scholarly journals In Vitro Antimicrobial Sensitivity of Escherichia coli Isolated from Clinical Sources

1970 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-101
Author(s):  
Mohammad Shahriar ◽  
Mahboob Hossain ◽  
Shaila Kabir

A study of antimicrobial sensitivity of Escherichia coli (E. coli) isolated from clinical sourcesof different diagnostic centers of Dhaka, Bangladesh was carried out to facilitate the choice of drugin the management of E. coli induced symptoms. Very low sensitivity of E. coli towards ampicillin(4%), aztreonam (4%), cloxacillin (5%), nalidixic acid (5%), ciprofloxacin (7.5%), ceftriaxone(12.5%), doxycycline (12.5%), ceftazidime (16.25%), co-trimoxazole (20%), chloramphenicol(22.51%), tetracycline (25%), and netilmicin (35%) was observed. Higher sensitivity pattern wasobserved for gentamicin (56%) and only imipenem (95%) showed sensitivity pattern possiblysusceptible enough to consider for the management of E. coli induced cases in the area under study.The low sensitivity to different antimicrobial could be attributed to their prevailing usage and abusein the area under study.Key words: E. coli; Antimicrobial sensitivity; Clinical isolatesDOI: 10.3329/jbas.v34i1.5497Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Vol.34, No.1, 99-101, 2010

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1869
Author(s):  
Joanna Kaczorowska ◽  
Eoghan Casey ◽  
Gabriele A. Lugli ◽  
Marco Ventura ◽  
David J. Clarke ◽  
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Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) and Shigella ssp. infections are associated with high rates of mortality, especially in infants in developing countries. Due to increasing levels of global antibiotic resistance exhibited by many pathogenic organisms, alternative strategies to combat such infections are urgently required. In this study, we evaluated the stability of five coliphages (four Myoviridae and one Siphoviridae phage) over a range of pH conditions and in simulated gastric conditions. The Myoviridae phages were stable across the range of pH 2 to 7, while the Siphoviridae phage, JK16, exhibited higher sensitivity to low pH. A composite mixture of these five phages was tested in vivo in a Galleria mellonella model. The obtained data clearly shows potential in treating E. coli infections prophylactically.


1970 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
SK Paul ◽  
MSR Khan ◽  
MA Rashid ◽  
J Hassan ◽  
SMS Mahmud

The research works was conducted with a view to isolate and identify the Escherichia coli (E. coli) organism from diarrhoeic cases of buffalo reared in selected areas of Bangladesh as well the prevalence and antibiotic sensitivity pattern of the isolated E. coli in the Department of Microbiology and Hygiene, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh-2202 during the period from April 2008 to May 2009. A total of 50 rectal swab samples were collected from 4 different places namely Haluaghat and Boira of Mymensingh, Madupur of Tangail and Kazipur of Sirajgonj districts. The samples were aseptically carried to the laboratory of the Department of Microbiology and Hygiene and subjected to different cultural, morphological and biochemical examinations. Upon cultural, morphological and biochemical examinations 23 (45%) samples were found to be positive for E. coli. The highest prevalence was found in Haluaghat, Mymensingh (53.33%) and the lowest (40.00%) in Boira, Mymensingh and Kazipur, Sirajganj. Antibiogram study revealed that the isolated E. coli was highly sensitive to Enrofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin, moderately sensitive to Cefalexin and Amoxicillin, and resistant to Nalidixic acid and Erythromycin. DOI = 10.3329/bjvm.v8i1.7398 Bangl. J. Vet. Med. (2010). 8(1): 23-26


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 774-779
Author(s):  
Anupama S. Wyawahare ◽  
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Jyotsna K Mishra ◽  
Manjushree V. Mulay ◽  
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...  

E Coli is the most commonly encountered human pathogen which has been associated with various clinical manifestations.Analyzing resistance pattern of Escherichia coli to commonly prescribed antibiotics helps to decide empirical therapy.The study was conducted from January 2015 to December 2018.Total of 2135 E coli isolates were recovered from various clinical specimens .In our study antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of 1925 E coli isolates was studied Maximum no of E coli were isolated from urine 867 [40.60%] followed by skin & soft tissue specimens 691 [32.36%],stool specimens 179 [8.38%] , Respiratory Tract specimens 129[6.04%] , and blood 59 [2.76] .Out of 867 E coli isolates from urine specimens maximum susceptibility was found against Fosfomycin 806 [92.96 %] followed by Amikacin 753 [86.85 %], Ertapenem 702[80.96%], Gentamicin 563[64.93 %] and Nitrofurantoin 518[59.74% ]Most isolates of E coli from UTI, SSTI, RTI, BSI are susceptible to Carbapenems , Amikacin and CefoperazoneSulbactam..Increasing resistance to oral antimicrobial agents is a serious issue.Improved facilities for microbiology laboratories and judicious use of antimicrobial agents is need of the hour.


