Burkholderia vietnamiensis causing infections in noncystic fibrosis patients in a tertiary care hospital in Mexico.

Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) species are opportunistic pathogens widely distributed in the environment and often infect people with cystic fibrosis (CF). This study aims to determine which genomovars of the Bcc can cause infections in non-CF patients from a tertiary care hospital in Mexico and if they carry virulence factors that could increase their pathogenicity. We identified 23 clinical isolates that carry the recA gene. Twenty-two of them belongs to the genomovar V (B. vietnamiensis) and one to the genomovar II (B. multivorans). Thirteen pulsotypes were identified among 22 B. vietnamiensis isolates. All clinical isolates produced biofilm were motile and cytotoxic on murine macrophage-like RAW264.7 and in A549 human lung epithelial cells. In conclusion, B. vietnamiensis causes infections in non-CF patients in a tertiary care hospital in Mexico, rapid identification of this pathogen can help physicians to establish a better antimicrobial treatment.

Clinical characteristics associated with the severity of Clostridium [Clostridioides] difficile infection in a tertiary teaching hospital from Mexico.

BACKGROUND: Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a leading cause of healthcare-associated diarrhea worldwide. In this study, risk factors associated with the development of severe-complicated and recurrent outcomes in CDI patients in different age groups, including the non-elderly, were assessed in a third-level hospital. METHODS: CDI cases were detected by clinical data and polymerase-chain-reaction (PCR). Clinical, demographic, epidemiological, and microbiological risk factors for CDI were evaluated. RESULTS: During the study period, 248 out of 805 patients with nosocomial diarrhea were diagnosed with CDI and the majority were severe-complicated cases (87.90%). Female gender (OR 3.19, 95% CI 1.19-8.55, p = 0.02) and lymphoma (OR 3.95, 95% CI 1.03-15.13, p = 0.04) were risk factors for severe-complicated CDI. Mature adulthood (51-60 years) (OR 5.80, 95% CI 1.56-21.62, p = 0.01), previous rifampicin use (OR 7.44, 95% CI 2.10-26.44, p = 0.00), and neoplasm (solid malignant neoplasm or hematological malignancies) (OR 4.12, 95% CI 1.01-16.83, p = 0.04) were risk factors for recurrent infection. Autoimmune disorders (OR 6.62, CI 95% 1.26-34.73, p = 0.02), leukemia (OR 4.97, 95% CI 1.05-23.58, p = 0.04), lymphoma (OR 3.79, 95% CI 1.03-12.07, p = 0.04) and previous colistin treatment (OR 4.97, 95% CI 1.05-23.58, p = 0.04) were risk factors for 30-day mortality. CONCLUSION: Newly identified risk factors for recurrent CDI were rifampicin treatment and age between 51 and 60 years; colistin treatment was identified as a risk factor for 30-day mortality. Previously identified risk factors for severe-complicated CDI were confirmed, but with a major impact on non-elderly patients.

Risk factors and outcome associated with the acquisition of linezolid-resistant Enterococcus faecalis.

OBJECTIVES: Linezolid is a synthetic oxazolidinone antibiotic frequently used to treat vancomycin-resistant enterococcal infections. Vancomycin-susceptible Enterococcus faecalis can develop resistance to linezolid in environments with excessive linezolid use. The aim of this study was to define risk factors and outcome associated with the acquisition of linezolid-resistant E. faecalis (LREfs). METHODS: A retrospective case-control study was designed including patients hospitalised from January 2014 to October 2017 at Hospital Civil de Guadalajara 'Fray Antonio Alcalde' in Guadalajara, Mexico. A total of 50 patients culture-positive for LREfs and 100 control patients hospitalised in the same room and time as the cases were included. Clinical and demographic data were collected and analysed. RESULTS: Risk factors for the presence of LREfs included prior linezolid use [odds ratio (OR) = 6.74], prior clindamycin use (OR = 6.72) and previous surgery (OR = 5.79). The mortality rate was 18% for LREfs cases versus 9% for controls. CONCLUSION: LREfs has emerged and spread in our hospital, an environment in which linezolid use is considerable. Risk factors for LREfs are prior antibiotic use, including linezolid, and previous surgery.

