scholarly journals 1277. Colonization Rates for Antimicrobial-resistant Bacteria in Kenya: An Antibiotic Resistance in Communities and Hospitals (ARCH) Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S727-S727
Author(s):  
Sylvia Omulo ◽  
Ulzii-Orshikh Luvsansharav ◽  
Teresa Ita ◽  
Robert Mugoh ◽  
Mark Caudell ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Characterization of antimicrobial-resistant organism (ARO) colonization is critical to understand transmission dynamics and infection risk, however data in resource-limited settings are scare. We estimated the prevalence of Enterobacterales colonization with extended-spectrum cephalosporin-resistance (ESCrE), carbapenem-resistance (CRE) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among community residents and hospitalized patients in rural (Siaya County) and urban (Kibera) Kenya. Methods Community-dwelling adults and children were enrolled via cluster randomized sampling. Inpatients of all ages were enrolled by simple random sampling. Stool/rectal and nasal swabs were collected and screened for ESCrE, CRE and MRSA, respectively, using HardyChrom™ media. Vitek2® was used for isolate confirmation and antibiotic susceptibility testing. Fisher’s exact tests were used to compare prevalence of AROs. Results The prevalence of ESCrE was higher for the urban hospital (69.8%, 263/377) compared to rural hospitals (62.7%, 298/475, P=0.04); a similar pattern was evident for CRE (16.7%, 63/377 and 6.5%, 31/475, respectively, P< 0.01). The prevalence of MRSA was 3.2% for both urban and rural hospitals (P=0.99). For adults, the prevalence of ESCrE was higher in Kibera households (51.4%, 346/673) compared to Siaya (44.6%, 283/634, P=0.02) while the prevalence of both CRE and MRSA was < 3% for both areas and did not differ significantly (CRE, P=0.13, MRSA, P=0.14). There was no significant difference between urban and rural children for ESCrE (47.7%, 74/155 and 53.4%, 135/253, P=0.31); both CRE and MRSA were rarely detected (< 2%) with no difference across settings (CRE, P=1.0, MRSA, P=0.42). Among Enterobacteriaceae recovered, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. predominated. Conclusion Colonization with AROs were widespread in households and hospitals in urban and rural areas. Hospitals with elevated prevalence of highly transmissible AROs should consider whether implementation of colonization screening can be incorporated as part of their infection prevention and control programs. Risk factors for ARO colonization should be elucidated to identify novel prevention strategies. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (14) ◽  
pp. 1039-1041
Author(s):  
Swathi Gurajala ◽  
Sandeep Kumar Tipparthi ◽  
Rajkumar H.R.V.

Bacteria develop antimicrobial drug resistance through several mechanisms, the common one being the production of enzymes. As the number of antibiotics discovered is in notable numbers in the past few years, it is important to preserve high-end antibiotics for the treatment of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) infections, by appropriate use of antibiotics. A study was conducted to record prevalence, phenotypic and genotypic characters of MDROs in our hospital, with reference to carbapenem resistance. 200 multidrug-resistant clinical isolates were collected in 6 months. Carbapenem-resistant organisms were detected phenotypically confirmed for the production of carbapenemases by modified Hodge test (MHT) and genotypic detection was done by a multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for the five most predominant carbapenemases (bla NDM-1, bla OXA-48 , bla VIM, bla IMP, bla KPC). The isolates consisted of E. coli (53 %) followed by K. pneumoniae (30 %), P. aeruginosa (13 %), and acinetobacter spp (4 %). Among these, 40 (20 %) isolates were carbapenem-resistant. Of these 40, 27 (67.5 %) showed an increase in zone size by the MHT, suggestive of metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL) mediated carbapenem resistance and about 32 (80 %) isolates were found to contain at least one carbapenemase gene. bla NDM-1 accounted for 37.5 % (12 / 32) of the isolates and was the most predominant one followed by bla OXA-48 [28 % (9 / 32)]. 22 % (7 / 32) of the isolates had one or more carbapenemase genes. Identifying the mechanisms of resistance of pathogens is important to implement strict infection prevention and control measures in the hospital to prevent the transmission of the resistant pathogens. KEY WORDS Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria, Bla NDM-1 Gene, Bla OXA-48 Gene, Carbapenem Resistance, Carbapenem Resistant Organisms.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. e0255941
Author(s):  
Oluwatosin A. Ayeni ◽  
Sibongile Walaza ◽  
Stefano Tempia ◽  
Michelle Groome ◽  
Kathleen Kahn ◽  
...  

