ST88 ceftazidime-resistant Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is present in the saliva and gingival crevicular fluid of patients with periodontitis and AIDS from São Paulo State, Brazil.
Braz J Microbiol
; 55(3): 3031-3035, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (S. maltophilia) is an intrinsically drug-resistant and biofilm-forming bacteria causing infections in immunocompromised humans. This study reports the isolation of five S. maltophilia strains from saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) of AIDS patients with periodontitis in São Paulo, Brazil, showing resistance to ceftazidime, strong biofilm formation capacity and a close genetic relationship. The presence of S. maltophilia strains in saliva and CGF of patients with AIDS and periodontitis is a concern for the presence and persistence of intrinsically resistant bacteria in the oral environment, enhancing the risk for the development of severe infections in immunocompromised patients.
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Assunto principal:
Periodontite
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Saliva
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Ceftazidima
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Líquido do Sulco Gengival
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Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida
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Infecções por Bactérias Gram-Negativas
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Biofilmes
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Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
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Antibacterianos
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Braz J Microbiol
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil