Device-Associated Infections in COVID-19 Patients: Frequency of Resistant Bacteria, Predictors and Mortality in Medellín, Colombia.

INTRODUCTION: Increased antimicrobial use during the COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the spread of resistant bacteria. This study analyzed the frequency of device-associated infections (DAI) caused by resistant bacteria, the predictors of these infections, and 30-day all-cause mortality in patients with and without COVID-19. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on DAI patients admitted to the ICU (intensive care unit) in 20 hospitals in Medellin, Colombia (2020-2021). The exposure assessed was the COVID-19 diagnosis, and outcomes analyzed were resistant bacterial infections and 30-day mortality. Clinical and microbiological information was collected from surveillance databases. Statistical analysis included generalized linear mixed-effects models. RESULTS: Of the 1521 patients included, 1033 (67.9%) were COVID-19-positive and 1665 DAI were presented. Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) infections predominated during the study (n = 98; 9.9%). The patients with COVID-19 had a higher frequency of metallo-beta-lactamase-producing CRE infections (n = 15; 33.3%) compared to patients without the disease (n = 3; 13.0%). Long-stay in the ICU (RR: 2.09; 95% CI: 1.39-3.16), diabetes (RR: 1.73; 95% CI: 1.21-2.49), and mechanical ventilation (RR: 2.13; 95% CI: 1.01-4.51) were CRE infection predictors in COVID-19 patients, with a mortality rate of 60.3%. CONCLUSION: CRE infections were predominant in COVID-19 patients. In pandemic situations, the strategies to control DAI should be maintained to avoid infections caused by resistant bacteria, such as length of stay in the ICU and duration of mechanical ventilation.

Outcomes and complications of hospitalised patients with HIV-TB co-infection.

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis is one of the most common causes of hospitalisation in patients with HIV. Despite this, hospital outcomes of patients with this co-infection have rarely been described since antiretroviral therapy became widely available. METHODS: Prospective cohort study of HIV-infected adult patients hospitalised with TB in six referral hospitals in Medellin, Colombia, from August 2014 to July 2015. RESULTS: Among 128 HIV-infected patients hospitalised with tuberculosis, the mean age was 38.4 years; 79.7% were men. HIV was diagnosed on admission in 28.9% of patients. The median CD4 + T-cell count was 125 (±158 SD) cells/µL. Only 47.3% of patients with a known diagnosis of HIV upon admission were on antiretroviral therapy, and only 11.1% had a tuberculin skin test in the previous year. Drug toxicity due to tuberculosis medications occurred in 11.7% of patients. Mean length of stay was 23.2 days, and 10.7% of patients were readmitted. Mortality was 5.5%. CONCLUSIONS: Hospital mortality attributable to tuberculosis in patients with HIV is low in reference hospitals in Colombia. Cases of tuberculosis in HIV-infected patients occur mainly in patients with advanced HIV, or not on antiretroviral therapy, despite a known diagnosis of HIV. Only one of every 10 patients in this cohort had active screening for latent tuberculosis, possibly reflecting missed treatment opportunities.

CONTEXTE: La tuberculose (TB) est l'une des causes les plus courantes d'hospitalisation chez les patients VIH positifs. Malgré cela, les résultats hospitaliers des patients atteints de cette coinfection ont rarement été décrits depuis que le traitement antirétroviral est devenu largement disponible. MÉTHODES: Etude de cohorte prospective de patients adultes infectés par le VIH hospitalisés pour TB dans six hôpitaux de référence à Medellin, en Colombie, d'août 2014 à juillet 2015. RÉSULTATS: Sur 128 patients infectés par le VIH hospitalisés pour TB, l'âge moyen était de 38,4 ans; 79,7% étaient des hommes. Le VIH a été diagnostiqué à l'admission chez 28,9% des patients. Le nombre médian de lymphocytes T CD4+ était de 125 (±158 SD) cellules/µL. Seuls 47,3% des patients dont le diagnostic de VIH était connu lors de leur admission étaient sous traitement antirétroviral et 11,1% seulement avaient subi un test cutané à la tuberculine l'année précédente. Une toxicité médicamenteuse due aux médicaments antituberculeux est survenue chez 11,7% des patients. La durée moyenne de séjour était de 23,2 jours et 10,7% des patients ont été réadmis. La mortalité était de 5,5%. CONCLUSIONS: La mortalité hospitalière attribuable à la TB chez les patients VIH positifs est faible dans les hôpitaux de référence en Colombie. Les cas de TB chez les patients infectés par le VIH surviennent principalement chez les patients à un stade avancé du VIH, ou qui ne sont pas sous traitement antirétroviral, malgré un diagnostic connu de VIH. Seul un patient sur 10 de cette cohorte a subi un dépistage actif de la TB latente, ce qui reflète peut-être des opportunités de traitement manquées.

