SENSITIVITY PROFILE AND FREQUENCY OF OXA-TYPE CARBAPENEMASES AMONGACINETOBACTER BAUMANNII STRAINS IN TEACHINGHOSPITALS OF CEARÁ, BRAZIL

The existence of the multi-drug resistant (MDR) pathogenic fungus, Candida auris came to light in 2009. This particular organism is capable of causing nosocomial infections in immunecompromised persons. This pathogen is associated with consistent candidemia with high mortality rate and presents a serious global health threat. Whole genome sequence (WGS) investigation detected powerful phylogeographic Candida auris genotypes which are specialized to particular geological areas indicating dissemination of particular genotype among provinces. Furthermore, this organism frequently exhibits multidrug-resistance and displays an unusual sensitivity profile. Identification techniques that are commercialized to test Candida auris often show inconsistent results and this misidentification leads to treatment failure which complicates the management of candidiasis. Till date, Candida auris has been progressively recorded from several countries and therefore its preventive control measures are paramount to interrupt its transmission. In this review, we discussed prevalence, biology, drug-resistance phenomena, virulence factors and management of Candida auris infections.

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Ultrasonic Beam Sensitivity Profile Changes in Mammalian Tissue

Ultrasound in Medicine ◽

10.1007/978-1-4613-4021-8_117 ◽

1978 ◽

pp. 515-518 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

R. A. Banjavic ◽

J. A. Zagzebski ◽

E. L. Madsen ◽

R. E. Jutila

Keyword(s):

Mammalian Tissue ◽

Ultrasonic Beam ◽

Profile Changes ◽

Sensitivity Profile

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Microbiological analysis and sensitivity profile of Staphylococcus spp. in subclinical mastitis of dairy goats

Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia ◽

10.1590/1678-4162-8205 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 68 (2) ◽

pp. 336-344

Author(s):

S.R.S. Salaberry ◽

A.B.S. Saidenberg ◽

E. Zuniga ◽

F.F. Gonsales ◽

P.A. Melville ◽

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Keyword(s):

Subclinical Mastitis ◽

Economic Losses ◽

Microbiological Analysis ◽

Dairy Goats ◽

Milk Samples ◽

California Mastitis Test ◽

Resistant Strains ◽

Staphylococcus Spp ◽

Sensitivity Profile

Subclinical mastitis in goats causes economic losses and risks to public health. Given the need for research that shows the most isolated staphylococci species and sensibility tests comparing the resistance between coagulase-negative (CNS) and positive Staphylococcus (CPS) goats with subclinical mastitis, the aim of this study was to identify the microorganisms isolated from milk samples of goats with subclinical mastitis, as well as define the staphylococci species and determine the sensitivity profile of Staphylococcus spp. to antimicrobials. To collect samples, tests were performed for mug of black background and California mastitis test (CMT), collecting milk from CMT positive animals. A total of 226 samples from seven herds of dairy goats was collected and forwarded to the laboratory, where they were seeded for the isolation of the microorganism and implementing the antibiotic sensibility test. Of these, 122 samples had bacterial growth and the most isolated staphylococci species were: S. epidermidis (24.55%), S. lugdunensis (15.40%) and S. intermedius (13.64%). Samples showed increased resistance to antimicrobials: penicillin (81.8%), oxacillin (60.0%) and ampicillin (55.5%). Greater sensitivity to: enrofloxacin (99.1%), erythromycin (98.2%), gentamicin (98.2%) and vancomycin (98.2%) were observed. The S. epidermidis showed higher antimicrobial resistance to amoxicillin and penicillin than S. lugdunensis and S. intermedius. Similar resistance in vitro between CNS and CPS was observed to most antimicrobials. It is important to control the overuse of antibiotics to prevent the emergence of resistant strains.

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Bacterial Colonisation and Antibiotic Sensitivity Profile of Endotracheal Tubes in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

JOURNAL FOR CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH ◽

10.7860/jcdr/2019/37402.12457 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Hemanth Natham ◽

Swarnalatha Kondagadapu ◽

Vinay Kadiyala ◽

Alladi Mohan ◽

Abhijit Chaudhury ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antibiotic Sensitivity ◽

Bacterial Colonisation ◽

Mechanically Ventilated ◽

Endotracheal Tubes ◽

Mechanically Ventilated Patients ◽

Sensitivity Profile ◽

Ventilated Patients

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Study of drug sensitivity profile of patients with throat infections in lower Himalayan region

International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery ◽

10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20201091 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 754

Author(s):

Manjeet Singh

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Drug Sensitivity ◽

Himalayan Region ◽

Benzyl Penicillin ◽

Major Health Problem ◽

Major Health ◽

Sterile Culture ◽

Culture Sensitivity ◽

Gram Negative Organisms ◽

Sensitivity Profile

Background: Infections of throat is a major health problem in developing countries. It can cause significant complications and morbidity if not addressed on time. The aim of the study was to study the drug sensitivity profile of patients with throat infections in lower Himalayan region.Methods: 100 patients with throat infections or sore throat were included in the study. Throat samples collected through a sterile culture sensitivity tube and sent to microbiological lab in the Regional Hospital Bilaspur (SRL diagnostics). Results: Gram positive organisms were resistant to benzyl penicillin or ampicillin, clindamycin, ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin, trimethoprim or sulphamethoxazole and sensitive to tetracycline, gentamicin and linezolid. Gram negative organisms were resistant to ampicillin, amoxyclav and sensitive to pipracillin or tazobactum, cefoperazone, amikacin, gentamicin, imipenem, cefepime, ciprofloxacin and trimethoprim or sulphamethoxazole.Conclusions: Throat infections along with emerging drug resistance are still a major health in developing countries.

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