Nonfermentative gram-negative bacteria encountered in clinical specimens

1973 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 229-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. L. Gilardi
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
Shikha Paul ◽  
Sanya Tahmina Jhora ◽  
Prashanta Prasun Dey ◽  
Bilkis Ara Begum

Detection of Extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) enzyme producing bacteria in hospital settings is vital as ESBL genes are transmissible. This study was carried out to determine the distribution of ESBL producing gram negative isolates at a tertiary care hospital in Dhaka city which deals with the patients hailing from relatively low socioeconomic status.Onehundred and twenty four gram negative bacteria isolated from different clinical specimens from outpatient and inpatient departments of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital (SSMC & MH) were tested for ESBL by E test ESBL method in the department of microbiology of Sir Salimullah medical college (SSMC) from March 2013 to August 2013.Out of 124 gram negative bacteria 69 (55.65%) were positive for ESBL. Among the ESBL producers, Esch.coli was the highest (46.38%) which was followed by Serratia spp (11.59%), Enterobacter spp (10.14%), Proteus spp, (8.70%), Acinetobacter spp.(7.24%) and Klebsiella spp.(5.79%). Out of 32 Esch.coli isolated from outpatient department, 10 (31.25%) were positive for ESBL. On the other hand out of 27 Esch. coli isolated from inpatient department, 22 (81.48%) were positive for ESBL. The difference was statistically significant (p<0.001).So the present study reveals that the distribution of ESBL producers is more among the hospitalized patients than the patients of the community.Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2016; 10 (1): 8-12


2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 244-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viviane Decicera Colombo Oliveira ◽  
Fernando Góngora Rubio ◽  
Margarete Teresa Gottardo Almeida ◽  
Mara Corrêa Lelles Nogueira ◽  
Antonio Carlos Campos Pignatari

Summary Objective: a resistance of hospital-acquired bacteria to multiple antibiotics is a major concern worldwide. The objective of this study was to investigate multidrugresistant (MDR) bacteria, clinical specimens, origin of specimen and trends, and correlate these with bacterial sensitivity and consumption of antimicrobials. Methods: 9,416 bacteria of nosocomial origin were evaluated in a tertiary hospital, from 1999 to 2008. MDR was defined for Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) as resistance to two or more classes/groups of antibiotics. Results: GNB MDR increased by 3.7 times over the study period (p<0.001). Acinetobacter baumannii was the most prevalent (36.2%). Over the study period, there were significant 4.8-fold and 14.6-fold increases for A. baumannii and K. pneumoniae (p<0.001), respectively. Sixty-seven percent of isolates of MDR GNB were isolated in intensive care units. The resistance of A. baumannii to carbapenems increased from 7.4 to 57.5% during the study period and concomitant with an increased consumption. Conclusion: that decade showed prevalence of GNB and a gradual increase in MDR GNB. There was an increase in carbapenem resistance of 50.1% during the study.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abera Abdeta ◽  
Adane Bitew ◽  
Surafel Fentaw ◽  
Estifanos Tsige ◽  
Dawit Assefa ◽  
...  

Background Multi-drug resistant, extremely drug-resistant, pan-drug resistant, carbapenem-resistant, and carbapenemase-producing gram-negative bacteria are becoming more common in health care settings and are posing a growing threat to public health. Objective The study was aimed to determine the magnitude of multi-drug resistant, extremely drug-resistant, carbapenem non-susceptible, and carbapenemase-producing gram-negative bacilli at Ethiopian Public Health Institute. Materials and methods Prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from June 30, 2019, to May 30, 2020, at the national reference laboratory of the Ethiopian Public Health Institute. Clinical samples were collected, inoculated, and incubated in accordance to standard protocol for each sample. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done using Kirby Bauer disk diffusion. Identification was done using the traditional biochemical method. Multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant were classified using a standardized definition established by European Centers for Disease prevention and control and the United States Centers for Disease prevention and control experts. Carbapenemase production was confirmed by modified carbapenem inactivation and a simplified carbapenem inactivation method. Meropenem with EDTA was used to differentiate serine carbapenemase and Metallo β-lactamase. Results A total of 1337 clinical specimens were analyzed, of which 429-gram negative bacilli isolates were recovered. Out of 429 isolates 319, 74, and 36 were Enterobacterales, Acinetobacter species, and P. aeruginosa respectively. In our study, the prevalence of Multidrug-resistant, extensively drug-resistant, Carbapenemase-producing, and carbapenem non-susceptible Gram-negative bacilli were, 45.2%, 7.7%, 5.4%, and 15.4% respectively. Out of 66 isolates screened for Carbapenemase, 34.8% (23/66) were Carbapenemase enzyme producers. Ten out of twenty-three Carbapenemase-positive organisms were Metallo-beta-lactamase producers. Thirteen out of twenty-three isolates were serine carbapenemase producers. Three out of 13 serine Carbapenemase positive organisms were Klebsiella pneumoniae Carbapenemase. Conclusion The finding from this study revealed a high prevalence of Multidrug-resistant, extremely drug-resistant, carbapenemase-producing gram-negative bacteria, particularly among Intensive care unit patients at the health facility level, this necessitates a robust laboratory-based antimicrobial resistance monitoring and infection prevention and control program.


Diseases ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Ram Shankar Prasad Sah ◽  
Binod Dhungel ◽  
Binod Kumar Yadav ◽  
Nabaraj Adhikari ◽  
Upendra Thapa Shrestha ◽  
...  

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among Gram-negative pathogens, predominantly ESBL-producing clinical isolates, are increasing worldwide. The main aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of ESBL-producing clinical isolates, their antibiogram, and the frequency of ESBL genes (blaTEM and blaCTX-M) in the clinical samples from patients. Methods: A total of 1065 clinical specimens from patients suspected of heart infections were collected between February and August 2019. Bacterial isolates were identified on colony morphology and biochemical properties. Thus, obtained clinical isolates were screened for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) using modified Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion method, while ESBL producers were identified by using a combination disk diffusion method. ESBL positive isolates were further assessed using conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect the ESBL genes blaTEM and blaCTX-M. Results: Out of 1065 clinical specimens, 17.8% (190/1065) showed bacterial growth. Among 190 bacterial isolates, 57.4% (109/190) were Gram-negative bacteria. Among 109 Gram-negative bacteria, 40.3% (44/109) were E. coli, and 30.2% (33/109) were K. pneumoniae. In AST, 57.7% (n = 63) Gram-negative bacterial isolates were resistant to ampicillin and 47.7% (n = 52) were resistant to nalidixic acid. Over half of the isolates (51.3%; 56/109) were multidrug resistant (MDR). Of 44 E. coli, 27.3% (12/44) were ESBL producers. Among ESBL producer E. coli isolates, 58.4% (7/12) tested positive for the blaCTX-M gene and 41.6% (5/12) tested positive for the blaTEM gene. Conclusion: Half of the Gram-negative bacteria in our study were MDR. Routine identification of an infectious agent followed by AST is critical to optimize the treatment and prevent antimicrobial resistance.


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