scholarly journals 203. Activity of Cefepime in Combination with Taniborbactam (formerly VNRX-5133) Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa from a Global 2018-2020 Surveillance Collection

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S124-S124
Author(s):  
Meredith Hackel ◽  
Mark G G Wise ◽  
Daniel F Sahm

Abstract Background Taniborbactam is a novel cyclic boronate-based broad-spectrum β-lactamase inhibitor (BLI) with potent and selective inhibitory activity against both serine- and metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs). Taniborbactam restores the activity of cefepime (FEP) against many multidrug resistant organisms, including cephalosporin- and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA). We evaluated the in vitro activity of the investigational combination cefepime-taniborbactam and comparators against clinical isolates of PA collected during a 2018-2020 surveillance. Methods MICs of FEP with taniborbactam fixed at 4 µg/mL (FTB) and comparators were determined against 3,219 PA collected from 221 sites in 52 countries in 2018-2020. Resistant phenotypes were based on 2021 CLSI breakpoints. Acquired β-lactamase (BL) genes were identified via PCR/Sanger sequencing or whole-genome sequencing (WGS) for 516 isolates with meropenem (MEM) MIC ≥8 µg/mL, and for 94 randomly selected isolates with FEP or ceftazidime MIC ≥16 µg/mL. 186 isolates with FTB MIC ≥16 µg/mL, 16 with FTB MIC=8 µg/mL and one with FTB MIC=4 µg/mL were subjected to WGS. Results Overall, 28.7%, 26.2% and 20.3% of PA isolates were nonsusceptible (NS) to piperacillin-tazobactam (TZP), MEM or FEP, respectively (Table). FTB demonstrated potent activity (MIC50/90, 2/8 µg/mL; 94.2% inhibited at ≤8 µg/mL) against PA overall and inhibited between 63.4% (ceftazidime-avibactam [CZA] NS) and 82.1% (TZP NS) of isolates in the NS subsets compared to 0% to 69.1% S for comparators. Against the 111 strains carrying VIM or NDM MBL genes, 67.6% had FTB MICs ≤8 µg/mL, with 11.7% having FTB MICs of 16 µg/mL. Plausible explanations for elevated FTB MICs included IMP MBL genes, penicillin binding protein 3 variations, and/or possible efflux pump up-regulation. Conclusion FTB demonstrated potent in vitro activity against PA with different resistance profiles, including NS to FEP, MEM, and TZP, and to the BL/BLI combinations CZA, ceftolozane-tazobactam, and meropenem-vaborbactam. FTB was the most active agent tested against PA harboring VIM and NDM MBLs. These findings support the continued development of FTB as a potential new treatment option for challenging infections due to MDR PA. Disclosures Meredith Hackel, PhD MPH, IHMA (Employee)Pfizer, Inc. (Independent Contractor) Mark G G. Wise, PhD, IHMA (Employee)Pfizer, Inc. (Independent Contractor) Daniel F. Sahm, PhD, IHMA (Employee)Pfizer, Inc. (Independent Contractor)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S721-S721
Author(s):  
Mark Estabrook ◽  
Krystyna Kazmierczak ◽  
Francis Arhin ◽  
Daniel F Sahm

Abstract Background Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKp), unlike classical K. pneumoniae (cKp), are often responsible for community-acquired infections in otherwise healthy individuals. The acquisition of hypervirulence genes by sequence type 11 (ST11) carbapenem-resistant (CR) Kp endemic in Asia is a grave threat. Aztreonam-avibactam (ATM-AVI) is a monobactam combined with a β-lactamase inhibitor for the treatment of infections caused by Enterobacterales isolates that carry Class A, B, C and some Class D β-lactamases. Methods 487 K. pneumoniae isolates were collected from 17 sites in China in 2019 as a part of the ATLAS global surveillance study. 220 isolates with MICs >1 µg/ml to meropenem (MEM), ceftazidime or ATM were selected for whole genome sequencing (Illumina Hiseq 2x150 bp reads). Analyses were carried out using the CLC Genomics Workbench (Qiagen). Presence of the aerobactin synthesis locus differentiated hvKp and cKp. Antimicrobial susceptibility was determined by CLSI broth microdilution. Results Of the 487 isolates, MIC90 values for ATM-AVI (0.5 µg/ml; Table) were lower than those for any comparator tested, with only two isolates testing with MIC >4 µg/ml. Of the isolates sequenced, 82/220 (37.3%) were ST11. 53/82 (64.6%) of these ST11 isolates were hvKp (ATM-AVI, MIC90 1 µg/ml; range, 0.25-4 µg/ml) and showed percentages of susceptibility < 90% to three last-line agents (0% MEM-susceptible (S); 18.9% amikacin (AMK)-S; 88.7% tigecycline (TGC)-S). Isolates of other STs (Non-ST11) were less frequently identified as hvKp (24/138, 17.4%) and more Non-ST-11 hvKp and cKp alike were S to MEM and AMK relative to isolates of ST11 (75.0-86.8% MEM-S; 83.3-96.5% AMK-S). Likewise, the ATM-AVI MIC90 value (0.25 µg/ml) was 4-fold lower for Non-ST11 isolates. Results Table Conclusion CR ST11 hvKp represented at least 10.9% of the collected Kp isolates. ATM-AVI retained potent in vitro activity against these isolates which displayed resistance to a range of last-line agents. CST and TGC also displayed some activity but are limited in utility due to nephrotoxicity and poor accumulation in blood, respectively. The spread of virulence factors leading to the complicated clinical presentation of hvKp infection into multidrug-resistant lineages warrants continued surveillance. Disclosures Mark Estabrook, PhD, IHMA (Employee)Pfizer, Inc. (Independent Contractor) Krystyna Kazmierczak, PhD, IHMA (Employee)Pfizer, Inc. (Independent Contractor) Francis Arhin, PhD, Pfizer, Inc. (Employee) Daniel F. Sahm, PhD, IHMA (Employee)Pfizer, Inc. (Independent Contractor)


