interventions should be prompted in order to avoid the development of this combined resistance, which would jeopardize the chance to treat these infections.

scholarly journals Molecular epidemiology of a clonal outbreak of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in a university hospital in Italy

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 481-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Zarrilli ◽  
R. Casillo ◽  
A. Di Popolo ◽  
M.-F. Tripodi ◽  
M. Bagattini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Epidemiology ◽  
Acinetobacter Baumannii ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
University Hospital
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