Clinical and microbiological characteristics of community-acquired pneumonia associated with Streptococcus pneumoniae in adult patients in Mexico / Características clínicas y microbiológicas de la neumonía adquirida en la comunidad asociada con Streptococcus pneumoniae en pacientes adultos en México

The aim of this study was to assess the risk factors and clinical and microbiological characteristics of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adult patients in Mexico. Streptococcus pneumoniae classified as the causative agent of CAP in adult patients and patients with invasive S. pneumoniae isolates presented to three tertiary teaching hospitals during the 15-year study period were selected. Serotyping and susceptibility testing were performed for all included isolates. Clinical and demographic data were recorded. A total of 96 patients infected with S. pneumoniae (71 with CAP, 25 with invasive disease) were included. The CAP group involved more males (74.6%) than the invasive disease group (p = 0.03). Head trauma was more common in the CAP group (21.1%) than in the invasive disease group (4.0%; p = 0.03). The most prevalent serotype was 19A, followed by serotypes 3 and 23F. After the introduction of the heptavalent conjugated pneumococcal vaccine (PCV7), the prevalence of included serotypes declined significantly; no such change was found after the introduction of the PCV13 vaccine, including in the prevalence of serotype 19A. Susceptibility to all antimicrobials tested except vancomycin declined over the study period. In conclusion, head trauma was the most common comorbidity in the CAP group. The most prevalent serotype was 19A. Decreased susceptibility to most antimicrobials tested was observed.

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar los factores de riesgo y las características clínicas y microbiológicas de la neumonía adquirida en la comunidad (NAC) en pacientes adultos en México. Se seleccionaron pacientes adultos con NAC con Streptococcus pneumoniae como agente causal y pacientes con aislamientos invasivos de S. pneumoniae que concurrieron a tres hospitales de enseñanza de tercer nivel durante el período de estudio de 15 anos (2000-2015). Se realizaron pruebas de serotipificación y sensibilidad con todos los aislados incluidos. Se colectaron los datos clínicos y demográficos. Se incluyeron en total 96 pacientes infectados con S. pneumoniae (71 con NAC y 25 con enfermedad invasiva). El grupo con NAC incluía más varones (74,6%) que el grupo de enfermedad invasiva (p = 0,03). El traumatismo craneoencefálico fue más frecuente en el grupo NAC (21,1%) queen el grupo con enfermedad invasiva (4,0%; p = 0,03). El serotipo más frecuente fue 19A, seguido de los serotipos 3 y 23F. Después de la introducción de la vacuna antineumocócica conjugada heptavalente (PCV7), la prevalencia de los serotipos incluidos en aquella disminuyó significativamente; no sucedió lo mismo después de la introducción de la PCV13, incluso en relación con la prevalencia del serotipo 19A. La sensibilidad a todos los antimicrobianos evaluados, excepto la vancomicina, disminuyó durante el período de estudio. En conclusión, el traumatismo craneoencefálico fue la comorbilidad más frecuente en el grupo con NAC. El serotipo más frecuente fue el 19A, y se observó disminución de la sensibilidad a la mayoría de los antimicrobianos probados a lo largo del período considerado.

Cost-effectiveness analysis of voriconazole, fluconazole, and amphotericin B for invasive fungal infections following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in Mexico.

