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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Franziska Schoeneweck, Roland P. H. Schmitz, Florian Rissner, Andre Scherag, Bettina Loeffler, Mathias W. Pletz, Sebastian Weis, Frank M. Brunkhorst, Stefan Hagel
Summary: This study longitudinally assessed the epidemiology of BSI and antibiotic resistance patterns in Thuringia, Germany from 2015 to 2019. The findings included a decline in MRSA, an increase in VRE, and a very low rate of carbapenem resistance in gram-negative bacteria. Meanwhile, 3GC resistance in E. coli showed a consistent upward trend over time.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
F. Foglia, M. T. Della Rocca, C. Melardo, B. M. Nastri, M. Manfredini, F. Montella, A. De Filippis, E. Finamore, Galdiero Massimiliano
Summary: This study aimed to describe the epidemiology of bloodstream infections (BSI) and antimicrobial resistance patterns among its common bacterial causes. Gram-positive bacteria were the most predominant pathogens, followed by Gram-negative bacteria. The study found a general decrease in antimicrobial resistance amongst BSI pathogens in the latter years. Coagulase-negative Staphylococci, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and enterococci were the most frequently identified bacterial pathogens.
PATHOGENS AND GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Shumin Huang, Jing He, Yiting Zhang, Lin Su, Lin Tong, Ying Sun, Mingming Zhou, Zhimin Chen
Summary: The study identified the biofilm-forming ability of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) in respiratory infections of children, with a correlation between strong biofilm formation and severity and duration of respiratory symptoms. The distribution of resistant strains and patient drug history may also impact biofilm formation and disease severity.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Asegdew Atlaw Woldeteklie, Habtamu Biazin Kebede, Abdurezak Ahmed Abdela, Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel
Summary: This study evaluated the microbiological analysis and drug susceptibility testing of diabetic foot ulcer infections, highlighting the need for improved management.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2022)
Review
Critical Care Medicine
Alexis Tabah, Kevin B. Laupland
Summary: This review examines the recent evidence about Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB). It highlights that S. aureus is the most common pathogen causing co-infections and superinfections in COVID-19 patients. The study also shows an increase in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia ratios during the pandemic. The review suggests that vancomycin remains the first-line treatment for MRSA bacteremia, while cefazolin is a better choice for managing methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus.
CURRENT OPINION IN CRITICAL CARE
(2022)
Article
Virology
Gregory J. Walker, Sacha Stelzer-Braid, Caroline Shorter, Claire Honeywill, Matthew Wynn, Christiana Willenborg, Phillipa Barnes, Janice Kang, Nevil Pierse, Julian Crane, Philippa Howden-Chapman, William D. Rawlinson
Summary: Acute respiratory infections are a common illness among children, with respiratory viruses being detected even in asymptomatic periods. This study aimed to define the rates of infection and community epidemiology of respiratory viruses in healthy children to help interpret molecular diagnostic assays. The results showed that respiratory viruses were more likely to be detected during symptomatic periods, and human rhinovirus was the most common virus identified.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mikael Kajova, Tamim Khawaja, Anu Kantele
Summary: ESBL-PE carriage was relatively common (12.5%) after hospitalization in European countries, while other MDROs proved less frequent (<5%). Antibiotic treatment and short time since hospitalization abroad increased the risk of MDRO colonization. Clear differences between countries and regions were revealed, with highest rates in the east and the south.
JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Muhammad Jawad Zai, Matthew James Cheesman, Ian Edwin Cock
Summary: Terminalia petiolaris, a native plant of Australia, has traditionally been used to treat various ailments, including bacterial infections. This study found that extracts from its leaves showed inhibitory activity against several bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. Combining these extracts with certain conventional antibiotics enhanced their effectiveness. Analysis also identified several flavonoid compounds that may contribute to the observed activities.
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Virology
Marina Beretta Duarte, Tatiana Schaffer Gregianini, Leticia G. Martins, Ana Beatriz G. Veiga
Summary: This study investigated the epidemiology of IBV infection in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil over 17 years, and found that IBV infection is associated with age and seasonality, with a high risk of severe infection. The research also highlighted that cardiopathy, metabolic disease, and smoking are risk factors for fatality in IBV infection.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Hajar AlQahtani, Saeed Baloch, Fadilah Sfouq Aleanizy, Fulwah Yahya Alqahtani, Deanne Tabb
Summary: Recent studies suggest a possible association between high daptomycin MIC and unfavourable clinical outcomes of S. aureus bacteraemia, while low MIC may reduce mortality rate in patients. Further prospective studies are needed to evaluate the impact of daptomycin MIC on the clinical outcomes of S. aureus bacteraemia.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
(2021)
Article
Biology
Rachel E. Bosserman, Jennie H. Kwon
Summary: Antibiotic-resistant organisms (AROs) are difficult and costly to treat, associated with high mortality rates, and are on the rise. Limited tracking of AROs in the United States can contribute to transmission and inhibit infection prevention interventions. Increased surveillance and communication are needed to address this issue effectively.
YALE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Thilini Munasinghe, Gihani Vidanapathirana, Shahlina Kuthubdeen, Asela Ekanayake, Sacheera Angulmaduwa, Kunchana De Silva, Susan Subhasinghe, Ruwani Kalupahana, Veranja Liyanapathirana, Margaret Ip
Summary: This study in Sri Lankan university students found a high rate of colonization with ESBL producing E.coli and Klebsiella species.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Tomefa E. Asempa, April M. Bobenchik, Lori Bourassa, Andrew E. Clark, Morgan T. Hatch, Holly K. Huse, Isabella W. Martin, Brian Mochon, Erik Munson, Maroun M. Sfeir, Monica Srodon, Yungchou Wang, David P. Nicolau
Summary: In 2022, a total of 618 Enterobacterales isolates were collected from outpatient and community settings in the U.S. The susceptibility of these isolates to tebipenem and other antibiotics was tested. The results showed that 90.3% of the isolates had a tebipenem MIC of <= 0.125 mg/L, indicating its potential effectiveness against multidrug-resistant strains.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christiane Schreiber, Nicole Zacharias, Sarah M. Essert, Felix Wasser, Heike Mueller, Esther Sib, Tabea Precht, Marijo Parcina, Gabriele Bierbaum, Ricarda M. Schmithausen, Thomas Kistemann, Martin Exner
Summary: The emergence of antibiotic-resistant clinically relevant facultative pathogenic bacteria in the environment has become a major global health challenge, with standardized methods for detection limited to clinical investigations. By proposing standardized cultivation methods, this study achieved effective detection of clinically-relevant antibiotic resistant bacteria in aquatic environmental samples, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in detection.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Clair L. Firth, Annemarie Kaesbohrer, Peter Pless, Sandra Koeberl-Jelovcan, Walter Obritzhauser
Summary: The assumed link between high levels of antimicrobial use on farms and the presence of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria was not statistically proven in this study of 50 dairy farms in Austria. While 26% of the farms had ESBL-producing E. coli, there was no significant difference between high and low antimicrobial users. Only one farm was confirmed to have MRSA.