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Braz. j. biol ; 84: e254016, 2024. tab
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1364529

ABSTRACT

The present study was conducted to isolate and characterize bacteria from water and soil sample taken from the Lahore Canal at different sites i.e. Mall Road, Mohlanwal and Khera site. Isolated bacterial strains were identified on the basis of morphological and biochemical tests. Identification was confirmed by culturing bacteria on selective media. Antibiotic resistance test was also performed to observe the resistance of bacteria against different antibiotics. Blood agar test was performed for identification of different pathogenic bacteria. The result revealed that water and soil samples of Lahore Canal Lahore from different sites were contaminated with Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp., Vibrio sp., Bacillus spp., Enterococcus sp. and Staphylococcus spp. Due to presence of these pathogens, this water is not suitable for any domestic and irrigation use. Study also revealed that water of the Lahore Canal is harmful for human health as it is contaminated with bacteria that can cause severe disease e.g., Escherichia coli can cause gastroenteritis, Bacillus spp. can cause nausea and vomiting, Enterococcus may infect urinary tract, Salmonella sp. is responsible for Bacteremia, Staphylococcus spp. can cause mild fever and Vibrio sp. can be the reason of cholera. Thus it is rendered unfit for any kind of human use even other than drinking like swimming, bathing, washing etc., until and unless some remedial measures are employed to eradicate pathogenic microorganisms by WASA and LWMS according to standards of WHO. Similarly, it is quite harmful, when and where ever it is used for irrigation without proper treatment.


O presente estudo foi realizado para isolar e caracterizar bactérias de amostras de água e solo retiradas do Canal Lahore, em Lahore, em diferentes locais, ou seja, Mall Road, Mohlanwal e Khera. As cepas bacterianas isoladas foram identificadas com base em testes morfológicos e bioquímicos. A identificação foi confirmada por cultura de bactérias em testes de meios seletivos. O teste de resistência aos antibióticos também foi realizado para observar a resistência das bactérias a diferentes antibióticos. Foi realizado o teste de ágar sangue para identificar diferentes bactérias patogênicas. O resultado revelou que amostras de água e solo do Canal Lahore, Lahore, de diferentes localidades estavam contaminadas com Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp., Vibrio sp., Bacillus spp., Enterococcus sp. e Staphylococcus spp. Por causa da presença desses patógenos, essa água não é adequada para qualquer uso doméstico e de irrigação. O estudo revelou que a água do Canal Lahore é prejudicial à saúde humana, pois está contaminada com bactérias que podem causar doenças graves, por exemplo: Escherichia coli pode ocasionar gastroenterite; Bacillus spp. pode causar náuseas e vômitos; Enterococcus sp. pode infectar o trato urinário; Salmonella sp. é responsável pela bacteremia; Staphylococcus spp. pode causar febre leve; e Vibrio sp. pode ser a razão da cólera. Assim, torna-se imprópria para uso humano, como natação, banho, lavagem etc., até que algumas medidas corretivas sejam empregadas para erradicar microrganismos patogênicos por WASA e LWMS de acordo com os padrões da OMS. Da mesma forma, é bastante prejudicial, quando usada para irrigação sem tratamento adequado.


Subject(s)
Animals , Soil , Staphylococcus , Vibrio , Drug Resistance, Microbial , Water Samples , Enterococcus , Escherichia coli
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Braz. j. biol ; 84: e259094, 2024. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1364533

ABSTRACT

Due to extensive application of antibiotics as growth promoters in animal feed, antimicrobial resistance has been increased. To overcome this challenge, rumen microbiologists search for new probiotics to improve the rate of livestock production. The present study was aimed to isolate and evaluate breed-specific lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as potential animal probiotics. The current study was conducted during 10 months from July 2020 to April 2021, in which a total of n=12 strains were isolated from different samples including milk, rumen, and feces of Nilli Ravi Buffaloes. These isolates were evaluated for their antimicrobial potential against common animal pathogens (Bacillus spp., E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp., Listeria spp.). All the isolates were identified using 16S rRNA gene sequencing and the phylogenetic analyses inferred that these strains showed close relations to the species of various genera; Enterococcus lactis, Pediococcus pentosaceus, Bacillus subtilis Weissella cibaria, Weissella soli, Bacillus tequilensis, Weissella bombi, Bacillus licheniformis, Lactococcus lactis, Bacillus megaterium, Lactobacillus ruminis, and Lactococcus lactis. NMCC-Ru2 has exhibited the enormous potential of antimicrobial activity, 28 mm, for Salmonella typhimurium;23 mm for Listeria monocytogenes 21 mm for E.coil. Highest resistance was seen in NMCC-Ru2 agasint test antbiotic, like 25.5 mm for Tetracycline. Overall results revesl that the probiotic profile of isolates was achieved using standard criteria, particularly with animal probiotic properties


Devido à extensa aplicação de antibióticos como promotores de crescimento na alimentação animal, a resistência aos antimicrobianos aumentou. Para superar esse desafio, os microbiologistas do rúmen buscam novos probióticos para melhorar a produtividade do gado. O presente estudo teve como objetivo isolar e avaliar bactérias lácticas específicas de raças (BAL) como potenciais probióticos animais. 12 cepas foram isoladas de diferentes amostras, incluindo leite, rúmen e fezes de búfalos Nilli Ravi. Esses isolados foram avaliados quanto ao seu potencial antimicrobiano contra patógenos animais comuns (Bacillus spp., E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp., Listeria spp.). Todos os isolados foram identificados por meio do sequenciamento do gene 16S rRNA e as análises filogenéticas inferiram que essas cepas apresentaram estreita relação com as espécies de vários gêneros; Enterococcus lactis, Pediococcus pentosaceus, Bacillus subtilis, Weissella cibaria, Weissella soli, Bacillus tequilensis, Weissella bombi, Bacillus licheniformis, Lactococcus lactis, Bacillus megaterium, Lactobacillus ruminis e Lactococcus lactis. O perfil probiótico dos isolados foi obtido usando critérios padrão, particularmente com propriedades probióticas animais.


Subject(s)
Animals , Buffaloes , Enterococcus , Probiotics , Gastrointestinal Tract , Lactobacillus , Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Arq. ciências saúde UNIPAR ; 27(1): 401-417, Jan-Abr. 2023.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1415089

ABSTRACT

A pesquisa busca técnicas alternativas para expansão da vida de prateleira dos alimentos, isto tem impulsionado estudos sobre a utilização de conservantes naturais, tais como as bacteriocinas e óleos essenciais, que são considerados agentes antimicrobianos naturais. No entanto estes antimicrobianos naturais, não são adicionados diretamente em produtos alimentícios, devido a alterações sensoriais e em suas características físico e química. Com avanço tecnológico da microencapsulação, tem sido um potencial em fornecer sistemas que garantem estabilidade para os antimicrobianos naturais desta forma podendo compor a matriz de alimentos. Portanto, o objetivo desse trabalho foi microencapsular a enterocina produzida por Enterococcus durans MF5 e óleo de orégano usando leitelho. Para a microencapsulação, foram realizados três tratamentos: T1 controle leitelho, T2 leitelho/enterocina (LE), e T3 leitelho/enterocina/óleo (LEO). O material foi submetido ao processo de spray dryer e foram realizados ensaios para determinar a atividade antimicrobiana do material encapsulado contra as bactérias Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria innocua e Listeria ivanovi. O rendimento da microencapsulação foi de 13,01% e 11,63% para LE e LEO, respectivamente. Os resultados apresentados nos microencapsulados LE e LEO mostraram inibição contra todas as bactérias teste, foi constatado que a microencapsulação de enterocina e óleo de orégano mantiveram seu poder antimicrobiano. A efetividade da microencapsulação foi realizada por (FTIR), onde picos de intensidade entre as amostras na região 1000 a 930 cm-¹ e 1800 a 1500 cm-¹ foram observadas. Os resultados apontam para mudança no perfil químico das amostras encapsuladas, corroborando com a hipótese que o leitelho apresentou papel encapsulante da bactericiona e óleo de orégano.Portanto a microencapsulação aumenta a eficácia antimicrobiana dos antimicrobianos.