BACKGROUND: Patients receiving allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) are at high risk of invasive fungal infections (IFIs), which are associated with high mortality and economic burden. The cost-effectiveness of prophylaxis for the prevention of IFIs in alloHSCT recipients in Mexico has not yet been assessed. METHODS: This analysis modeled a hypothetical cohort of 1,000 patients to estimate costs and outcomes for patients receiving prophylaxis for IFIs following alloHSCT, from the perspective of institutional payers in Mexico. The main prophylaxis agents currently used in Mexican clinical practice are voriconazole, fluconazole, and amphotericin B (AmB). The model accounted for event rates of IFIs during each treatment, assuming IFI causality due to invasive aspergillosis, invasive candidiasis, or other IFIs, and that the outcome for patients during follow-up was IFI-related death, death from other causes, or survival. Clinical efficacies were obtained from published literature; costs were based on local sources. Cost-effectiveness was assessed using incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs). Univariate (assessing the impact of varying each model parameter) and probabilistic sensitivity analyses were performed. RESULTS: Voriconazole was associated with the lowest number of breakthrough IFIs, IFI-related deaths, and total number of deaths. Total costs were lower for fluconazole (Mexican pesos [MXN] 72,944; US $4,079) than voriconazole (MXN 101,413; US $5,671) or AmB (MXN 110,529; US $6,180). Voriconazole had better clinical outcomes and lower costs than AmB and could be considered cost-effective compared with fluconazole in line with the local ICER threshold. Drug costs, monitoring costs, and duration of prophylaxis were most sensitive to variation from univariate sensitivity analysis. Findings from the probabilistic sensitivity analysis were consistent with the base-case results. CONCLUSION: Voriconazole had the most favorable clinical outcomes, but overall prophylaxis costs were higher than with fluconazole. Overall, based on local ICER thresholds (MXN 184,665; US $10,326), voriconazole was considered a cost-effective option for prophylaxis of IFI in Mexico.

Increasing rates of Clostridium difficile infection in Mexican hospitals

Abstract Introduction The epidemiology of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has changed in the last two decades. There is a lack of information regarding incidence and severity of CDI, especially in the developing world. Methods This was a retrospective and observational study from four hospitals of three Mexican cities. Patients were diagnosed with CDI when presented with loose stools and had at least one of the following tests positive: toxins assay, real-time PCR, or an endoscopic image compatible with pseudomembranous colitis. CDI was classified according to international guidelines. Demographic and clinical data as well as information regarding total hospital admissions, total length-of-hospital stay, and other variables related to hospitalization were gathered from the epidemiology and administration departments of each hospital. Results A total of 2050 hospital beds were analyzed with 288,171 patients hospitalized accumulating 1,576,446 days of hospitalization during the study period. The average rate of CDI per 1000 hospital-days was lower than the rates reported in the US and Europe, although in 2015 CDI rates were almost persistently above the mean rate for the study period. More than half of PCR positive patients were ribotype 027. Conclusion Hospital rates of CDI are increasing in Mexican hospitals with a predominance of infections caused by ribotype 027.

Molecular epidemiology of coagulase-negative bloodstream isolates: detection of Staphylococcus epidermidis ST2, ST7 and linezolid-resistant ST23

Abstract The mechanisms contributing to persistence of coagulase-negative staphylococci are diverse; to better understanding of their dynamics, the characterization of nosocomial isolates is needed. Our aim was to characterize phenotypic and molecular characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus haemolyticus human blood isolates from two tertiary care hospitals in Mexico, the Hospital Universitario in Monterrey and the Hospital Civil in Guadalajara. Antimicrobial susceptibility was determined. Biofilm formation was assessed by crystal violet staining. Detection of the ica operon and Staphylococcal Cassette Chromosome mec typing were performed by PCR. Clonal relatedness was determined by Pulsed-fiel gel electrophoresis and Multi locus sequence typing. Methicillin-resistance was 85.5% and 93.2% for S. epidermidis and S. haemolyticus, respectively. Both species showed resistance >70% to norfloxacin, clindamycin, levofloxacin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, and erythromycin. Three S. epidermidis and two S. haemolyticus isolates were linezolid-resistant (one isolate of each species was cfr+). Most isolates of both species were strong biofilm producers (92.8% of S. epidermidis and 72.9% of S. haemolyticus). The ica operon was amplified in 36 (43.4%) S. epidermidis isolates. SCCmec type IV was found in 47.2% of the S. epidermidis isolates and SCCmec type V in 14.5% of S. haemolyticus isolates. No clonal relatedness was found in either species. Resistance to clindamycin, levofloxacin, erythromycin, oxacillin, and cefoxitin was associated with biofilm production for both species (p < 0.05). A G2576T mutation in 23S rRNA gene was detected in an S. haemolyticus linezolid-resistant isolate. All linezolid-resistant S. epidermidis isolates belonged to ST23; isolate with SCCmec type IV belonged to ST7, and isolate with SCCmec type III belonged to ST2. This is the first report of ST7 in Mexico. There was a high genetic diversity in both species, though both species shared characteristics that may contibute to virulence.

