scholarly journals Co-infection of ST2IP carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii with SARS-CoV-2 in the patients admitted to a Tehran tertiary referral hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Abdollahi ◽  
Amir Aliramezani ◽  
Mohammadreza Salehi ◽  
Mahsa Norouzi Shadehi ◽  
Sedighe Ghourchian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acinetobacter Baumannii ◽  
Genetic Relatedness ◽  
Carbapenem Resistance ◽  
Underlying Disease ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Tertiary Referral ◽  
Tertiary Referral Hospital ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant ◽  
High Level

Abstract Background Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) is among the most concerning cause of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) due to its high level of antibiotic resistance and high mortality. In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, the key priority of infection control committees is to contain the dissemination of antibiotic resistant Gram-negative bacteria. Here, we aimed to timely recognize the emergence of CRAB in COVID-19 cases admitted to the wards of a tertiary referral hospital and to identify the genetic relatedness of the isolates. Methods From 30 March to 30 May 2020, a total of 242 clinical samples from COVID-19 cases were screened for CRAB isolates using standard microbiologic and antibiotic susceptibility tests. The PCRs targeting oxa23, oxa24, oxa58, blaTEM and blaNDM-1 genes were performed. Two multiplex PCRs for identifying the global clones (GC) of A. baumannii were also performed. The sequence type of CRABs was determined using Institut Pasteur (IP) multilocus sequence typing (MLST) scheme. Results Eighteen CRAB isolates were recovered from COVID-19 patients with the mean age of 63.94 ± 13.8 years. All but 4 COVID-19 patients co-infected with CRAB were suffering from an underlying disease. Death was recorded as the outcome in ICUs for 9 (50%) COVID-19 patients co-infected with CRAB. The CRAB isolates belong to GC2 and ST2IP and carried the oxa23 carbapenem resistance gene. Conclusion This study demonstrated the co-infection of CRAB isolates and SARS-CoV-2 in the patients admitted to different ICUs at a referral hospital in Tehran. The CRAB isolates were found to belong to ST2IP, share the oxa23 gene and to have caused several outbreaks in the wards admitting COVID-19 patients.

scholarly journals Multicity Outbreak of Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Isolates Producing the Carbapenemase OXA-40

2006 ◽  
Vol 50 (9) ◽  
pp. 2941-2945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Lolans ◽  
Thomas W. Rice ◽  
L. Silvia Munoz-Price ◽  
John P. Quinn
Keyword(s):  
Acinetobacter Baumannii ◽  
Carbapenem Resistance ◽  
The United States ◽  
Nucleotide Sequencing ◽  
Sequencing Analysis ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant ◽  
Extended Care ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
High Level ◽  
First Time

ABSTRACT During 2005 we detected a multicity outbreak of infections or colonization due to high-level imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (MIC, 64 μg/ml). One hundred isolates from diverse sources were obtained from seven acute-care hospitals and two extended-care facilities; 97% of the isolates belonged to one clone. Susceptibility testing of the first 42 isolates (January to April 2005) revealed broad resistance profiles. Half of the isolates were susceptible to ceftazidime, with many isolates susceptible only to colistin. The level of AmpC β-lactamase expression was stronger in isolates resistant to ceftazidime. PCR and subsequent nucleotide sequencing analysis identified bla OXA-40. The presence of an OXA-40 β-lactamase in these isolates correlated with the carbapenem resistance. By Southern blot analysis, a bla OXA-40-specific probe revealed that the gene was both plasmid and chromosomally located. This is the first time in the United States that such carbapenem resistance in A. baumannii has been attributable to a carbapenemase.

scholarly journals Types and Prevalence of Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter calcoaceticus-Acinetobacter baumannii Complex in Northern Taiwan

2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 201-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Shyang Hsieh ◽  
Nai-Yu Wang ◽  
Jou-An Feng ◽  
Li-Chuan Weng ◽  
Hsueh-Hsia Wu
Keyword(s):  
Acinetobacter Baumannii ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Carbapenem Resistance ◽  
Acinetobacter Calcoaceticus ◽  
Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant ◽  
Acinetobacter Baumannii Complex ◽  
High Level ◽  
Northern Taiwan