The research seeks alternative techniques for expanding the shelf life of foods, this has driven studies on the use of natural preservatives, such as bacteriocins and essential oils, which are considered natural antimicrobial agents. However, these natural antimicrobials are not directly added to food products due to sensory changes and their physical and chemical characteristics. With technological advancement of microencap- sulation, it has been a potential to provide systems that ensure stability for natural anti- microbials in this way can compose the food matrix. Therefore, this study has an objective microencapsulated the interocin and essencial oil, used buttermilk as a encapsulating ma- terial where, T1 Buttermilk Control, T2 buttermilk/enterocin (LE), e T3 Buttermilk/en- terocin/oil (LEO). The product has been submitted to spray drier process, were conducted trials to determine antimicrobial activity. Was observed with mass yield 13,01% e 11,63% para LE e LEO. These results the microencapsulate indicate then LE e LEO there was inihibiton against bacteria tests. Was observed that the microencapsulated between enter- ocin and essential oil oregano maintained antimicrobial power. The effectiveness of the microencapsulated was performed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis, where a sample in the region 1000 to 930 cm-¹ and 1800 to 1500 cm-¹ was observed. Therefore microencapsulation increases antimicrobial efficacy of antimicrobials.


La investigación busca técnicas alternativas para ampliar la vida útil de los alimentos, esto ha impulsado estudios sobre el uso de conservantes naturales, como las bacteriocinas y los aceites esenciales, que se consideran agentes antimicrobianos naturales. Sin embargo, estos antimicrobianos naturales no se añaden directamente a los productos alimentarios debido a los cambios sensoriales y a sus características físicas y químicas. Con el avance tecnológico de la microencapsulación, ha sido un potencial para proporcionar sistemas que garanticen la estabilidad de los antimicrobianos naturales de esta manera puede componer la matriz alimentaria. Por lo tanto, este estudio tiene como objetivo microencapsular la interocina y el aceite esencial, utilizando suero de leche como material encapsulante donde, T1 Suero de leche Control, T2 Suero de leche/enterocina (LE), e T3 Suero de leche/enterocina/aceite (LEO). El producto ha sido sometido al proceso de secado por pulverización, se realizaron ensayos para determinar la actividad antimicrobiana. Se observó con rendimiento de masa 13,01% e 11,63% para LE e LEO. Estos resultados indican que el microencapsulado LE e LEO fue inhibido contra las pruebas bacterianas. Se observó que el microencapsulado entre enterocina y aceite esencial de orégano mantuvo el poder antimicrobiano. La eficacia del microencapsulado fue realizada por análisis de infrarrojo transformado de Fourier (FTIR), donde fue observada una muestra en la región de 1000 a 930 cm-¹ y de 1800 a 1500 cm-¹. Por lo tanto, la microencapsulación aumenta la eficacia antimicrobiana de los antimicrobianos. PALABRAS CLAVE: Bacteriocina; Enterococcus durans; Suero de Leche; Origanum vulgare; Spray Dryer.


Subject(s)
Oils, Volatile , Origanum , Drug Compounding , Buttermilk , Bacteriocins , Butter , Enterococcus , Spray Drying , Listeria monocytogenes , Anti-Infective Agents
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Arq. ciências saúde UNIPAR ; 27(1): 401-417, Jan-Abr. 2023.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1415090

ABSTRACT

A pesquisa busca técnicas alternativas para expansão da vida de prateleira dos alimentos, isto tem impulsionado estudos sobre a utilização de conservantes naturais, tais como as bacteriocinas e óleos essenciais, que são considerados agentes antimicrobianos naturais. No entanto estes antimicrobianos naturais, não são adicionados diretamente em produtos alimentícios, devido a alterações sensoriais e em suas características físico e química. Com avanço tecnológico da microencapsulação, tem sido um potencial em fornecer sistemas que garantem estabilidade para os antimicrobianos naturais desta forma podendo compor a matriz de alimentos. Portanto, o objetivo desse trabalho foi microencapsular a enterocina produzida por Enterococcus durans MF5 e óleo de orégano usando leitelho. Para a microencapsulação, foram realizados três tratamentos: T1 controle leitelho, T2 leitelho/enterocina (LE), e T3 leitelho/enterocina/óleo (LEO). O material foi submetido ao processo de spray dryer e foram realizados ensaios para determinar a atividade antimicrobiana do material encapsulado contra as bactérias Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria innocua e Listeria ivanovi. O rendimento da microencapsulação foi de 13,01% e 11,63% para LE e LEO, respectivamente. Os resultados apresentados nos microencapsulados LE e LEO mostraram inibição contra todas as bactérias teste, foi constatado que a microencapsulação de enterocina e óleo de orégano mantiveram seu poder antimicrobiano. A efetividade da microencapsulação foi realizada por (FTIR), onde picos de intensidade entre as amostras na região 1000 a 930 cm-¹ e 1800 a 1500 cm-¹ foram observadas. Os resultados apontam para mudança no perfil químico das amostras encapsuladas, corroborando com a hipótese que o leitelho apresentou papel encapsulante da bactericiona e óleo de orégano.Portanto a microencapsulação aumenta a eficácia antimicrobiana dos antimicrobianos.


The research seeks alternative techniques for expanding the shelf life of foods, this has driven studies on the use of natural preservatives, such as bacteriocins and essential oils, which are considered natural antimicrobial agents. However, these natural antimicrobials are not directly added to food products due to sensory changes and their physical and chemical characteristics. With technological advancement of microencap- sulation, it has been a potential to provide systems that ensure stability for natural anti- microbials in this way can compose the food matrix. Therefore, this study has an objective microencapsulated the interocin and essencial oil, used buttermilk as a encapsulating ma- terial where, T1 Buttermilk Control, T2 buttermilk/enterocin (LE), e T3 Buttermilk/en- terocin/oil (LEO). The product has been submitted to spray drier process, were conducted trials to determine antimicrobial activity. Was observed with mass yield 13,01% e 11,63% para LE e LEO. These results the microencapsulate indicate then LE e LEO there was inihibiton against bacteria tests. Was observed that the microencapsulated between enter- ocin and essential oil oregano maintained antimicrobial power. The effectiveness of the microencapsulated was performed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis, where a sample in the region 1000 to 930 cm-¹ and 1800 to 1500 cm-¹ was observed. Therefore microencapsulation increases antimicrobial efficacy of antimicrobials.