Sexually transmitted pathogens, coinfections and risk factors in patients attending obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Jalisco, Mexico.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of nine sexually transmitted pathogens, coinfections and risk factors in patients attending obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Jalisco, Mexico. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Samples from 662 patients attending obstetrics and gynecology clinics were analyzed. Treponema pallidum, HIV, and HCV were detected by serology. HPV was detected by Polimerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and its genotype was determined by Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP). Trichomonas vaginalis, HSV-1, HSV-2, Mycoplasma genitalium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and T. pallidum were detected by multiplex PCR. RESULTS: By serology, HIV frequency was 6.8%, T. pallidum was 2.26%, and HCV was 0.15%. By PCR, HPV frequency was 13.9%, (more frequent genotype was 16, 33.7%), followed by T. vaginalis (14.2%), HSV-1 (8.5%), M. genitalium (2,41%), N. gonorrhoeae (2.11%), HSV-2 (1.8%), and T. pallidum (1.05%). Patients infected with T. vaginalis were more likely to have multiple coinfections (p = 0.01). CONCLUSION: The frequency of HPV, HVS-1, HSV-2, M. genitalium and T. vaginalis was lower than that reported. However, a high frequency of HIV, T. pallidum, and N. gonorrhoeae was detected.

Sexually transmitted pathogens, coinfections and risk factors in patients attending obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Jalisco, Mexico / Patógenos de transmisión sexual, coinfecciones y factores de riesgo en pacientes que asisten a clínicas de obstetricia y ginecología en Jalisco, México

Abstract: Objective: To determine the frequency of nine sexually transmitted pathogens, coinfections and risk factors in patients attending obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Jalisco, Mexico. Materials and methods: Samples from 662 patients attending obstetrics and gynecology clinics were analyzed. Treponema pallidum, HIV, and HCV were detected by serology. HPV was detected by Polimerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and its genotype was determined by Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP). Trichomonas vaginalis, HSV-1, HSV-2, Mycoplasma genitalium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and T. pallidum were detected by multiplex PCR. Results: By serology, HIV frequency was 6.8%, T. pallidum was 2.26%, and HCV was 0.15%. By PCR, HPV frequency was 13.9%, (more frequent genotype was 16, 33.7%), followed by T. vaginalis (14.2%), HSV-1 (8.5%), M. genitalium (2,41%), N. gonorrhoeae (2.11%), HSV-2 (1.8%), and T. pallidum (1.05%). Patients infected with T. vaginalis were more likely to have multiple coinfections (p = 0.01). Conclusion: The frequency of HPV, HVS-1, HSV-2, M. genitalium and T. vaginalis was lower than that reported. However, a high frequency of HIV, T. pallidum, and N. gonorrhoeae was detected.

Resumen: Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia de nueve patógenos de transmisión sexual, coinfecciones y factores de riesgo en pacientes que acudieron a una consulta de ginecología y obstetricia en Jalisco, México. Material y métodos: Se analizaron muestras de 662 pacientes que asistieron a la consulta de ginecología y obstetricia. Se detectaron Treponema pallidum, VIH y VHC mediante serología. Se detectó VPH por Reacción de Cadena de Polimerasa (PCR) y sus genotipos se detectaron por Polimorfismos de Longitud de Fragmentos de Restricción (RFLP). Se detectaron Trichomonas vaginalis, VHS-1,VHS-2, Mycoplasma genitalium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae y T. pallidum por PCR múltiple. Resultados: Por serología, la frecuencia deVIH fue 6.8%, de T. pallidum fue 2.26% y deVHC fue 0.15%. Por PCR, la frecuencia más alta fue deVPH (13.9%, el genotipo más frecuente fue el 16, 33.7%), seguida deT. vaginalis (14.2%), VHS-1 (8.5%), M. genitalium (2.41%), N. gonorrhoeae (2.11%), VHS-2 (1.8%) y T. pallidum (1.05%). Los pacientes infectados con T. vaginalis presentaron más probabilidades de tener múltiples coinfecciones (p = 0.01). Conclusiones: La frecuencia de infección por VPH, VHS-1,VHS-2, M.genitalium y T. vaginalis fue menor a lo reportado. Sin embargo, se detectó una alta frecuencia de VIH, T. pallidum, y N. gonorrhoeae.