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S372-S372
Author(s):  
Andrew Walkty ◽  
Heather J Adam ◽  
Melanie Baxter ◽  
Philippe Lagace-Wiens ◽  
James Karlowsky ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Ceftolozane-tazobactam (C/T) is a novel β-lactam β-lactamase inhibitor combination with a broad spectrum of activity that includes Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the in vitro activity of C/T and relevant comparators vs. a large collection of antimicrobial non-susceptible (NS) P. aeruginosa clinical isolates obtained from patients across Canada (CANWARD, 2008–2016). Methods From January 2008 to December 2016, inclusive, 12 to 15 sentinel hospitals across Canada submitted clinical isolates from patients attending ERs, medical and surgical wards, hospital clinics, and ICUs (CANWARD). Each center was asked to annually submit clinical isolates (consecutive, one per patient/infection site) from blood, respiratory, urine, and wound infections. Susceptibility testing was performed using broth microdilution as described by CLSI. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) P. aeruginosa were defined as isolates that tested NS to at least one antimicrobial from ≥3 classes. Extensively drug-resistant (XDR) P. aeruginosa were defined as isolates that tested NS to at least one antimicrobial from ≥5 classes. Results 3229 P. aeruginosa isolates were obtained as a part of CANWARD. The in vitro activity of C/T and relevant comparators is presented below. Conclusion C/T demonstrated excellent in vitro activity vs. antimicrobial NS P. aeruginosa clinical isolates, including MDR, XDR, and meropenem NS subsets. It may prove useful in the treatment of infections caused by these organisms. Disclosures D. Hoban, Abbott: Research relationship, Research support Achaogen: Research relationship, Research support Astellas: Research relationship, Research support Merck Canada: Research relationship, Research support Merck USA: Research relationship, Research support Paratek Pharma: Research relationship, Research support Pharmascience: Research relationship, Research support Sunovion: Research relationship, Research support Tetraphase: Research relationship, Research support The Medicines Co.: Research relationship, Research support Zoetis: Research relationship, Research support; G. Zhanel, Achaogen: Research relationship, Research support Astellas: Research relationship, Research support Merck Canada: Research relationship, Research support Merck USA: Research relationship, Research support Paratek Pharma: Research relationship, Research support Pharmascience: Research relationship, Research support Sunovion: Research relationship, Research support Tetraphase: Research relationship, Research support The Medicines Co.: Research relationship, Research support Zoetis: Research relationship, Research support


Antibiotics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 885
Author(s):  
Soraya Herrera-Espejo ◽  
Tania Cebrero-Cangueiro ◽  
Gema Labrador-Herrera ◽  
Jerónimo Pachón ◽  
María Eugenia Pachón-Ibáñez ◽  
...  

Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a public health problem causing both community and hospital-acquired infections, and thus the development of new therapies for these infections is critical. The objective of this study was to analyze in vitro the activity of pentamidine as adjuvant in combinations to antibiotics against seven clinical P. aeruginosa strains. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) was determined following standard protocols, and the results were interpreted according to the European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) breakpoints; however, the gentamicin activity was interpreted according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) recommendations. The bactericidal in vitro activity was studied at 1×MIC concentrations by time–kill curves, and also performed in three selected strains at 1/2×MIC of pentamidine. All studies were performed in triplicate. The pentamidine MIC range was 400–1600 μg/mL. Four of the strains were MDR, and the other three were resistant to two antibiotic families. The combinations of pentamidine at 1×MIC showed synergistic activity against all the tested strains, except for pentamidine plus colistin. Pentamidine plus imipenem and meropenem were the combinations that showed synergistic activity against the most strains. At 1/2×MIC, pentamidine plus antibiotics were synergistic with all three analyzed strains. In summary, pentamidine in combination with antibiotics showed in vitro synergy against multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa clinical strains, which suggests its possible use as adjuvant to antibiotics for the therapy of infections from MDR P. aeruginosa.