ABSTRACTThe frequency of the carbapenem-resistantAcinetobacter calcoaceticus-Acinetobacter baumannii(CRACB) complex increases annually in our hospitals. However, the types and prevalence of carbapenemases among isolates still remain unclear. In this study, we identified and collected 672 carbapenem-resistant isolates from a medical center in Northern Taiwan between April and December of 2010. There were 577 genospecies 2 (Acinetobacter baumannii), 79 genospecies 13TU, and 16 genospecies 3 isolates. The isolates had an acquiredblaOXA-24-like gene, which was confirmed by sequencing for the encoded OXA-72 carbapenemase, and were often associated with high-level carbapenem resistance. These CRACB complex isolates remained susceptible to colistin (100%). The genotyping of isolates was conducted using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis with ApaI digestion. In most clonally related groups, patients were from both branch hospitals. The results indicate that interhospital dissemination of clones occurred. This study provides updated data on the types and prevalence of the CRACB complex. In addition, it presents a warning on the emergence and spread of CRACB complex harboringblaOXA-24-like genes in northern Taiwan.

scholarly journals Transcriptional Analysis of MexAB-OprM Efflux Pumps System of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Its Role in Carbapenem Resistance in a Tertiary Referral Hospital in India

PLoS ONE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. e0133842 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debarati Choudhury ◽  
Anupam Das Talukdar ◽  
Manabendra Dutta Choudhury ◽  
Anand Prakash Maurya ◽  
Deepjyoti Paul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Carbapenem Resistance ◽  
Efflux Pumps ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Transcriptional Analysis ◽  
Tertiary Referral ◽  
Tertiary Referral Hospital

scholarly journals Molecular characterization and antibiotic resistance of Acinetobacter baumannii in cerebrospinal fluid and blood

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0247418
Author(s):  
Xiaohong Shi ◽  
Hong Wang ◽  
Xin Wang ◽  
Huaiqi Jing ◽  
Ran Duan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Acinetobacter Baumannii ◽  
Detection Rate ◽  
Genetic Relatedness ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Carbapenem Resistance ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant ◽  
Carbapenemase Gene

The increasing prevalence of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) caused nosocomial infections generate significant comorbidity and can cause death among patients. Current treatment options are limited. These infections pose great difficulties for infection control and clinical treatment. To identify the antimicrobial resistance, carbapenemases and genetic relatedness of Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood, a total of 50 nonrepetitive CSF isolates and 44 blood isolates were collected. The resistance phenotypes were determined, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed to examine the mechanisms of carbapenem resistance. Finally, multilocus sequence typing (MLST) was conducted to determine the genetic relatedness of these isolates. It was observed that 88 of the 94 collected isolates were resistant to imipenem or meropenem. Among them, the blaOXA-23 gene was the most prevalent carbapenemase gene, with an observed detection rate of 91.5% (86/94), followed by the blaOXA-24 gene with a 2.1% detection rate (2/94). Among all carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) observations, isolates with the blaOXA-23 gene were resistant to both imipenem and meropenem. Interestingly, isolates positive for the blaOXA-24 gene but negative for the blaOXA-23 gene showed an imipenem-sensitive but meropenem-resistant phenotype. The MLST analysis identified 21 different sequence types (STs), with ST195, ST540 and ST208 most frequently detected (25.5%, 12.8% and 11.7%, respectively). 80 of the 94 isolates (85.1%) were clustered into CC92 which showed a carbapenem resistance phenotype (except AB13). Five novel STs were detected, and most of them belong to CRAB. In conclusion, these findings provide additional observations and epidemiological data of CSF and blood A. baumannii strains, which may improve future infection-control measures and aid in potential clinical treatments in hospitals and other clinical settings.

scholarly journals Molecular epidemiology of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii from Southern Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel De Paula Gollino ◽  
Bruna Machado Escobar ◽  
Ilson Dias da Silveira ◽  
Rosa Helena Robales Siqueira ◽  
Joseane Cristina Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acinetobacter Baumannii ◽  
Carbapenem Resistance ◽  
Polymyxin B ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Molecular Profile ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant ◽  
Class D ◽  
Western Border ◽  
South Of Brazil ◽  
High Level