La investigación busca técnicas alternativas para ampliar la vida útil de los alimentos, esto ha impulsado estudios sobre el uso de conservantes naturales, como las bacteriocinas y los aceites esenciales, que se consideran agentes antimicrobianos naturales. Sin embargo, estos antimicrobianos naturales no se añaden directamente a los productos alimentarios debido a los cambios sensoriales y a sus características físicas y químicas. Con el avance tecnológico de la microencapsulación, ha sido un potencial para proporcionar sistemas que garanticen la estabilidad de los antimicrobianos naturales de esta manera puede componer la matriz alimentaria. Por lo tanto, este estudio tiene como objetivo microencapsular la interocina y el aceite esencial, utilizando suero de leche como material encapsulante donde, T1 Suero de leche Control, T2 Suero de leche/enterocina (LE), e T3 Suero de leche/enterocina/aceite (LEO). El producto ha sido sometido al proceso de secado por pulverización, se realizaron ensayos para determinar la actividad antimicrobiana. Se observó con rendimiento de masa 13,01% e 11,63% para LE e LEO. Estos resultados indican que el microencapsulado LE e LEO fue inhibido contra las pruebas bacterianas. Se observó que el microencapsulado entre enterocina y aceite esencial de orégano mantuvo el poder antimicrobiano. La eficacia del microencapsulado fue realizada por análisis de infrarrojo transformado de Fourier (FTIR), donde fue observada una muestra en la región de 1000 a 930 cm-¹ y de 1800 a 1500 cm-¹. Por lo tanto, la microencapsulación aumenta la eficacia antimicrobiana de los antimicrobianos. PALABRAS CLAVE: Bacteriocina; Enterococcus durans; Suero de Leche; Origanum vulgare; Spray Dryer.


Subject(s)
Origanum , Drug Compounding/instrumentation , Buttermilk , Bacteriocins/analysis , Oils, Volatile/analysis , Clinical Trials as Topic/methods , Enterococcus , Food Preservatives/analysis , Spray Drying , Listeria , Anti-Infective Agents/analysis
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Chinese Journal of Surgery ; (12): 120-128, 2023.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-970195

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the clinical effects of one-stage revision combined with intra-articular infusion of vancomycin in the treatment of chronic prosthetic joint infection (PJI) caused by Enterococcal. Methods: From May 2013 to June 2020,the clinical data of 9 patients (2 males and 7 females) with chronic Enterococcal PJI treated with one-stage revision using intra-articular infusion of vancomycin at Department of Orthopaedics,First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University were retrospectively analyzed,including 8 hips and 1 knee.A total of 9 patients with age of (63.9±11.7)years (range:43 to 76 years) were included, and the body mass index was (23.6±4.3)kg/m2 (range:18 to 30 kg/m2).There were 6 cases with antibiotic history and 5 cases with sinus tract.The joint fluid,infected tissue around the prosthesis and ultrasonic shock fluid of the prosthesis were collected during operation for microbial culture identification and drug sensitivity test.After thorough debridement of the infected site and removal of the infected prosthesis,a new prosthesis was implanted,then the drainage tube in the operation area was placed.After surgery,vancomycin(1.0 g,q12 h) was combined with intra-articular vancomycin(0.5 g,qd) in monomicrobial PJI,and vancomycin(1.0 g,q12 h) was combined with intra-articular vancomycin (0.5 g,qd) and imipenem/meropenem (0.5 g,qd),and the interval between the two drugs was 12 hours in polymicrobial PJI.Hip and knee functions were evaluated by Harris Hip Score or Knee Society Score(KSS),respectively.The comparison of hip function scores before and after operation was performed by paired t-test. Results: All patients were followed up for (60±39)months(range:24 to 110 months).Two cases were infected with Enterococcus faecium and 7 cases were infected with Enterococcus faecalis.There were 7 cases of monomicrobial infection and 2 cases of polymicrobial infection.Erythromycin(5/9),tetracycline(4/9),ciprofloxacin and β-lactam antibiotics(3/9) were the top three antibiotics in Enterococci resistance rate.The sensitive antibiotics for Enterococcal were vancomycin,linezolid and tigecycline.The average duration of intravenous antibiotics was (14±1)days (range:13 to 17 days),and the average duration of antibiotics in articular cavity was (15±2)days(range:11 to 20 days).Mean duration of oral antibiotic use after discharge was (2±1)months(range:1 to 3 months).One case of polymicrobial PJI treatment failed,with a failure rate of 1/9.At last follow-up,the Harris score of patients with hip PJI increased from (43±6)points to (84±6)points(t=-11.899, P<0.01). KSS score of knee function was improved from 33 point pre-operatively to 85 point post-operatively;overall function score was improved from 35 point pre-operatively to 80 point post-operatively.During the treatment,no formation of sinus tract of the hip joint caused by a catheter,skin necrosis at the knee puncture site or leakage of joint fluid;no complications such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism occurred. Conclusions: One-stage revision combined with intra-articular infusion of vancomycin can achieve acceptable infection control rate and joint function in patients with chronic Enterococcus PJI.However,the treatment of polymicrobial PJI still needs to be further verified.


Subject(s)
Female , Male , Humans , Vancomycin/therapeutic use , Retrospective Studies , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Enterococcus , Prostheses and Implants , Inflammation
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Braz. j. biol ; 82: 1-6, 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1468419

ABSTRACT

High doses of antibiotics used in hospitals can affect the microbial composition of sewers, selecting resistant bacteria. In this sense, we evaluated the antibiotic resistance profile and the multiresistant phenotype of bacteria isolated in sewage from a tertiary hospital in the interior São Paulo state, Brazil. For bacteria isolation, 10 µL of sewage samples were sown in selective culture media and the isolates were identified using VITEK-2 automatized system. The antibiotic sensitivity test was performed by disk diffusion. High percentages of resistance were found for amoxicillin, ampicillin, ceftazidime, clindamycin, vancomycin and the multidrug-resistant phenotype (MDR) was attributed to 60.7% of the isolates. Our results show bacteria classified as critical/high priority by WHO List of Priority Pathogens (Enterococcus and Staphylococcus aureus resistant to vancomycin and Enterobacteriaceae resistant to carbapenems) in hospital sewage. Therefore, the implementation of disinfection technologies for hospital sewage would reduce the bacterial load in the sewage that will reach urban wastewater treatment plants, minimizing superficial water contamination and bacterial resistance spread in the environment.