2013 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denissani Aparecida Ferrari dos Santos Lima ◽  
Margarida Maria Passeri do Nascimento ◽  
Lucia Helena Vitali ◽  
Roberto Martinez

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S715-S715
Author(s):  
Meredith Hackel ◽  
Mark G G Wise ◽  
Daniel F Sahm

Abstract Background Taniborbactam (formerly VNRX-5133) is a novel cyclic boronate-based broad-spectrum β-lactamase inhibitor with potent and selective direct inhibitory activity against both serine- and metallo-β-lactamases (Ambler Classes A, B, C and D). Taniborbactam restores the activity of cefepime against many difficult to treat organisms, including cephalosporin- and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The activity of the investigational combination cefepime-taniborbactam (FTB) and comparator agents was evaluated against clinical isolates of Enterobacterales from a 2018-2020 global surveillance study. Methods MICs of cefepime with taniborbactam fixed at 4 µg/mL and comparators were determined following CLSI M07-A11 guidelines against 10,543 Enterobacterales. Isolates were from community and hospital infections collected from 259 sites in 56 countries in 2018-2020. Resistant phenotypes were based on 2021 CLSI breakpoints. A set of 827 isolates with meropenem MIC ≥4 µg/mL (n=421) or with cefepime and/or ceftazidime MIC ≥2 µg/mL (n=406) was evaluated for the presence of MBLs, KPC, ESBLs, and OXA-48 group genes via PCR and sequencing. Forty-eight isolates with FTB MIC values of 16 µg/mL or greater were interrogated by WGS. Results Overall, 23.0% and 15.9% of isolates were nonsusceptible (NS) to cefepime and piperacillin-tazobactam (TZP), respectively (Table). FTB had potent activity against all Enterobacterales, with MIC50/90 values of 0.06/0.25 µg/mL and 99.5% inhibited at ≤8 µg/mL. FTB maintained activity against MBL-, KPC-, OXA-48 group, and ESBL-positive isolates (MIC90 range, 1 to >16 µg/mL; 80.5% to 100% inhibited at ≤8 µg/mL). Isolates with elevated FTB MICs had IMP-type enzymes, variation in the cefepime target (penicillin binding protein 3), permeability defects in combination with acquired β-lactamases, and/or possible up-regulated efflux. Results Table Conclusion Taniborbactam significantly restored the in vitro activity of cefepime against Enterobacterales, including isolates nonsusceptible to recently-approved BL/BLI combinations and expressing serine and metallo-β-lactamases. This support the continued development of FTB as a potential new treatment option for challenging infections due to resistant Gram-negative pathogens. Disclosures Meredith Hackel, PhD MPH, IHMA (Employee)Pfizer, Inc. (Independent Contractor) Mark G G. Wise, PhD, IHMA (Employee)Pfizer, Inc. (Independent Contractor) Daniel F. Sahm, PhD, IHMA (Employee)Pfizer, Inc. (Independent Contractor)


2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (7) ◽  
pp. 1840-1849 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mercedes Delgado-Valverde ◽  
M del Carmen Conejo ◽  
Lara Serrano ◽  
Felipe Fernández-Cuenca ◽  
Álvaro Pascual

Abstract Background Cefiderocol is a novel siderophore cephalosporin, developed for activity against MDR Gram-negative bacilli (MDR-GNB). Objectives To assess the in vitro antibacterial activity of cefiderocol against a collection of MDR-GNB clinical isolates from hospitals in southern Spain. Methods Two hundred and thirty-one isolates of successful clones were tested: 125 Enterobacterales (121 ESBL- and/or carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae and 4 carbapenemase-producing Enterobacter cloacae), 80 Acinetobacter baumannii, 6 Pseudomonas aeruginosa and 20 Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. Ceftolozane/tazobactam, ceftazidime, ceftazidime/avibactam, cefepime, aztreonam, meropenem, amikacin, ciprofloxacin, colistin and tigecycline were used as comparators against Enterobacterales, P. aeruginosa and A. baumannii. Minocycline, levofloxacin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole were studied against S. maltophilia instead of aztreonam, ciprofloxacin and cefepime. MICs were determined by broth microdilution according to CLSI guidelines. MIC determination was performed in CAMHB for all antimicrobials except cefiderocol, where iron-depleted CAMHB was used. Results Cefiderocol showed potent in vitro activity against the isolates analysed. MIC50 and MIC90 values were in the ranges 0.125–8 mg/L and 0.5–8 mg/L, respectively, and 98% of isolates were inhibited at ≤4 mg/L. Only five isolates showed cefiderocol MICs of >4 mg/L: three ST2/OXA-24/40-producing A. baumannii, one ST114/VIM-1-producing E. cloacae and one ST114/VIM-1 + OXA-48-producing E. cloacae. All KPC-3-producing K. pneumoniae were susceptible to cefiderocol, even those resistant to ceftazidime/avibactam. P. aeruginosa isolates showed cefiderocol MICs of <4 mg/L, including those resistant to ceftolozane/tazobactam. S. maltophilia isolates displayed cefiderocol MICs of <4 mg/L, including those resistant to levofloxacin and/or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Conclusions Cefiderocol showed excellent activity against MDR-GNB, including carbapenem-resistant isolates, and was the most active antimicrobial tested against this collection.


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