Background Severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) is an important cause of mortality in young children, especially in children living with HIV infection. Disparities in SARI death in children aged <5 years exist in urban and rural areas. Objective To compare the factors associated with in-hospital death among children aged <5 years hospitalized with SARI in an urban vs. a rural setting in South Africa from 2009–2013. Methods Data were collected from hospitalized children with SARI in one urban and two rural sentinel surveillance hospitals. Nasopharyngeal aspirates were tested for ten respiratory viruses and blood for pneumococcal DNA using polymerase chain reaction. We used multivariable logistic regression to identify patient and clinical characteristics associated with in-hospital death. Results From 2009 through 2013, 5,297 children aged <5 years with SARI-associated hospital admission were enrolled; 3,811 (72%) in the urban and 1,486 (28%) in the rural hospitals. In-hospital case-fatality proportion (CFP) was higher in the rural hospitals (6.9%) than the urban hospital (1.3%, p<0.001), and among HIV-infected than the HIV-uninfected children (9.6% vs. 1.6%, p<0.001). In the urban hospital, HIV infection (odds ratio (OR):11.4, 95% confidence interval (CI):5.4–24.1) and presence of any other underlying illness (OR: 3.0, 95% CI: 1.0–9.2) were the only factors independently associated with death. In the rural hospitals, HIV infection (OR: 4.1, 95% CI: 2.3–7.1) and age <1 year (OR: 3.7, 95% CI: 1.9–7.2) were independently associated with death, whereas duration of hospitalization ≥5 days (OR: 0.5, 95% CI: 0.3–0.8) and any respiratory virus detection (OR: 0.4, 95% CI: 0.3–0.8) were negatively associated with death. Conclusion We found that the case-fatality proportion was substantially higher among children admitted to rural hospitals and HIV infected children with SARI in South Africa. While efforts to prevent and treat HIV infections in children may reduce SARI deaths, further efforts to address health care inequality in rural populations are needed.


2019 ◽  
pp. 80-85
Author(s):  
O. V. Tonko ◽  
N. D. Kolomiets ◽  
O. N. Hanenko ◽  
N. N. Levshina ◽  
A. V. Goylova

In the last decade, there has been a sharp increase in the prevalence of various types of antimicrobial resistant bacteria, including enterobacteria, resistant to carbapenems and multiresistant strains of Acinetobacter baumanii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, S. аureus resistant to betalactam antibiotics and glycopeptides. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms in healthcare organizations in Minsk. To compare the structure and resistance of microorganisms, the data obtained in the study of isolates isolated from the blood of patients from anesthesiology and resuscitation departments of children's hospitals of health organizations for the adult population of Minsk in 2015–2017 were analyzed. It has been established that the structure of the main clinically significant microorganisms isolated from the blood samples of adult patients has differences from the microorganisms isolated from the blood of children's hospitals patients. Significant differences in the level of antibiotic resistance of isolates isolated from patients in pediatric hospitals and hospitals for adults have been established. Thus, the level of antibiotic resistance of Acinetobacter baumannii isolates to ampicillin / sulbactam, ceftazidime, cefepime, ciprofloxacin is higher in adult healthcare organizations than in healthcare organizations for children, while the level of resistant isolates to gentamicin is higher (p < 0,05). Resistance was high for all tested antimicrobials. It has been shown that the level of antibiotic resistance of isolates from samples from adult patients is higher compared to that in the children's hospitals. A significant difference was found in the level of resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae ss. pneumoniae to ampicillin, ceftazidime, gentamicin (p < 0,05). The level of resistant isolates of Staphylococcus aureus ss. aureus, from blood samples from patients in adult hospitals, to oxacillin, gentamicin, levofloxacin, erythromycin is higher compared to that in the pediatric patients.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. e0256086
Author(s):  
Aiggan Tamene

Background Quality water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities act as barricades to the transmission of COVID-19 in health care facilities. These facilities ought to also be available, accessible, and functional in temporary treatment centers. Despite numerous studies on health care facilities, however, there is limited information on the status of WASH facilities in such centers. Methods The assessment of health care facilities for the COVID-19 response checklist and key informant interviews, were used for data collection. 35 treatment centers in Southern Ethiopia were surveyed. Eightkey informants were interviewed to gain an understanding of the WASH conditions in the treatment centers. The Quantitative data was entered using EPI-INFO 7 and exported to SPSS 20 for analysis. Results are presented using descriptive statistics. Open Code 4.02 was used for the thematic analysis of the qualitative data. Results Daily water supply interruptions occurred at 27 (77.1%) of the surveyed sites. Only 30 (85.72%) had bathrooms that were segregated for personnel and patients, and only 3 (3.57%) had toilets that were handicapped accessible. 20(57.2%) of the treatment centers did not have a hand hygiene protocol that satisfied WHO guidelines. In terms of infection prevention and control, 16 (45.71%) of the facilities lacked adequate personal protective equipment stocks. Between urban and rural areas, there was also a significant difference in latrine maintenance, hand hygiene protocol design and implementation, and incineration capacity. Conclusion The results reveal crucial deficiencies in the provision of WASH in the temporary COVID-19 treatment centers. Efforts to improve WASH should offer priority to hygiene service interventions to minimize the risk of healthcare-acquired infections. The sustainable provision of hygiene services, such as hand washing soap, should also be given priority.