Altas doses de antibióticos utilizados em hospitais podem afetar a composição microbiana dos esgotos, selecionando bactérias resistentes. Nesse sentido, avaliamos o perfil de resistência a antibióticos e o fenótipo multirresistente de bactérias isoladas em esgoto de um hospital terciário no interior do estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Para o isolamento de bactérias, foram semeados 10 µL das amostras de esgoto em meios de cultura seletivos e os isolados foram identificados usando o sistema automatizado VITEK-2. O teste de sensibilidade aos antibióticos foi realizado por disco-difusão em ágar. Elevadas porcentagens de resistência foram encontradas para amoxicilina, ampicilina, ceftazidima, clindamicina, vancomicina e o fenótipo multirresistente (MDR) foi atribuído a 60,7% dos isolados. Nossos resultados mostram bactérias classificadas como prioridade crítica/alta pela Lista de Patógenos Prioritários da OMS (Enterococcus e Staphylococcus aureus resistentes à vancomicina e Enterobacteriaceae resistentes aos carbapenêmicos) no esgoto hospitalar. Sendo assim, implementação de tecnologias de desinfecção do esgoto hospitalar reduziriam a carga bacteriana no esgoto que chegará às estações de tratamento de esgoto urbanas, minimizando a contaminação dos ecossistemas hídricos receptores e a disseminação da resistência bacteriana no ambiente.


Subject(s)
Enterococcus/pathogenicity , Sewage/analysis , Water Microbiology/standards , Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis , Water Pollutants, Chemical/toxicity , Drug Resistance, Microbial , Staphylococcus aureus/pathogenicity
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São José dos Campos; s.n; 2022. 66 p. tab, ilus.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1414490

ABSTRACT

A crescente busca pelo conhecimento do potencial biológico presente nas plantas medicinais tem estimulado pesquisas, principalmente no que diz respeito ao potencial antimicrobiano dos extratos de plantas. Entretanto, mais estudos sobre os efeitos sinérgicos da combinação desses extratos são fundamentais para sua maior aplicação clínica. O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar in vitro os efeitos sinérgicos antimicrobianos das associações dos extratos naturais de Salvia officinalis (S. officinalis) e Glycyrrhiza glabra (G. glabra). Foi realizada a análise antimicrobiana sobre três cepas clínicas de Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), duas cepas clínicas de Enterococcus faecium (E. faecium) e uma cepa padrão de cada espécie. Foram determinadas as Concentração Inibitória Mínima (CIM) e Concentração Microbicida Mínima (CMM) por microdiluição em caldo com semeadura, e Índice de Concentração Inibitória Fracionada (ICIF) pela técnica checkerboard. Para avaliar o efeito combinado dos extratos sobre biofilme foram utilizadas duas combinações dos extratos sobre biofilme formado de E. faecalis e sobre biofilme formado de E. faecium, por dois períodos diferentes: 5 minutos e 24 h, e foram avaliados os valores médios de unidades formadoras de colônias por mililitro (UFC/mL). A análise estatística foi feita aplicando método ANOVA e teste de Tukey ou Kruskall-Wallis e Dunn (significância de 5%). Os extratos de S. officinalis e G. glabra apresentaram concentração microbicida para as cepas avaliadas. A combinação dos extratos apresentou valores indiferentes (ICIF ˃ 0,5 e ≤ 4) para as cepas de E. faecium, e valores indiferentes e sinérgicos (ICIF ≤0,5) para cepas de E. faecalis. Sobre biofilme as duas combinações apresentaram reduções estatisticamente significantes do grupo controle negativo (p < 0,05). Dessa forma concluiu-se que a combinação dos extratos de S. officinalis e G. glabra possui feito sinérgico antimicrobiano contra E. faecalis e atividade antibiofilme contra E. faecalis e E. faecium (AU)


The growing search for knowledge of the biological potential present in medicinal plants has stimulated research, especially with regard to the effective antimicrobial potential of plant extracts, however, further studies on the synergistic effects of the combination of these extracts is essential for their greater clinical application. The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro the synergistic antimicrobial effects of the association of natural extracts of Salvia officinalis (S. officinalis) and Glycyrrhiza glabra (G. glabra). Antimicrobial analysis was performed on three clinical strains of Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), two clinical strains of Enterococcus faecium (E. faecium) and one standard strain of each species. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Microbicidal Concentration (MMC) were determined by microdilution in broth with seeding, and Fractional Inhibitory Concentration Index by the checkerboard technique. To evaluate the combined effect of extracts on biofilm, two combinations of extracts on biofilm formed by E. faecalis and on biofilm formed by E. faecium were used, for two different periods: 5 min and 24 h, and the mean values of units were evaluated. colony forming agents per milliliter (CFU/mL). Statistical analysis was performed using the ANOVA method and Tukey's or Kruskall-Wallis and Dunn's test (5% significance). The extracts of S. officinalis and G. glabra showed microbicidal concentration for the strains evaluated. The combination of extracts showed indifferent values (FICI ˃ 0.5 and ≤ 4) for E. faecium strains, and indifferent and synergistic values FICI ≤0.5) for E. faecalis strains. On biofilm, the two combinations showed statistically significant reductions compared to the negative control group (p < 0.05). Thus, it is concluded that the combination of extracts of S. officinalis and G. glabra has synergistic antimicrobial effect against E. faecalis and antibiofilm activity against E. faecalis and E. faecium (AU)


Subject(s)
Plants, Medicinal , Microbial Sensitivity Tests , Enterococcus , Biofilms , Drug Synergism
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São Paulo; s.n; 2022. 104 p.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1401032

ABSTRACT

Enterococcus spp. são bactérias caracterizadas como cocos Gram-positivos, frequentemente encontradas na microbiota normal do trato gastrointestinal de seres humanos e animais homeotermos, também sendo encontradas em solos, águas e plantas. Esses micro-organismos são considerados importantes indicadores de contaminação fecal para águas marinhas, e embora sejam descritos como comensais, podem estar associados a uma grande variedade de infecções humanas. A habilidade de adquirirem resistência a antimicrobianos além de sua resistência intrínseca, bem como o contexto de crescimento desfreado de cidades, consumo cada vez maior de antibióticos e poluição das águas, constituem fatores cruciais para que os enterococcus sejam considerados organismos relevantes para a saúde pública global. Dessa forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar o perfil fenotípico e genotípico de resistência antimicrobiana e virulência em três espécies de Enterococcus isoladas de águas recreacionais costeiras em praias do estado de São Paulo. Para este projeto foram selecionadas quatro praias do litoral do estado de São Paulo, que são monitoradas pela CETESB como parte do programa de balneabilidade das praias paulistas. As placas contendo colônias de enterococos isoladas em ágar mEI foram levadas para o Laboratório de Microbiologia Ambiental e Resistência Antimicrobiana (MicroRes) da Faculdade de Saúde Pública/USP quinzenalmente de junho de 2019 até março de 2020. A identificação e triagem das espécies de enterococos foi realizada pela técnica de MALDI-TOF MS, e posteriormente os isolados identificados como E. faecium, E. faecalis e E. hirae foram selecionados para confirmação de espécie pela técnica de PCR convencional. Após confirmação foi avaliada a susceptibilidade à antimicrobianos de uso comum. Posteriormente foi realizada a detecção de genes de resistência e virulência nessas três espécies. Em 90,7% dos isolados se observou resistência a pelo menos 1 dos 14 antimicrobianos testados, e em 41,5% se obversou resistência a pelo menos três antimicrobianos de classes diferentes e índice MAR superior a 0,2 sendo, portanto, classificados como multirresistentes (MDR). A maioria dos isolados de enterococos demonstraram resistência a rifampicina (39,2%). Genes que conferem resistência à classe dos macrolídeos (ermB) e às tetraciclinas (tetM e tetL) foram os mais prevalentes entre os isolados, com 14,6% e 12,3% respectivamente. Os isolados da espécie E. faecalis apresentaram positividade a pelo menos 1 dos 5 marcadores de virulência testados. Isolados de E. faecalis apresentaram um perfil de virulência mais diversificado quando comparados aos isolados de E. faecium e E. hirae. A presença de estirpes com múltipla resistência aos antimicrobianos somada a positividade para outros fatores de virulência pode ser indicativa de risco para a saúde pública se essas estirpes chegarem a atingir as áreas de praia utilizadas por banhistas, reforçando a importância de estudos conduzidos em águas recreacionais.