Clostridium difficile outbreak caused by NAP1/BI/027 strain and non-027 strains in a Mexican hospital

Abstract Background Clostridium difficile infections caused by the NAP1/B1/027 strain are more severe, difficult to treat, and frequently associated with relapses. Methods A case–control study was designed to examine a C. difficileinfection (CDI) outbreak over a 12-month period in a Mexican hospital. The diagnosis of toxigenic CDI was confirmed by real-time polymerase chain reaction, PCR (Cepheid Xpert C. difficile/Epi). Results During the study period, 288 adult patients were evaluated and 79 (27.4%) patients had confirmed CDI (PCR positive). C. difficilestrain NAP1/B1/027 was identified in 31 (39%) of the patients with confirmed CDI (240 controls were included). Significant risk factors for CDI included any underlying disease (p < 0.001), prior hospitalization (p < 0.001), and antibiotic (p < 0.050) or steroid (p < 0.001) use. Laboratory abnormalities included leukocytosis (p < 0.001) and low serum albumin levels (p < 0.002). Attributable mortality was 5%. Relapses occurred in 10% of patients. Risk factors for C. difficileNAP1/B1/027 strain infections included prior use of quinolones (p < 0.03). Risk factors for CDI caused by non-027 strains included chronic cardiac disease (p < 0.05), chronic renal disease (p < 0.009), and elevated serum creatinine levels (p < 0.003). Deaths and relapses were most frequent in the 027 group (10% and 19%, respectively). Conclusions C. difficile NAP1/BI/027 strain and non-027 strains are established pathogens in our hospital. Accordingly, surveillance ofC. difficile infections is now part of our nosocomial prevention program.

La evolución de la resistencia bacteriana en México, 1973-2013 / Evolution of bacterial resistance to antibiotics in México, 1973-2013

Introducción. La resistencia bacteriana a los antibióticos es un problema de salud mundial. Las investigaciones relacionadas con este problema emergente son indispensables para reconocer y desarrollar programas para su vigilancia y control. Objetivo. Revisar y comentar las contribuciones de los investigadores mexicanos en el área de la resistencia bacteriana a los antibióticos. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó una búsqueda de la literatura científica relacionada con la resistencia bacteriana a los antibióticos producida por investigadores mexicanos y registrada en Medline-PubMed entre 1973 y julio de 2013. Resultados. En 66 publicaciones, las contribuciones de investigadores mexicanos incluyeron datos sobre la resistencia de agentes patógenos entéricos como Salmonella Typhi, múltiples contribuciones sobre la producción de betalactamasas de espectro extendido, de metalobetalactamasas y de carbapenemasas, los mecanismos de resistencia en Pseudomonas aeruginosa y la evolución de la resistencia en cocos Gram positivos como Streptococcus pneumoniae , Staphylococcus aureus y Enterococcus spp., entre otros. Conclusiones. Los datos publicados en los últimos 40 años son fuente adecuada para entender la evolución de la resistencia bacteriana a los antibióticos y desarrollar programas para su control.

Introduction: Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a worldwide public health concern. Research priorities for the study and control of this emerging problem include country-wide surveillance. Objective: To review and comment on the contributions by Mexican investigators towards a greater understanding of the mechanisms of bacterial antibiotic resistance. Materials and methods: A comprehensive search of the medical literature on Medline/PubMed between 1973 and July 2013 was performed. Results: The contributions of Mexican investigators have included descriptions of resistance in enteric pathogens, such as Salmonella Typhi, publications on the production of extended spectrum beta-lactamases, metallo-beta-lactamases, and carbapenemases, resistance mechanisms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa , and the evolution of resistance in Gram-positive pathogens, including Streptococcus pneumoniae , Staphylococcus aureus , and Enterococcus spp. Conclusion: The Mexican literature on mechanisms of bacterial resistance is relevant for the development of plans to control the antibiotic resistance crisis.