Carbapenem resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii has reached extremely high levels worldwide and class D OXA-type carbapenemases are the main associated mechanism. The aim of this study was to evaluate the phenotypic and molecular profile of clinical carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii (CRAb) isolates from a southern Brazilian border region. A. baumannii species was identified by the presence of the blaOXA-51 gene and the susceptibility profile was determined by broth microdilution. The main carbapenemases were investigated by PCR and the typing of the CRAb isolates was performed by PFGE. During the study period, a total of 36 CRAb were recovered, 71.4% from respiratory tract samples from ICU patients. High level resistance to aminoglycosides and fluroquinolones were found in contrast to polymyxin B, for which all of CRAb were susceptible. The blaOXA-23 gene was present in 34 isolates and was the only one detected other than blaOXA-51. Molecular typing revealed the presence of four clonal strains, two of them endemic throughout the study period. To the best of our knowledge, our study brings the first data about resistance profile in Acinetobacter in the western border of south of Brazil and make aware of endemic clones of CRAb-producing-OXA-23 in this region of state, contributing for the construction of the national epidemiologic scenario of CRAb.

scholarly journals Molecular Characterization Identifies Upstream Presence of ISAba1 to OXA Carbapenemase Genes in Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Isolated from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Western Maharashtra

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nageswari Gandham ◽  
Neetu Gupta ◽  
Chanda Vyawahare ◽  
Shahzad Beg Mirza ◽  
Rabindra Nath Misra
Keyword(s):  
Acinetobacter Baumannii ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Carbapenem Resistance ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant ◽  
Resistant Strains ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Antibiotics Sensitivity

Abstract Background Evaluating the expression pattern of oxacillinases (OXA) carbapenemases is essential to understand the prevalence and spread of carbapenem resistance Acinetobacter baumannii. Objectives The aim of the study is to evaluate the presence of OXA carbapenemase genes and ISAba1 upstream to these genes in carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii clinical isolates. Material and Methods A. baumannii isolated from clinical samples were phenotypically identified and antibiotics sensitivity was performed. Multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to detect OXA51-like gene, OXA carbapenemases genes (OXA-23-like, OXA-24-like, and OXA-58-like), and ISAba1 in carbapenem-resistant isolates. Results Out of 55 Acinetobacter isolates, 54 were confirmed as A. baumannii by PCR. Bla OXA-23-like gene was observed in 51 isolates of A. baumannii and none of the isolates showed the presence of bla OXA-24-like and bla OXA-58-like genes. Presence of ISAba1 upstream to OXA-23-like gene, OXA-51-like gene, and both OXA-51-like/OXA-23-like genes was observed in 51, 7, and 4 A. baumannii isolates, respectively. Conclusion The genetic pattern of carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii isolated in this study was unique, which should be factored for clinical protocols to manage infections caused by emerging resistant strains of A. baumannii.

scholarly journals Emergence of Carbapenem-Resistant Non-baumannii Species of Acinetobacter Harboring ablaOXA-51-Like Gene That Is Intrinsic to A. baumannii

2011 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 1124-1127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Tzu Lee ◽  
Shu-Chen Kuo ◽  
Mei-Chun Chiang ◽  
Su-Pen Yang ◽  
Chien-Pei Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acinetobacter Baumannii ◽  
Carbapenem Resistance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant ◽  
Genomic Species ◽  
High Level

ABSTRACTTheblaOXA-51-like gene, originally intrinsic toAcinetobacter baumannii, had been detected in two clones ofAcinetobacter nosocomialisand one clone ofAcinetobactergenomic species “Close to 13TU.” TheseblaOXA-51-like genes, all preceded by ISAba1, were located on plasmids that might have originated withA. baumannii. The plasmid-borne ISAba1--blaOXA-51-like confers a high level of carbapenem resistance and affects the accuracy of usingblaOXA-51-like detection as a tool for differentiatingA. baumanniifrom otherAcinetobacterspecies.

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