Enterococcus spp. are bacteria characterized as Gram-positive cocci, often found in the normal microbiota of the gastrointestinal tract of humans and homeotherm animals, in soils, water and plants. These microorganisms are considered important indicators of fecal contamination for marine waters, and although they are described as commensals, they can be associated with a wide variety of human infections. The ability to acquire antimicrobial resistance in addition to their intrinsic resistance, as well as the context of uncontrolled growth of cities, increasing consumption of antibiotics and water pollution, are crucial factors for enterococci to be considered relevant organisms for public health. Thus, the aim of this study was to characterize the phenotypic and genotypic profile of antimicrobial resistance and virulence in three Enterococcus species isolated from coastal recreational waters on beaches in the state of São Paulo. For this project, four beaches were selected, which are monitored by CETESB as part of the balneability program. The plates containing colonies of enterococci were taken to the Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Antimicrobial Resistance (MicroRes) of the Faculdade de Saúde Pública/USP fortnightly from June 2019 to March 2020. The identification and screening of enterococci species were performed by the MALDI-TOF MS technique, and later the isolates identified as E. faecium, E. faecalis and E. hirae were selected for species confirmation using conventional PCR technique. After confirmation, susceptibility to antimicrobials was evaluated. Subsequently, it was performed the detection of resistance and virulence genes in these three species. In 90.7% of the isolates we observed resistance to at least 1 of the 14 antimicrobials tested, and in 41.5% resistance was observed to at least three antimicrobials of different classes and a MAR index greater than 0.2, therefore, classified as multidrug resistant (MDR). Most enterococci showed resistance to rifampicin (39.2%). Genes that confer resistance to the macrolide (ermB) and to tetracycline (tetM and tetL) were the most prevalent among the isolates, with 14.6% and 12.3% respectively. E. faecalis strains were positive for at least 1 of the 5 virulence markers tested. E. faecalis isolates showed a more diverse virulence profile when compared to E. faecium and E. hirae isolates. The presence of strains with multiple antimicrobial resistance added to positivity for other virulence factors may indicate a risk to public health if these strains reach the beach areas used by bathers, reinforcing the importance of studies conducted in recreational waters.


Subject(s)
Virulence , Drug Resistance, Microbial , Coastal Water , Recreational Water , Enterococcus
10.
repert. med. cir ; 31(1): 63-70, 2022. tab.
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1366995

ABSTRACT

Introducción: los enterococos son responsables de múltiples infecciones y por su creciente patrón de resistencia se ha vuelto de interés en el país y en el mundo. Objetivo: caracterizar las infecciones por Enterococcus spp. Metodología: estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo observacional transversal desde enero 2015 hasta enero 2018 en un hospital regional. Resultados: la prevalencia de las infecciones por Enterococcus spp. fue de 0,154%. El E. faecalis fue el más aislado, seguido del E. faecium. La resistencia a ampicilina fue de 19% y a vancomicina de 10%; 32% de los pacientes tuvieron terapia empírica con vancomicina y 22% con piperacilina tazobactam, la mediana de antibioticoterapia fue de 10 días. Discusión: el interés por los Enterococcus spp. se ha incrementado debido a que representan una carga importante en las infecciones asociadas con la atención en salud (IAAS). La mayoría se dan en hombres con una edad mediana de 40 a 60 años, hospitalizados en UCI, con infecciones urinarias y comorbilidades como inmunosupresión y cirugías previas. Conclusión: como ha venido reportándose aumento en las tasas de resistencia a vancomicina y ampicilina, se recomienda el uso responsable de la terapia antibiótica, con la finalidad de erradicar en forma eficaz al patógeno y prevenir nuevas resistencias.


Introduction: enterococci can cause multiple infections and due to their increasing resistance to antibiotics they have become of national and global concern. Objective: to characterize infections caused by Enterococcus spp.Methodology: descriptive, retrospective observational cross-sectional study conducted from January 2015 to January 2018 in a regional hospital. Results: the prevalence of Enterococcus spp. infections was 0.154%. E. faecalis was the most commonly isolated, followed by E. faecium. Antibiotic resistance was 19% and 10% for ampicillin and vancomycin respectively, 32% of patients received empirical therapy with vancomycin and 22% with piperacillin tazobactam. The median duration of antibiotic therapy was 10 days. Discussion: interest in Enterococcus spp. has increased for they are recognized as an important burden in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Enterococcal infection occurs mainly among men, median age 40 to 60 years, hospitalized in the ICU, with urinary tract infections and comorbidities such as immunosuppression and previous surgeries. Conclusion: as an increased rate of vancomycin and ampicillin resistance in enterococci has been reported, a responsible use of antibiotic therapy is recommended in order to effectively eradicate the pathogen and prevent the emergence of new bacterial resistances.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Drug Resistance, Microbial , Epidemiology , Enterococcus , Delivery of Health Care , Hospitals
11.
Braz. j. biol ; 81(4): 954-961, Oct.-Dec. 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1153438

ABSTRACT

Abstract The aim of present study is to characterize the resistance and virulence profile of enterococci isolated from aquaculture excavated ponds and masonry tanks (6 samples) in southern Brazil. Samples were cultured in selective medium, 10 colonies were randomly selected from each sample, which were identified by MALDI-TOF and tested against 13 antimicrobials. The presence of resistance (tetL, tetM, tetS, ermB and msrC) and virulence (ace, esp, agg, cylA and gelE) genes were determined by PCR. A total of 79 enterococci were identified, and Entecococcus faecalis (44.3%) and E. casseliflavus (36.7%) were the most prevalent species isolated. Sixty-five strains (82.3%) were resistant to at least one of the antimicrobials tested, whereas 27 (34.2%) strains were multiresistant. The overall percentages of antimicrobial resistant isolates were: 58.2% to rifampicin, 40.5% to fluoroquinolones, 36.7% to erythromycin and 30.4% to tetracycline. The tetL and tetM genes were found in 57.7% of the tetracycline-resistant strains; and msrC in 31.01% of erythromycin-resistant strains. The most frequently detected virulence factors were ace and gelE genes. Although limited to a single farm, these data suggest that aquaculture may be a reservoir of resistant and virulent enterococci. This study is the first step towards enhancing our understandingof distribution, resistance and virulence profile in enterococci isolated from fish farming environments in the south Brazil.