The changing pattern of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus clones in Latin America: implications for clinical practice in the region

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) clones belonging to the Brazilian, Pediatric, Cordobes/Chilean and New York/Japan clonal complexes are widely distributed across Latin America, although their individual distribution patterns and resistance to antimicrobial drugs are constantly changing. Furthermore, clones with increased virulence are beginning to appear more frequently both in hospital and community settings, and there is evidence that virulence factors can be transferred between hospital- and community-associated clones through recombination. These changing patterns have significant implications for clinical practice in the region. Most importantly, clinicians need to be aware of the changing antimicrobial resistance profile of circulating MRSA clones in their region in order to choose the most appropriate empiric antimicrobial therapy. Thus, regional molecular epidemiology programs are required across the region to provide accurate identification and characterization of circulating MRSA clones.

Treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Latin America

The global spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) means it is now a pathogen of worldwide public health concern. Within Latin America, MRSA is highly prevalent, with the proportion of S. aureus isolates that are methicillin-resistant on the rise, yet resources for managing the infection are limited. While several guidelines exist for the treatment of MRSA infections, many are written for the North American or European setting and need adaptation for use in Latin America. In this article, we aim to emphasize the importance of appropriate treatment of MRSA in the healthcare and community settings of Latin America. We present a summary of the available guidelines and antibiotics, and discuss particular considerations for clinicians treating MRSA in Latin America.

Producción de betalactamasas y patrones de resistencia bacteriana, 1988-1991 / Balactamase production and patterns of bacterial resistance, 1988-1991

Para preservar un uso racional de antibióticos en el tratamiento de diversas enfermedades infecciosas se requiere de la observación constante de los patrones de resistencia bacteriana. Con el propósito de conocer la evolución de la resistencia bacteriana en la comunidad y en las basterias responsables de infecciones nosocomiales se inició un programa de vigilancia centinela en 1988. Se incluyeron para su estudio 4942 bacterias aisladas de diversos sitios obtenidos de infecciones comunitarias como nosocomiales de niños y adultos. Las muestras de infecciones nosocomiales provenían de pacientes internados en el Hospital Civil de Guadalajara, un hospiral universitario de tercer nivel y de un Hospital de segundo nivel de atención y las muestras de infecciones comunitarias de pacientes evaluados en la Consulta Externa Infectológica del Hospital Civil de Guadalajara. Se incluyeron 3584 bacterias de infecciones comunitarias, 1138 gram positivas y 2446 gram negativas, así como 1358 bacterias de infecciones nosocomiales, 509 gram positivas y 849 negativas. El porcentaje de bacterias gram negativas productoras de betalactamasas fue siempre superior a las de las gram positivas. Estos porcentajes se mantuvieron estables durante el periodo de observación. La resistencia a antibióticos batalactámicos no protegidos con un inhibidor de betalactamasas, varía entre 64-100 por ciento en las bacterias gram negativas y entre 81-906 por ciento entre algunas gram positivas. Durante los últimos años ha aumentado la resistencia a las cefalosporinas de tercera generación, Imipenem y Quinolonas; en especial en las bacterias gram negativas. La implementación de programas de vigilancia de la evolución de la resistencia bacteriana a nivel local y su análisis y discusión a nivel nacional e internacional, dan un mejor uso de los antimicrobianos y un mejor control de la resistencia bacteriana.

Mucormicosis cutánea: reporte de 3 pacientes con diabetes mellitus / Cutaneous mucormycosis. A report of three cases in diabetes mellitus patients

Se describen tres mujeres diabéticas que desarrollaron mucormicosis cutánea en la espalda, pierna derecha y pierna izquierda, respectivamente. Las lesiones fueron únicas, entre 12 a 18 cm de diámetro, sin secreciones, con edema, eritema, calor, induración, necrosis importante y zonas isquémicas a su alrededor. Los exámenes histológicos mostraron extensa necrosis y numerosas hifas no septadas; en los cultivos creció Mucor spp. Todas las pacientes recibieron tratamiento con anfotericina B. En la primer paciente la enfermedad no se reconoció tempranamente y la paciente falleció; la segunda paciente requirió amputación de su pierna y la tercer paciente tuvo una buena respuesta. El diagnóstico temprano es primordial para evitar morbilidad y mortalidad por esta rara infección oportunista