1999 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 510-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Antonio Orden ◽  
José Antonio Ruiz-Santa-Quiteria ◽  
Silvia García ◽  
Dolores Cid ◽  
Ricardo de la Fuente

ABSTRACT The in vitro activities of several cephalosporins and quinolones against 195 strains of Escherichia coli isolated from dairy calves affected by neonatal diarrhea were determined. One hundred thirty-seven of these strains produced one or more potential virulence factors (F5, F41, F17, cytotoxic necrotizing factor, verotoxin, and theeae gene), but the remaining 58 strains did not produce any of these factors. From 11 to 18% of the E. coli strains were resistant to cephalothin, nalidixic acid, enoxacin, and enrofloxacin. However, cefuroxime, cefotaxime, and cefquinome were highly effective against the E. coli isolates tested. Some significant differences (P < 0.05) in resistance to quinolones between the strains producing potential virulence factors and nonfimbriated, nontoxigenic, eae-negative strains were found. Thus, eae-positive, necrotoxigenic, and verotoxigenic (except for nalidixic acid) E. coli strains were significantly more sensitive to nalidixic acid, enoxacin, and enrofloxacin than nonfimbriated, nontoxigenic, eae-negative strains. Moreover, eae-positive strains were significantly more sensitive to enoxacin and enrofloxacin than F5-positive strains. Thus, the results of this study suggest that the bovine E. coli strains that produce some potential virulence factors are more sensitive to quinolones than those that do not express these factors.


2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
MB Islam ◽  
ST Jhora ◽  
MA Yusuf ◽  
AFMA Sattar ◽  
S Shahidullah ◽  
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Background: Infections due to extended spectrum ?-lactamases (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae have become an important clinical problem. These organisms are important regarding the infection control by the physicians. Objective: The present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of ESBLs along with their antimicrobial sensitivity pattern in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Microbiology at Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka. Urine samples were collected from patients who were clinically suspected to have UTI. After incubation, plates were checked for presence of suspected pathogens. Organisms were identified to species level by conventional methods. All isolated E. coli and K. pneumoniae were included in the study. The susceptibility to antibiotics was determined by Kirby Bauer method on Muller Hinton agar. Isolates were screened for ESBL production by using disk diffusion of cefotaxime, ceftazidime, ceftriaxone and cefpodoxime placed on inoculated plates containing Muller Hinton agar according to the CLSI recommendations. Phenotypic confirmatory test for ESBL producers was done by combined disc diffusion for all the isolates that were screened positive for the ESBL production following CLSI guidelines. Combined disk diffusion method was also done in this study. Result: A total of 220 non repeated urine samples were cultured of which 132(60%) cases had shown the bacterial growth. Among the 132 samples Escherichia coli had found in 103(78.0%) cases and Klebsiella spp. was found in 14(10.6%) cases. Out of 103 E coli 23(22.3%) cases was found as ESBL strain. On the other hand within 14 Klebsiella species, the ESBL strain was found in 5(35.7%) cases. Both E coli and Klebsiella species were 100% sensitive to imipenem. However, cephamycin was sensitive in 93.7% and 100% in E coli and Klebsiella species respectively. Conclusion: Results indicate that routine ESBL detection should be made imperative and empirical use of third generation cephalosporins must be discouraged. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jssmc.v4i1.11999 J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll, 2012;4(1):22-25


2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-8
Author(s):  
Avishek Singh ◽  
Md Shahidur Rahman Khan ◽  
Sukumar Saha ◽  
Jayedul Hassan ◽  
Urmi Roy

A total of 120 rectal swab samples from ducks (sixty samples from Nepalgunj area of Nepal and 60 from Boyera area under Mymensingh district of Bangladesh) were collected for the isolation of Escherichia coli and their antibiogram study. After cultural and biochemical examination, a total of 40 samples from Nepalgunj and 45 samples from Boyera were found positive for E. coli. Pathogenicity study of 10 positive isolates from Nepalgunj and 12 positive isolates from Boyera were done to detect the presence of enterotoxin. All inoculated mice died showing typical lesion of extensive hemorrhage and massive edema. The isolates from two different origins showed major difference in their antibiogram study. The isolates of Nepal were highly sensitive to ciprofloxacin, co-trimoxazole, chloramphenicol and amoxicillin; moderately sensitive to nalidixic acid and; less sensitive to kanamycin and resistant to cephalexin. However, the isolates of Bangladesh were highly sensitive to ciprofloxacin, chloramphenicol and amoxicillin; moderately sensitive to nalidixic acid, cephalexin, and co-trimoxazole; less sensitive to kanamycin. This variation of antibiotic sensitivity and resistance patterns among the E. coli isolates of Nepal and Bangladesh might be due to strain variations and indiscriminate use of antibiotics in these two different countries.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/mh.v1i1.13704 Microbes and Health Vol.1(1) June 2012 pp.6-8