Resumo O objetivo do estudo apresentado é caracterizar o perfil de resistência e virulência de enterococos isolados de viveiros escavados e tanques de alvenaria (6 amostras) de uma pisicultura no Sul do Brasil. As amostras foram cultivadas em meio seletivo, 10 colônias foram selecionadas aleatoriamente de cada amostra, que foram identificadas por MALDI-TOF e testadas contra 13 antimicrobianos. A presença de genes de resistência (tetL, tetM, tetS, ermB e msrC) e virulência (ace, esp, agg, cylA e gelE) foi determinada por PCR. Foram identificados 79 enterococos, sendo Entecococcus faecalis (44,3%) e E. casseliflavus (36,7%) as espécies mais frequentes isoladas. Sessenta e cinco cepas (82,3%) eram resistentes a pelo menos um dos antimicrobianos testados, enquanto 27 (34,2%) eram multirresistentes. As porcentagens gerais de isolados resistentes a antimicrobianos foram: 58,2% para rifampicina, 40,5% para fluoroquinolonas, 36,7% para eritromicina e 30,4% para tetraciclina. Os genes tetL e tetM foram encontrados em 57,7% das cepas resistentes à tetraciclina; e msrC em 31,01% das cepas resistentes à eritromicina. Os fatores de virulência mais comumente detectados foram ace e gelE. Embora limitados a uma única fazenda, esses dados indicam que a aquicultura pode ser uma fonte de enterococos resistentes e virulentos. Este estudo é o primeiro passo para melhorar nosso entendimento da distribuição, resistência e perfil de virulência em enterococos isolados de ambientes de piscicultura no sul do Brasil.


Subject(s)
Animals , Enterococcus/genetics , Drug Resistance, Bacterial/genetics , Brazil , Microbial Sensitivity Tests , Agriculture
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Rev. bras. ortop ; 56(2): 268-270, Apr.-June 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1251343

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Abstract Septic arthritis of the pubic symphysis is a rare condition. Risk factors include trauma, low-grade infection, urological or gynecological procedures, malignant tumors of the pelvis, sports, and intravenous drug abuse. This report describes a case of septic arthritis of the pubic symphysis in a 23-year-old male patient with no history of pelvic surgery, previous infections, or intense physical activity. Arthritis was diagnosed by blood culture positive for Enterococcus spp. and yeasts, and the patient was treated with antibiotics. This case emphasizes the importance of complementary exams to aid the treatment of septic arthritis of the pubic symphysis and shows that an invasive procedure, such as pubic symphysis puncture biopsy, may not be required.


Resumo A artrite séptica da sínfise púbica é uma condição rara. Os fatores de risco são trauma, infecção de baixo grau, procedimentos urológicos ou ginecológicos, tumores malignos da pelve, prática de esportes e uso de drogas intravenosas. O presente relato descreve um caso de artrite séptica da sínfise púbica em um paciente do sexo masculino, de 23 anos, sem história de cirurgias pélvicas, infecções prévias ou atividade física intensa. A artrite foi diagnosticada pela hemocultura que revelou crescimento de Enterococcus sp + leveduras, e o paciente foi tratado com antibioticoterapia. Este caso enfatiza a importância de exames complementares no auxílio do tratamento da artrite séptica da sínfise púbica, e demonstra que procedimentos invasivos, tais como a punção da sínfise púbica, podem não ser necessários.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Osteitis , Pubic Symphysis , Arthritis, Infectious , Enterococcus , Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Clinics ; 76: e2284, 2021. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1153994

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OBJECTIVES: Bacterial and aseptic meningitis after neurosurgery can present similar clinical signs and symptoms. The aims of this study were to develop and test a molecular method to diagnose bacterial meningitis (BM) after neurosurgery. METHODS: A 16S ribosomal RNA gene PCR-based strategy was developed using artificially inoculated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) followed by sequencing. The method was tested using CSF samples from 43 patients who had undergone neurosurgery and were suspected to suffer from meningitis, and from 8 patients without neurosurgery or meningitis. Patients were classified into five groups, confirmed BM, probable BM, possible BM, unlikely BM, and no meningitis. RESULTS: Among the samples from the 51 patients, 21 samples (41%) were culture-negative and PCR-positive. Of these, 3 (14%) were probable BM, 4 (19%) were possible BM, 13 (62%) were unlikely BM, and 1 (5%) was meningitis negative. Enterobacterales, non-fermenters (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii), Staphylococcus haemolyticus, Granulicatella, Variovorax, and Enterococcus cecorum could be identified. In the group of patients with meningitis, a good agreement (3 of 4) was observed with the results of cultures, including the identification of species. CONCLUSION: Molecular methods may complement the diagnosis, guide treatment, and identify non-cultivable microorganisms. We suggest the association of methods for suspected cases of BM after neurosurgery, especially for instances in which the culture is negative.


Subject(s)
Humans , Meningitis, Bacterial/diagnosis , Neurosurgery , RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Sensitivity and Specificity , Enterococcus
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Malaysian Journal of Microbiology ; : 361-368, 2021.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-972805

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Aims@#Linezolid has become a decisive therapy in treating infections with vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Currently, the emergence of linezolid-resistant Enterococcus further complicates the therapeutic options and leads to global health threat not only in hospital setting but in the community. The study aimed at antimicrobial pattern of Enterococcus isolated from 6 poultry farms in Kelantan, Malaysia.@*Methodology and results@#Between February and December 2019, 300 broiler cloacal swab sample (Gallus gallus domesticus) were collected and screened for linezolid-resistant enterococci (LRE) using a standard biochemical and antimicrobial susceptibility tests. Among all the samples, 32.3% (n=97/300) grew Enterococcus, 71.1% (n=69/97) of it were identified Enterococcus casseliflavus by molecular identification, whilst remaining isolates 28.9% (n=28/97) were further identified as Enterococcus gallinarum by 16S rRNA sequencing. None of the isolates were found to exhibit high-level resistance to vancomycin. However, 3/97 (3.1%) were exhibit resistance to high-level gentamicin based on Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion test. Whereas 48/97 (49.5%) of isolates were observed to be resistant to ampicillin, 28/97 (28.9%) were resistant to penicillin. Surprisingly, among the two strains isolated, 18.6% (n=18/97) of it were resistant to linezolid. Isolates showed resistance to linezolid by disk diffusion test were verified by VITEK-2 automated system (bioMérieux, USA) with MIC ≥8 µg/mL. All antimicrobial susceptibility test and minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) results were interpreted according to Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI). @*Conclusion, significance and impact of study@#In conclusion, this study has reported the prevalence of linezolid resistant Enterococcus (LRE) in highly intrinsic antibiotic resistant of E. casseliflavus and E. gallinarum in Malaysia poultry farms, alongside with the truancy of vanA strains. The emergence of LRE strains is an alarming problem to the animal husbandry and healthcare setting worldwide. This could lead to potentially untreatable and life-threatening enterococcal infections. Even more worrying is the spread of LRE to geographical regions where these strains were previously unreported, which may pose a global health threat. Antimicrobial surveillance in poultry husbandry is thus, dimly necessary to prevent wide spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria.


