Prevalence of vancomycin-resistant entercocci at Ain Shams University Hospital

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
ATA Rahman ◽  
SMI Zaki ◽  
AGEA Ghany ◽  
AM Aboul-Fotouh
Keyword(s):  
University Hospital ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant

Recovery of Both Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci and Methicillin-ResistantStaphylococcus aureusFrom Culture of a Single Clinical Specimen From Colonized or Infected Patients

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Hoon Han ◽  
Bum Sik Chin ◽  
Han Sung Lee ◽  
Su Jin Jeong ◽  
Hee Kyung Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Clinical Specimen ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Cell Contact ◽  
Patient Risk ◽  
Clinical Specimens ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant

Objective.To describe the incidence of recovery of both vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) and methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus(MRSA) from culture of a single clinical specimen, to describe the clinical characteristics of patients from whom these specimens were recovered, and to identify the risk factors of these patients.Design.A retrospective cohort and case-control study.Setting.A tertiary care university hospital and referral center in Seoul, Korea.Methods.We identified 61 case patients for whom a single clinical specimen yielded both VRE and MRSA on culture, and 122 control patients for whom any clinical specimen yielded only VRE on culture. The control patients were selected by matching 2 :1 with the case patients for age, sex, and first date of sampling that led to isolation of VRE or both VRE and MRSA among 1,536 VRE-colonized patients from January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2006. To identify patient risk factors for the recovery of both VRE and MRSA in a single clinical specimen, we performed univariate comparisons between the 2 groups and then multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results.The incidence of recovery of both VRE and MRSA from culture of a single clinical specimen was 3.97% (for 61 of 1,536 VRE-colonized patients) over 4 years. Among these 82 single clinical specimens, the most common type was wound specimens (26.8%), followed by lower respiratory tract specimens (18.3%), urine specimens (17.1%), and catheter tips (15.9%). Of the 61 case patients, 14 (23.0%) had 2 or more single clinical specimens that yielded both VRE and MRSA on culture, and the longest interval from the first sampling that yielded both organisms to the last sampling that yielded both was 174 days. Independent patient risk factors for the presence of both VRE and MRSA in a single clinical specimen were chronic renal disease (odds ratio [OR], 7.00;P= .012), urinary catheterization (OR, 3.36;P= .026), and longer total cumulative duration of hospital stay within the previous year (OR, 1.03;P< .001).Conclusion.We confirmed that the recovery of VRE and MRSA from a single clinical specimen occurs continually. Because prolonged cell-to-cell contact can facilitate transfer ofvanA,close observation and surveillance for vancomycin-resistantS. aureus, especially among patients with risk factors for the recovery of both VRE and MRSA from a single clinical specimen, should be continued.

The Increase of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Faecium in Urine: A Retrospective Study at University Hospital of Bari

Pharmacophore ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
Stolfa Stefania ◽  
Romanelli Federica ◽  
Ronga Luigi ◽  
Del Prete Raffaele ◽  
Mosca Adriana
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Enterococcus Faecium ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant

scholarly journals Vancomycin-resistant enterococcal infection in a Thai university hospital: clinical characteristics, treatment outcomes, and synergistic effect

2019 ◽  
Vol Volume 12 ◽  
pp. 2049-2057 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jatapat Hemapanpairoa ◽  
Dhitiwat Changpradub ◽  
Sudaluck Thunyaharn ◽  
Wichai Santimaleeworagun
Keyword(s):  
Synergistic Effect ◽  
Treatment Outcomes ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Enterococcal Infection ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant ◽  
Thai University

Rapid control of an outbreak of vancomycin-resistant enterococci in a French university hospital

2007 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.-C. Lucet ◽  
L. Armand-Lefevre ◽  
J.-J. Laurichesse ◽  
A. Macrez ◽  
E. Papy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Hospital ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci ◽  
Rapid Control ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant

Emergence of vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus identified in the Tlemcen university hospital (North-West Algeria)

2011 ◽  
Vol 41 (12) ◽  
pp. 646-651 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.A. Rebiahi ◽  
D.E. Abdelouahid ◽  
M. Rahmoun ◽  
S. Abdelali ◽  
H. Azzaoui
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
North West ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant ◽  
West Algeria

scholarly journals Emergence of increasing linezolid-resistance in enterococci in a post-outbreak situation with vancomycin-resistantEnterococcus faecium

2007 ◽  
Vol 136 (8) ◽  
pp. 1131-1133 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. SCHULTE ◽  
A. HEININGER ◽  
I. B. AUTENRIETH ◽  
C. WOLZ
Keyword(s):  
Enterococcus Faecium ◽  
Drug Exposure ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Linezolid Resistance ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Outbreak Situation ◽  
Southwest Germany

SUMMARYDuring 2004 and at the start of 2005 a university hospital in Southwest Germany was affected by an extensive outbreak of vancomycin-resistantEnterococcus faecium(VRE). Although the outbreak was contained, linezolid-resistant enterococci emerged during and after the outbreak as the usage of linezolid became more common. Linezolid resistance was no longer limited to VRE. Nosocomial spread of linezolid-resistant but vancomycin-susceptibleE. faeciumwas detected and these strains also emerged in patients without prior drug exposure. Linezolid should therefore be used with caution and the susceptibility of isolates monitored over time. Isolation precautions and screening of contacts should be considered to avoid spread of resistant isolates.

Epidemiological study of vancomycin-resistant enterococcus isolated from a single medical university hospital in Japan

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiyohito Ishikawa ◽  
Tomomi Katayama ◽  
Kiyotaka Hoshinaga ◽  
Yorio Naide ◽  
Kiyohito Ishikawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epidemiological Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant ◽  
Medical University
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