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S381-S382
Author(s):  
Angela Lor ◽  
Cathy Tran ◽  
Annette Jencson ◽  
Jennifer Cadnum ◽  
Curtis Donskey ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Preliminary data suggests that community-onset Clostridium difficile might be more common in rural areas. Thus, farms—specifically livestock farms—might be a major reservoir of C. difficile. Similarly, antibiotic exposures might predispose farm animals for colonization with multidrug resistant Gram-negative organisms. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of C. difficile and multidrug resistant gram-negative rods in the soil of Southeastern Wisconsin farms. Methods From July to September of 2016, soil samples were collected from farms with livestock animals. Soil samples were collected using gloves and sample containers. Soil samples were collected from farms specifically in or near Washington, Waukesha, and Milwaukee counties which are within the proximity of Milwaukee Metro area. Soil samples were cultured for C. difficile and Gram-negative rods on selective plates and by broth enrichment. Results A total of 20 farms participated in this study with a total of 40 soil samples. Out of the 40 soil samples, 20 were from an area where animals roam or where manure was used and the remaining 20 were from an area where animals are prohibited or where there was no manure. Out of the 20 soil samples where animals roam, 10 (50%), tested positive for C. difficile. Out of 20 soil samples where animals are prohibited, 13 samples (65%) tested positive for C. difficile. 2 of the 23 C. difficile isolates recovered were toxigenic. Eight (40%) of the 20 soil samples where animals roam tested positive for fluoroquinolone-resistant bacteria (FQR). While 5 (25%) of the 20 soil samples where animals are prohibited, tested positive for FQR bacteria. An Acinetobacter calcoaceticus was found to exhibit carbapenem-resistance. Conclusion We found soil colonization with C. difficile and FQR in 65% and 25%, respectively, where animals are prohibited. Where animals roam we found C. difficile and FQR 50% and 40%, respectively. Our study suggests that farms may be a significant community source for C. difficile and fluoroquinolone resistant organisms. Additional testing should be done to examine factors that might be increasing antibiotic resistance in farms (e.g., antibiotic exposure). Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-36
Author(s):  
Ali Muhammad ◽  
Zahoor Ul Haq ◽  
Imad Khan

This study uses Pakistan Social and Living Measurement Survey 2016 to study gender discrimination in school enrollment across the four provinces of Pakistan using bi-variate analysis. Results show that there is highly significant difference between male and female education in rural areas (x^2=4940.50 and p<0.05). Analysis indicate that gender disparity in enrollment is significantly higher in low income households (x^2=115.468 and P<0.05). The study also showed that as compared to male, fewer female are enrolled in both public and private sectors. Hence, socio-economic factors play important role in making decision about children enrollment in different types of school. The study recommends that government to take appropriate steps to reduce gender discrimination in school enrollment by offering subsidy on female education in the country.


Author(s):  
Natuya Zhuori ◽  
Yu Cai ◽  
Yan Yan ◽  
Yu Cui ◽  
Minjuan Zhao

As the trend of aging in rural China has intensified, research on the factors affecting the health of the elderly in rural areas has become a hot issue. However, the conclusions of existing studies are inconsistent and even contradictory, making it difficult to form constructive policies with practical value. To explore the reasons for the inconsistent conclusions drawn by relevant research, in this paper we constructed a meta-regression database based on 65 pieces of relevant literature published in the past 25 years. For more valid samples to reduce publication bias, we also set the statistical significance of social support to the health of the elderly in rural areas as a dependent variable. Finally, combined with multi-dimensional social support and its implications for the health of the elderly, meta-regression analysis was carried out on the results of 171 empirical studies. The results show that (1) subjective support rather than objective support can have a significant impact on the health of the elderly in rural areas, and there is no significant difference between other dimensions of social support and objective support; (2) the health status of the elderly in rural areas in samples involving western regions is more sensitive to social support than that in samples not involving the western regions; (3) among the elderly in rural areas, social support for the older male elderly is more likely to improve their health than that for the younger female elderly; and (4) besides this, both data sources and econometric models greatly affect the heterogeneity of the effect of social support on the health of the elderly in rural areas, but neither the published year nor the journal is significant. Finally, relevant policies and follow-up studies on the impact of social support on the health of the elderly in rural areas are discussed.