Resultados de la utilización de fenitoína como auxiliar en premedicación anestésica / Results of the use of phenytoin as an aid in anesthetic premedication

Objetivo: Demostrar si fenitoína es eficaz en el tratamiento de la ansiedad preoperatoria. Diseño: Estudio no aleatorio, prospectivo, abierto, aplicando la prueba de la hora. Lugar: Servicios quirúrgicos del Hospital Civil de Guadalajara, Jalisco, México. Tipo de pacientes incluidos: 100 pacientes de uno u otro sexo, mayores de 12 años, quirúrgicos electivos. Terapia empleada: Fenitoína 200 mg. por vía bucal la noche previa y en la mañana dos horas antes de la cirugía. Resultados principales: La ansiedad preoperatoria disminuyó con significancia estadística al administrar la dosis pm, de un 66 a un 34% con valor de X2=20.48(P = 0.001), y con la dosis am, del 60 al 40% con X2=8(P = 0.01), los anestesiólogos calificaron todo el proceso de excelente en 71/80.3% y regular en 14/19.7%. Se cancelaron 15 cirugías. Conclusiones: Los resultados señalan que fenitoína es eficaz como agente preanestésico, ya que redujo la ansiedad preoperatoria de una manera segura (no se informan efectos colaterales), constante y de fácil administración. Se registraron menores respuestas vagales, buena estabilidad hemodinámica y cooperatividad de los pacientes

Avances en el manejo de infecciones de piel y sus estructuras / Advances in the management of infections of the skin and theirs structures

De julio 1984 a junio de 1986, se trataron 299 infecciones de la piel y sus estructuras con diferentes esquemas de antibióticos en combinación o como monoterapia. Algunos nuevos fármacos como las quinolonas y cefalosporinas de tercera generación ofrecen algunas ventajas sobre sistemas ya establecidos. La enfermedad concomitante más frecuente fue diabetes mellitus no insulino-dependiente (43.1%); estos pacientes necesitaron en forma usual debridación y terapéutica combinada. Durante la evolución bajo tratamiento y postratamiento, algunos esquemas no eliminaron ciertas bacterias grampositivas. El análisis de todas estas variantes así como un comentario global del problema se presenta en este trabajo

Tratamiento de las neumonías con clindamicina / Treatment of pneumonias with clindamycin

En un estudio multicéntrico se administró monoterapia clindamicina para el tratamiento de 31 episodios de neumonía comunitaria producida por grampositivos. Sólo se registró un fracaso terapéutico. En el resto de los pacientes, la fiebre, recuento total de leucocitos y cantidad de esputo disminuyeron significativamente al quinto día de tratamiento. La tolerancia fue excelente, con un caso de flebitis durante la administración intravenosa y uno de intolerancia gástrica cuando se usó la vía bucal

Presentación clínica del absceso perinéfrico, de 1980 a 1985 / Clinical presentation of perinephric abscess from 1980 to 1985

Durante el periodo comprendido entre 1980 a 1985 se diagnosticaron 10 abscesos perinéfrico en siete mujeres y tres varones. La edad promedio fue de 43.1 años. La evolución promedio de 174.7 días. Los síntomas prominentes fueron dolor (costovertebral/abdominal), calosfríos repetidos y fiebre. A la exploración física se encontró una tumoración en nueve de los diez casos. La hemoglobina promedio fue de 9.94 con un recuento total de leucocitos de 16,360. Todos los pacientes tenían alteraciones en la urografía excretora sugestivas de absceso perinéfrico. Las enterobacterias gramnegativas sensibles predominaron (siete de 10) como los agentes etiogénicos. Esta entidad se debe sospechar en mujeres/varones mayores de 40 años, con diabetes sacarina no insulinodependiente, anémicos, con duración de signos y síntomas de más de una semana, a los que se les practicó una urografía excretora