Subject(s)
Linezolid , Enterococcus , Farms
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Infectio ; 24(4): 248-254, oct.-dic. 2020. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1114877

ABSTRACT

Resumen Introducción: las infecciones causadas por Enterococcus resistente a Vancomicina (EVR) presentan mayor mortalidad en pacientes críticos, asociado a un aumento gradual en este patrón de resistencia, especialmente en el continente americano, por lo cual la adecuada terapia antimicrobiana empírica es fundamental para mejorar los desenlaces. Objetivo: determinar los factores de riesgo asociados al desarrollo de infección por EVR en pacientes sépticos en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) del Hospital San José en Bogotá, Colombia. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo de casos y controles en pacientes sépticos ingresados a la UCI durante 2016 y 2017. Los casos se definieron como pacientes con infección por EVR y los controles los pacientes con infección por otro germen. Resultados: se incluyeron 32 pacientes con aislamiento de EVR y 96 controles. Los factores de riesgo asociados a infección por EVR fueron: nutrición parenteral (OR 15,7 IC 4,2-71,4), lavado peritoneal (OR 8,9 IC 3,2-24,8), cultivo polimicrobiano (OR 19,9 IC 6,0-83,4). La mortalidad fue 56,2% en casos y 33,3% en controles. Conclusiones: Los factores de riesgo hallados con mayor frecuencia fueron: múltiples lavados peritoneales, nutrición parenteral y cultivos polimicrobianos. Encontramos una correlación significativa en el uso de antibiótico empírico adecuado y la reducción en la mortalidad.


Summary Introduction: infections caused by Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) have higher mortality in critically ill patients, associated with increase in this pattern of resistance, especially in the Americas, which is why adequate empirical antimicrobial therapy is essential to improve outcomes Objective: to determine the risk factors associated with the development of infection by VRE in septic patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of San José Hospital in Bogotá, Colombia. Methods: Case-control study in septic patients admitted to the ICU during 2016 and 2017. The cases were defined as patients with VRE infection and the controls were patients with infection by another germ. Results: 32 patients with EVR isolation and 96 controls were included. The risk factors associated with infection by EVR were: parenteral nutrition (OR 15.7 IC 4.2-71.4), peritoneal lavage (OR 8.9 IC 3.2-24.8), polymicrobial culture (OR 19,9 IC 6.0-83.4). Mortality was 56.2% in cases and 33.3% in controls. Conclusions: The risk factors found most frequently were: multiple peritoneal lavage, parenteral nutrition and polymicrobial cultures. We found a significant correlation in the use of adequate empirical antibiotic and the reduction in mortality


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Vancomycin , Mortality , Enterococcus , Sepsis , Infections , Intensive Care Units , Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Pesqui. vet. bras ; 40(10): 804-813, Oct. 2020. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1143408

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Bacterial resistance is shown to be an inevitable side effect due to the excessive use of antibiotics, becoming a significant concern worldwide. Knowledge of regional bacterial resistance profiles enables the development of site-specific infection control practices, making conscious and moderate use of commercially available antibiotics. The aim of this study was the retrospective evaluation of the antimicrobial resistance profile of bacteria isolated from companion animal infections in the region of Umuarama/PR, from 2013 to 2017. This research was performed by analyzing the database belonging to the "Laboratório de Microbiologia Animal" at the "Universidade Estadual de Maringá" (UEM). Staphylococcus spp. represented 45.53% of the bacteria isolated from clinical infections in small animals in the period and place evaluated, followed by enterobacteria (34.04%), non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli (NFGNB, 11.06%) and Streptococcus/Enterococcus (9.36%). A high number of antimicrobial resistance to antibiotics used in veterinary medicine was found. The lowest resistances associated with the best impact factor values were found for aminoglycosides, especially amikacin, chloramphenicol, and fluoroquinolones (norfloxacin and ciprofloxacin). Intermediate results were found for sulbactam-associated ampicillin, ceftriaxone, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, and enrofloxacin. According to the number of resistant antimicrobial drugs, 64.26% (151/235) of the isolates were classified as multidrug-resistant, being 15.32% extensively resistant. Considering the resistance to antimicrobial classes, 68.94% (162/235) of the isolates were classified as multiresistant, being 19.15% extensively resistant. No bacterial strains were characterized as pan-resistant, but ten bacteria were resistant to all classes tested, with isolated susceptibility to certain drugs. Through the evaluation of resistance profiles found in the period and place studied and relevant literature, it is clear that there is a growing increase in the number of multiresistant bacteria among domestic animals which characterizes a serious risk to public health. The therapeutic arsenal is becoming increasingly diminished, and there is more difficulty in empirical drug selection, making antimicrobial susceptibility testing essential for more specific selection in antimicrobial therapy. Educational measures on the conscious use of antibiotics, infection control, and prevention of local specific zoonoses need to be instituted for the knowledge of health professionals and general access of the population.(AU)


A resistência bacteriana, mostra-se como um efeito colateral inevitável pelo excessivo uso de antibióticos, tornando-se alvo de grande preocupação mundial. O conhecimento dos perfis de resistência bacteriana regionais possibilita o desenvolvimento de práticas de controle de infecções específicas para cada localidade, fazendo uso consciente e moderado dos antibióticos disponíveis no mercado. O objetivo deste estudo foi a avaliação retrospectiva do perfil de resistência antimicrobiana de bactérias isoladas de infecções de animais de companhia na região de Umuarama/PR, no período de 2013 a 2017. Esta pesquisa foi realizada por meio da análise do banco de dados pertencente ao Laboratório de Microbiologia Animal da Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM). Os Staphylococcus spp. representaram 45,53% das bactérias isoladas de infecções clínicas em pequenos animais no período e local avaliado, seguido por enterobactérias (34,04%), bacilos Gram-negativos não fermentados (BGNNF, 11,06%) e Streptococcus/Enterococcus (9,36%). Um número elevado de resistência antimicrobiana frente aos antibióticos utilizados na medicina veterinária foi encontrado. As menores resistências associadas aos melhores valores do fator de impacto foram encontrados para aminoglicosídeos, em especial amicacina, cloranfenicol, fluoroquinolonas (norfloxacina e ciprofloxacina). Já resultados intermediários foram encontrados para ampicilina associada a sulbactam, ceftriaxona, amoxacilina com ácido clavulônico e enrofloxacina. Conforme o número de drogas antimicrobianas resistentes, foram classificados como multirresistentes 64,26% (151/235) dos isolados, sendo 15.32% extensivamente resistentes. Já considerando a resistência a classes de antimicrobianos, 68,94% (162/235) dos isolados foram classificados como multirresistentes, sendo 19.15% extensivamente resistentes. Nenhum isolado bacteriano foi caracterizado como pan-resistente, porém 10 bactérias foram resistentes a todas as classes testadas, com susceptibilidade isolada a determinadas drogas. Por meio da avaliação dos perfis de resistência encontrados no período e local estudados e de literatura pertinente, percebe-se que há um aumento crescente no número de bactérias multirresistentes entre os animais domésticos o que caracteriza um grave risco à saúde pública. O arsenal terapêutico está se tornando cada vez mais diminuto e há mais dificuldade na seleção empírica de drogas, tornando essencial a realização de testes de susceptibilidade antimicrobiana para uma seleção mais específica na terapêutica antimicrobiana. Medidas educativas sobre o uso consciente dos antibióticos, controle de infecções e prevenção de zoonoses específicas para as localidades precisam ser instituídas para conhecimento dos profissionais do setor da saúde e acesso geral da população.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Cats , Dogs , Staphylococcus/drug effects , Enterococcus/drug effects , Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial , Enterobacteriaceae/drug effects
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NOVA publ. cient ; 18(33): 101-112, ene.-jun. 2020. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1149451