2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Ben Rejeb ◽  
A Ben Cheikh ◽  
S Bhiri ◽  
H Ghali ◽  
M Kahloul ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The infections caused by emergent highly resistant bacteria (eHBR) that develop in intensive care units (ICUs) may result in significant patient illnesses and deaths, extend the duration of hospital stays and generate added costs. Facing this problem, the screening that emphasizes early identification of colonized patients, reduces the prevalence and incidence of infection, improves patient outcomes and reduces healthcare costs. In this context, we have implemented a screening for eHBR in ICUs of Sahloul university hospital of Sousse (Tunisia), which we report in this study the first six-months outcomes. Methods Rectal swab cultures were collected to detect Vancomycin resistant enterococcus (VRE) and Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) among patients admitted in six ICUs of Sahloul university hospital of Sousse (Tunisia) and more than three times, at least one week apart, between 1 June and 31 December 2018. Results During the study period 174 patients were screened. Of them, 69.5% were male and 73.6% were admitted in surgical ICU. In total, 161 and 152 samples were realized respectively for the detection of CPE and VRE. These samples were positive in 15% and 8.5% respectively for CPE and VRE. Klebsiella pneumoniae OXA 48 was the most isolated CPE (80%). Conclusions Our screening program helped us in infection control by early identification of patients, thereby facilitating an informed decision about infection prevention interventions. Moreover, these results encouraged us to improve and generalize this program throughout the hospital. Key messages eHRB screening becomes an important axis in the prevention of eHRB infections in our facilities. eHRB screening allows the reinforcement of the basic infection prevention and control measures.


Antibiotics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 850
Author(s):  
Shobha Giri ◽  
Vaishnavi Kudva ◽  
Kalidas Shetty ◽  
Veena Shetty

As the global urban populations increase with rapid migration from rural areas, ready-to-eat (RTE) street foods are posing food safety challenges where street foods are prepared with less structured food safety guidelines in small and roadside outlets. The increased presence of extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria in street foods is a significant risk for human health because of its epidemiological significance. Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae have become important and dangerous foodborne pathogens globally for their relevance to antibiotic resistance. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the potential burden of antibiotic-resistant E. coli and K. pneumoniae contaminating RTE street foods and to assess the microbiological quality of foods in a typical emerging and growing urban suburb of India where RTE street foods are rapidly establishing with public health implications. A total of 100 RTE food samples were collected of which, 22.88% were E. coli and 27.12% K. pneumoniae. The prevalence of ESBL-producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae was 25.42%, isolated mostly from chutneys, salads, paani puri, and chicken. Antimicrobial resistance was observed towards cefepime (72.9%), imipenem (55.9%), cefotaxime (52.5%), and meropenem (16.9%) with 86.44% of the isolates with MAR index above 0.22. Among β-lactamase encoding genes, blaTEM (40.68%) was the most prevalent followed by blaCTX (32.20%) and blaSHV (10.17%). blaNDM gene was detected in 20.34% of the isolates. This study indicated that contaminated RTE street foods present health risks to consumers and there is a high potential of transferring multi-drug-resistant bacteria from foods to humans and from person to person as pathogens or as commensal residents of the human gut leading to challenges for subsequent therapeutic treatments.


Author(s):  
Nisha Patidar ◽  
Nitya Vyas ◽  
Shanoo Sharma ◽  
Babita Sharma

Abstract Objective Carbapenems are last resort antibiotics for multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. However, resistance to carbapenem is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide leading to major therapeutic failures and increased mortality rate. Early and effective detection of carbapenemase producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) is therefore key to control dissemination of carbapenem resistance in nosocomial as well as community-acquired infection. The aim of present study was to evaluate efficacy of Modified strip Carba NP (CNP) test against Modified Hodge test (MHT) for early detection of carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE). Material and Methods Enterobacteriaceae isolated from various clinical samples were screened for carbapenem resistance. A total of 107 CRE were subjected to MHT and Modified strip CNP test for the detection of CPE. Statistical Analysis It was done on Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software, IBM India; version V26. Nonparametric test chi-square and Z-test were used to analyze the results within a 95% level of confidence. Results Out of 107 CRE, 94 (88%) were phenotypically confirmed as carbapenemase producer by Modified strip CNP test and 46 (43%) were confirmed by Modified Hodge Test (MHT). Thirty-eight (36%) isolates showed carbapenemase production by both MHT and CNP test, 56 isolates (52%) were CNP test positive but MHT negative, eight (7%) isolates were MHT positive but CNP test negative and five (5%) isolates were both MHT and CNP test negative. There is statistically significant difference in efficiency of Modified CNP test and MHT (p < 0.05). Conclusion Modified strip CNP test is simple and inexpensive test which is easy to perform and interpret and gives rapid results in less than 5 minutes. It has high degree of sensitivity and specificity. Modified strip CNP test shows significantly higher detection capacity for carbapenemase producers as compared with MHT.


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