2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
M. Shahriar ◽  
S. Akter

A study of antimicrobial sensitivity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from clinical sources from different diagnostic centers, Dhaka, Bangladesh was carried out to facilitate the preference of drug in the management of Pseudomonas aeruginosa induced symptoms. Very low sensitivity of P. aeruginosa towards co-trimoxazole (45%), azithromycin (30%) and erythromycin (35%) was observed. Higher sensitivity pattern was observed for cefuroxime (57.5%). and only imipenem (100%) has shown sensitivity pattern possibly susceptible enough to consider for the management of P. aeruginosa induced cases in the area under study. The low sensitivity to different antimicrobial could be attributed to their prevailing usage and abuse in the area under study.Keywords: Antimicrobial sensitivity; Clinical isolates; Pseudomonas aeruginosa.© 2011 JSR Publications. ISSN: 2070-0237 (Print); 2070-0245 (Online). All rights reserved.doi:10.3329/jsr.v3i1.6014                J. Sci. Res. 3 (1), 187-189 (2011)


2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (19) ◽  
pp. 2272-2282
Author(s):  
Vu Ngoc Toan ◽  
Nguyen Minh Tri ◽  
Nguyen Dinh Thanh

Several 6- and 7-alkoxy-2-oxo-2H-chromene-4-carbaldehydes were prepared from corresponding alkyl ethers of 6- and 7-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-2-ones by oxidation using selenium dioxide. 6- and 7-Alkoxy-4-methyl-2H-chromenes were obtained with yields of 57-85%. Corresponding 4-carbaldehyde derivatives were prepared with yields of 41-67%. Thiosemicarbazones of these aldehydes with D-galactose moiety were synthesized by reaction of these aldehydes with N-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-β-Dgalactopyranosyl) thiosemicarbazide with yields of 62-74%. These thiosemicarbazones were screened for their antibacterial and antifungal activities in vitro against bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and fungi, such as Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans. Several compounds exhibited strong inhibitory activity with MIC values of 0.78- 1.56 μM, including 8a (against S. aureus, E. coli, and C. albicans), 8d (against E. coli and A. niger), 9a (against S. aureus), and 9c (against S. aureus and C. albicans).


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaitlin S. Witherell ◽  
Jason Price ◽  
Ashok D. Bandaranayake ◽  
James Olson ◽  
Douglas R. Call

AbstractMultidrug-resistant bacteria are a growing global concern, and with increasingly prevalent resistance to last line antibiotics such as colistin, it is imperative that alternative treatment options are identified. Herein we investigated the mechanism of action of a novel antimicrobial peptide (CDP-B11) and its effectiveness against multidrug-resistant bacteria including Escherichia coli #0346, which harbors multiple antibiotic-resistance genes, including mobilized colistin resistance gene (mcr-1). Bacterial membrane potential and membrane integrity assays, measured by flow cytometry, were used to test membrane disruption. Bacterial growth inhibition assays and time to kill assays measured the effectiveness of CDP-B11 alone and in combination with colistin against E. coli #0346 and other bacteria. Hemolysis assays were used to quantify the hemolytic effects of CDP-B11 alone and in combination with colistin. Findings show CDP-B11 disrupts the outer membrane of E. coli #0346. CDP-B11 with colistin inhibits the growth of E. coli #0346 at ≥ 10× lower colistin concentrations compared to colistin alone in Mueller–Hinton media and M9 media. Growth is significantly inhibited in other clinically relevant strains, such as Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. In rich media and minimal media, the drug combination kills bacteria at a lower colistin concentration (1.25 μg/mL) compared to colistin alone (2.5 μg/mL). In minimal media, the combination is bactericidal with killing accelerated by up to 2 h compared to colistin alone. Importantly, no significant red blood hemolysis is evident for CDP-B11 alone or in combination with colistin. The characteristics of CDP-B11 presented here indicate that it can be used as a potential monotherapy or as combination therapy with colistin for the treatment of multidrug-resistant infections, including colistin-resistant infections.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit Gaurav ◽  
Varsha Gupta ◽  
Sandeep K. Shrivastava ◽  
Ranjana Pathania

AbstractThe increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance has become a global health problem. Acinetobacter baumannii is an important nosocomial pathogen due to its capacity to persist in the hospital environment. It has a high mortality rate and few treatment options. Antibiotic combinations can help to fight multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections, but they are rarely used in the clinics and mostly unexplored. The interaction between bacteriostatic and bactericidal antibiotics are mostly reported as antagonism based on the results obtained in the susceptible model laboratory strain Escherichia coli. However, in the present study, we report a synergistic interaction between nalidixic acid and tetracycline against clinical multi-drug resistant A. baumannii and E. coli. Here we provide mechanistic insight into this dichotomy. The synergistic combination was studied by checkerboard assay and time-kill curve analysis. We also elucidate the mechanism behind this synergy using several techniques such as fluorescence spectroscopy, flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, morphometric analysis, and real-time polymerase chain reaction. Nalidixic acid and tetracycline combination displayed synergy against most of the MDR clinical isolates of A. baumannii and E. coli but not against susceptible isolates. Finally, we demonstrate that this combination is also effective in vivo in an A. baumannii/Caenorhabditis elegans infection model (p < 0.001)


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