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Resumen Objetivo. Determinar características bacteriológicas, físicas y pH del agua para consumo humano que abastece al municipio de Une, Cundinamarca-Colombia. Métodos. Se tomaron 13 muestras de agua: 10 de la zona rural y 3 de la zona urbana. Del total de muestras tomadas en la zona rural, 7 no tenían ningún tratamiento, mientras que 3 tenían algún tipo de tratamiento. Las 3 muestras tomadas en la cabecera municipal, todas tenían tratamiento. Se utilizó la técnica de filtración por membrana para los análisis bacteriológicos, y los métodos nefelométrico, turbidimétrico y potenciométrico, para los análisis físicos y el pH. Resultados. Se obtuvo como resultado pH inferior a 6; 12 puntos superan el valor máximo de turbiedad y 5 puntos para la determinación de color. Se observó la presencia de Coliformes totales, E. coli y Enterococcus en las muestras analizadas, en cantidad que sobrepasa lo establecido en la normativa colombiana.


Abstract Objective. To determine bacteriological and physical characteristics and pH of water for human consumption that supplies the municipality of Une, Cundinamarca-Colombia. Methods. Thirteen water samples were taken: 10 from the rural area and 3 from the urban area. Of the total number of samples taken in the rural area, 7 had no treatment at all, while 3 had some type of treatment. The 3 samples taken in the municipal capital, all had treatment. The membrane filtration technique was used for bacteriological analysis and the nephelometric, turbidimetric and potentiometric methods for physical analysis and pH. Results. The result was pH lower than 6; 12 points exceed the maximum value turbidity and 5 points for the determination of color. The presence of total Coliforms, E. coli and Enterococcus was observed in the analyzed samples, in an amount that surpasses the established in the Colombian regulations.


Subject(s)
Water , Drinking Water , Water Samples , Bacteriological Techniques , Enterococcus
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Pesqui. vet. bras ; 40(2): 129-133, Feb. 2020. tab
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1098445

ABSTRACT

Enterococcus are recognized worldwide as significant nosocomial agents that have been continuously envolving to adapt to different niches and acquire resistance to several antibiotic classes. Vancomycin and gentamicin-resistant strains of E. faecalis and E. faecium have been associated with nosocomial human infections. Some epidemiological studies suggest the participation of pets as reservoirs of vancomycin and gentamicin-resistant Enterococcus strains. However, the role of companion birds as reservoirs of these strains has been poorly studied. In this study, 126 psittacine birds were evaluated and 26.9% carried Enterococcus spp., including the species E. faecalis, E. faecium, E. hirae, E. phoeniculicola, E. gallinarum and E. casseliflavus. The antibiotic resistance profile showed four high-level gentamicin-resistance (HLGR) strains. In addition, two strains presented intermediate levels of vancomycin resistance. Resistant strains were isolated from fecal and oropharynx samples of sick and clinically healthy birds, suggesting that psittacine birds may act as reservoirs of HLGR Enterococcus spp. However, sick birds appear to be more implicated in the enterococci transmission than healthy birds.(AU)


Enterococcus são reconhecidos mundialmente como significantes agentes nosocomiais, que têm continuamente se adaptado a diferentes nichos e adquirido resistência a várias classes de antibióticos. Cepas de E. faecalis e E. faecium vancomicina e gantamicina-resistentes têm sido associadas a infecções nosocomiais em humanos. Alguns estudos epidemiológicos sugerem a participação de aves como reservatórios de cepas de Enterococcus vancomicina e gentamicina-resistentes. Entretanto, a relação das aves de companhia como reservatórios destas cepas tem sido pouco estudada. Neste estudo, 126 psitacídeos foram avaliados, e 26,9% destes eram portadores de Enterococcus spp., incluindo as espécies E. faecalis, E. faecium, E. hirae, E. phoeniculicola, E. gallinarum e E. casseliflavus. O perfil de resistência antibiótica mostrou quatro cepas com alto nível de resistência a gentamicina (ANRG). Além de duas cepas com nível intermediário de resistência a vancomicina. As cepas resistentes foram isoladas de amostras fecais e de orofaringe de aves doentes e clinicamente saudáveis, sugerindo que psitacídeos podem estar atuando como reservatórios para Enterococcus spp. com ANRG. Contudo, Aves doentes parecem estar mais relacionadas à transmissão de enterococcus, do que aves saudáveis.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Parrots/microbiology , Disease Reservoirs/veterinary , Gentamicins , Vancomycin Resistance , Drug Resistance, Bacterial , Pets/microbiology , Enterococcus/isolation & purification
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Santa Tecla, La Libertad; ITCA Editores; ene. 2020. 66 p. ^c28 cm.tab., graf..
Monography in Spanish | LILACS, BISSAL | ID: biblio-1222759

ABSTRACT

Este estudio permitió conocer la calidad microbiológica del agua del Golfo de Fonseca, a través de un programa de monitoreo realizado durante 12 meses, en 9 puntos de muestreo distribuidos en 3 sectores. "A" estero La Manzanilla-Isla Perico, "B" Ciudad de La Unión ­ bocana río Goascorán y "C" estero El Tamarindo ­ Isla Meanguera. El propósito fue obtener registros de contaminación de aguas costeras para el país y el impacto que las aguas residuales producen en el ambiente costero y la pérdida de la calidad del agua para actividades tales como la maricultura y la recreación. Entre las bacterias encontradas se encuentran: Enterococcus, Pseudomonas, Vibrios y Heterótrofas. Dichas bacterias están asociadas con diferentes enfermedades para la salud humana, tal es el caso de las pseudomonas, las cuales están frecuentemente asociadas a infecciones de los tractos respiratorio y urinario. Los resultados obtenidos de Vibrio indican que el agua no es apta para uso en acuicultura, ni para uso recreativo, el agua se encuentra en el límite de referencia en cuanto al uso con propósito de producción acuícola y límite de referencia en cuanto al riesgo de consumo de productos pesqueros.


This study allowed to know the microbiological quality of the water of Golfo de Fonseca, through a monitoring program carried out during 12 months, in 9 sampling points distributed in 3 sectors. "A" La Manzanilla estuary- Isla Perico, "B" City of La Unión - Río Goascorán mouth and "C" El Tamarindo estuary - Isla Meanguera. The purpose was to obtain records of coastal water pollution for the country and the impact that wastewater produces on the coastal environment and the loss of water quality for activities such as mariculture and recreation. Among the bacteria found are: Enterococcus, Pseudomonas, Vibrios and Heterotrophs. These bacteria are associated with different diseases for human health, such is the case of pseudomonas, which are frequently associated with infections of the respiratory and urinary tracts. The results obtained from Vibrio indicate that the water is not suitable for use in aquaculture, nor for recreational use, the water is at the reference limit in terms of use for the purpose of aquaculture production and the reference limit regarding the risk of consumption. of fishery products.


Subject(s)
Bacteria , Water Quality , Water Quality Criteria , Water , Aquaculture , Pseudomonas , Vibrio , Enterococcus , Wastewater , Fisheries , Sustainable Development
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