Artritis séptica por Streptococcus equi: reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura / Septic arthritis due to Streptococcus equi: a case report and review of the literatura

En humanos las infecciones producidas por Streptococcus equi son de rara ocurrencia, tienen una amplia variedad de formas de presentación, incluyendo compromiso articular, el cual ha sido pocas veces descrito en humanos y aún menos en pacientes inmunocompetentes. En este artículo se presenta un caso de artritis séptica por S. equi que ocurrió por una exposición ocupacional en un paciente inmunocompetente y la revisión de la literatura relacionada.

Human infections caused by Streptococcus equi are rare, have a wide variety of forms of presentation, including joint involvement, which has been rarely described in humans and even less in immunocompetent patients. In this article we present a septic arthritis case due to S. equi that occurred due to an occupational exposure in an immunocompetent patient, and a review of the related literature as well. The publication of this case report was accepted by the institutional ethics committee and the consent signed by the patient was obtained.

Caracterización clínica y microbiológica de la bacteriemia por Staphylococcus aureus / Clinical and microbiological characterization of bacteremia by Staphylococcus aureus

Resumen Introducción: Staphylococcus aureus es una frecuente causa de bacteriemias y el incremento en las tasas de resistencia dificulta su tratamiento inicial. La incidencia de bacteriemias por S. aureus resistente a meticilina (SAMR) ha aumentado, principalmente en las infecciones adquiridas en el medio hospitalario. Este estudio pretende caracterizar clínicamente a los pacientes con bacteriemia por S. aureus detectados en un hospital de Medellín y definir su perfil de resistencia microbiana. Métodos: cohorte retrospectiva en un hospital de tercer nivel. Se incluyeron pacientes >16 años con aislamiento para Staphylococcus aureus en sangre periférica. Se registró información relacionada con el episodio, el sitio de adquisición, la clasificación microbiológica y las características clínicas. Resultados: de 775 reportes de hemocultivos positivos para S. aureus, finalmente se ingresaron 698 pacientes al estudio. La mediana de edad fue de 58 años (RIQ=42-69), 383 eran hombres (54.9%). En 354 pacientes (50.7%) la bacteriemia era de origen nosocomial y el 26.2% (n=183) eran SAMR. En 123 (17.6%) bacteriemias adquiridas en la comunidad, la frecuencia de SAMR fue 33.3% (n=41). El antecedente más frecuente fue tener un catéter vascular en 321 pacientes (46%). Se inició terapia empírica en 67.2% de los casos (n=469). Respecto a la gravedad, la mediana del puntaje SOFA fue de 4 (RIQ=1-5), APACHE II de 15 (RIQ=10-19) y la mortalidad fue del 24.9% (n=174). Conclusiones: a pesar de que la mayoría de bacteriemias son de origen nosocomial, el reporte más frecuente fue SAMS tanto en el grupo nosocomial como en el de la comunidad. Sin embargo, la mortalidad en el grupo de bacteriemia nosocomial fue inferior comparada con la de la comunidad. (Acta Med Colomb 2018; 43: 200-206).

Abstract Introduction: Staphylococcus aureus is a frequent cause of bacteremia and the increase in resistance rates makes initial treatment difficult. The incidence of bacteraemia due to methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) has increased, mainly in infections acquired in the hospital environment. This study aims to clinically characterize patients with S. aureus bacteremia detected in a Medellín hospital and to define their microbial resistance profile. Methods: retrospective cohort in a tertiary hospital. Patients >16 years with isolation for Staphylococcus aureus in peripheral blood were included. Information related to the episode, the acquisition site, the microbiological classification and the clinical characteristics were recorded. Results: Of 775 reports of blood cultures positive for S. aureus, 698 patients were finally admitted to the study. The median age was 58 years (RIQ = 42-69), 383 were men (54.9%). In 354 patients (50.7%) the bacteremia was of nosocomial origin and 26.2% (n = 183) were MRSA. In 123 (17.6%) bacteremia acquired in the community, the frequency of MRSA was 33.3% (n = 41). The most frequent antecedent was to have a vascular catheter in 321 patients (46%). Empirical therapy was initiated in 67.2% of the cases (n = 469). Regarding severity, the SOFA score median was 4 (RIQ = 1-5), APACHE II of 15 (RIQ = 10-19) and mortality was 24.9% (n = 174). Conclusions: although the majority of bacteremia are of nosocomial origin, the most frequent report was MSSA in both the nosocomial and community groups. Despite this, mortality in the nosocomial bacteremia group was lower compared with that of the community. (Acta Med Colomb 2018; 43: 200-206).

Hospitalization causes and outcomes in HIV patients in the late antiretroviral era in Colombia.

BACKGROUND: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has modified the natural history of HIV-infection: the incidence of opportunistic infections (OIs) has decreased and mortality associated to HIV has improved dramatically. The reasons for hospitalization have changed; OIs are no longer the most common reason for admission. This study describes the patient population, admission diagnosis and hospital course of HIV patients in Colombia in the ART era. METHODS: Patients admitted with HIV/AIDS at six hospitals in Medellin, Colombia between August 1, 2014 and July 31, 2015 were included. Demographic, laboratory, and clinical data were prospectively collected. RESULTS: 551 HIV-infected patients were admitted: 76.0% were male, the median age was 37 (30-49). A new diagnosis of HIV was made in 22.0% of patients during the index admission. 56.0% of patients of the entire cohort had been diagnosed with HIV for more than 1 year and 68.9% were diagnosed in an advanced stage of the disease. More than 50.0% of patients had CD4 counts less than 200 CD4 cells/µL and viral loads greater than 100,000 copies. The main reasons for hospital admissions were OIs, tuberculosis, esophageal candidiasis and Toxoplasma encephalitis. The median hospital stay was 14 days (IQR 8-23). Admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) was required in 10.3% of patients and 14.3% were readmitted to the hospital; mortality was 5.4%. CONCLUSIONS: Similar to other countries in the developing world, in Colombia, the leading cause of hospitalization among HIV-infected patients remain opportunistic infections. However, in-hospital mortality was low, similar to those described for high-income countries. Strategies to monitor and optimize the adherence and retention in HIV programs are fundamental to maximize the benefit of ART.

Infecciones tempranas en pacientes trasplantados en un hospital de alta complejidad / Early infections in transplant patients in a quaternary care hospital

Objetivo: Determinar las características epidemiológicas, clínicas y microbiológicas de las infecciones tempranas en pacientes trasplantados en un hospital de alta complejidad. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo retrospectivo transversal utilizando la base de datos del centro de trasplantes y las historias clínicas de los pacientes trasplantados. Se incluyeron pacientes que adquirieron infección en el primer mes pos trasplante. El análisis de los datos se realizó en el software estadístico SPSS 21.0 (r), se calcularon medidas descriptivas y de asociación (chi cuadrado y test exacto de Fisher). Resultados: Se estudiaron 53 pacientes trasplantados. La prevalencia de infecciones tempranas fue de 24,7%. La prevalencia por tipo de trasplante fue: para trasplante combinado hígado/riñón 50%, para trasplante de intestino 33,3%, para trasplante de hígado 28,8% y para trasplante renal 21,6%. Las infecciones más frecuentes fueron: infección el tracto urinario (43,4%), bacteriemia (26,4%) e infección del sitio operatorio (22,6%). Las infecciones bacterianas fueron las más predominantes con un 88,6%, seguidas por las infecciones fúngicas en un 7,5 % y las virales en un 3,7%. Los microorganismos más frecuentes fueron: Escherichia coli (60,4%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (17%), y Staphylococcus aureus (5,7%). El 41,5% de los microrganismos presentaron multirresistencia, de éstos Escherichia coli con un 54,5% y Klebsiella pneumoniae con un 40,9%, productoras de betalactamasas de espectro extendido (BLEE). Conclusiones: Las infecciones bacterianas fueron las más frecuentes, en su mayoría asociadas a la atención en salud, con mayor prevalencia de infección del tracto urinario y un alto porcentaje de multirresistencia antimicrobiana.

Objective: To determine the epidemiological, clinical and microbiological characteristics of early infections in transplant patients in a quaternary care hospital. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional retrospective study was performed using the database transplant center and the medical records of transplant patients.The study included transplant patients who acquired infection in the first month after transplant. The data analysis was performed using SPSS 21.0 statistical software, descriptive and association measures (chi squared and Fisher exact test) were calculated. Results: The study included 53 transplant patients. The prevalence of early infections was 24.7%. The prevalence according to the type of transplant were: 50% in combined liver-kidney transplantation, 33,3% in intestine, 28,8% in liver and 21,6% in kidney transplantation. The most frecuent infections were: urinary tract infection (43.4 %), bacteremia (26,4%) and surgical site infection (22,6%). Bacterial infections were the most predominant (88,6 %), followed by fungal (7,5%) and viral infections (3,7%). The most frecuent microorganisms were Escherichia coli (60,4%) , Klebsiella pneumoniae (17%), and Staphylococcus aureus (5,7%). 41,5% of microorganisms evidenced multidrug resistance, Escherichia coli (54,5%) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (40,9 %), extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producers ( ESBL). Conclusions: Bacterial infections were the most frecuent, mostly associated with health care, with higher prevalence of urinary tract infection and a high percentage of multidrug resistance.

[Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients infected with Leptospira spp. treated at four hospitals in Medellín, Colombia, 2008-2013].

INTRODUCTION: Leptospirosis remains a significant health problem in tropical regions including Latin America, where its presentation is 100 times higher than that observed in other regions of the world. Mortality reaches 10% in severe cases. Its diagnosis is challenging because clinical manifestations during the initial phase are non-specific and because of limited availability of diagnostic tests. OBJECTIVE: To describe the demographic and clinical characteristics and the outcomes in hospitalized patients with leptospirosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective study included patients treated at four institutions in Medellín between January, 2009, and December, 2013, with a compatible clinical picture and a positive IgM for Leptospira spp. RESULTS: We included 119 patients, 80% male, and 58% of rural origin. The mean duration of symptoms was 9.6 days (SD=9.6). Eighty nine per cent of patients had fever; 62%, jaundice; 74%, myalgia; 46%, diarrhea; 41%, hepatomegaly; 13%, splenomegaly, and 13%, conjunctival injection. Fifty four per cent of patients had impaired renal function; 32%, pulmonary compromise, and 13%, liver failure. Sixteen per cent required admission to the ICU; 12%, mechanical ventilation, and 11%, vasopressor therapy.Weil's syndrome occurred in 38.6% and 5% died. The average hospital stay was 11 days (SD=9.6). CONCLUSIONS: In this population, the clinical manifestations and complications of leptospirosis were similar to those reported in the literature. We observed a relatively low overall mortality in relation to global statistics.

Características sociodemográficas y clínicas de pacientes con infección por Leptospira spp. atendidos en cuatro centros hospitalarios de Medellín, Colombia, 2008-2013 / Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients infected with Leptospira spp. treated at four hospitals in Medellín, Colombia, 2008-2013

Resumen Introducción: La leptospirosis continúa siendo un problema significativo de salud en regiones tropicales, incluidos los países de Latinoamérica, donde es 100 veces más frecuente que en otras regiones del mundo. En los cuadros graves de la enfermedad, su mortalidad alcanza el 10 %. Su diagnóstico es un reto debido a que las manifestaciones clínicas en la fase inicial son inespecíficas y a la poca disponibilidad de pruebas diagnósticas. Objetivo: Describir las características sociodemográficas y clínicas, y el desenlace de la enfermedad en pacientes hospitalizados con leptospirosis. Materiales y métodos: Es un estudio retrospectivo que incluyó pacientes atendidos en cuatro instituciones de Medellín, entre enero de 2009 y diciembre de 2013, con un cuadro clínico sugestivo e IgM positiva para Leptospira spp. Resultados: Se incluyeron 119 pacientes, 80 % hombres y 58 % de procedencia rural. La duración promedio de los síntomas fue de 9,6 días (DE=9,6). El 89 % de los pacientes presentó fiebre; el 62 %, ictericia; el 74 %, mialgias; el 46 %, diarrea; el 41 %, hepatomegalia; el 13 %, esplenomegalia, y 13 %, enrojecimiento de los ojos. En 54 % de los pacientes hubo deterioro de la función renal, en 32 %, compromiso pulmonar y, en 13 %, falla hepática. El 16 % de los pacientes requirió atención en la unidad de cuidados intensivos, el 12 %, asistencia respiratoria mecánica, y el 11 %, administración de vasopresores. En 38,6 % de ellos la enfermedad cursó con síndrome de Weil y el 5 % falleció. La duración promedio de la hospitalización fue de 11 días (DE=9,6). Conclusiones:. La leptospirosis en esta población tuvo manifestaciones clínicas y complicaciones similares a las reportadas en la literatura científica. Se observó una mortalidad general relativamente baja comparada con las estadísticas mundiales.

Abstract Introduction: Leptospirosis remains a significant health problem in tropical regions including Latin America, where its presentation is 100 times higher than that observed in other regions of the world. Mortality reaches 10% in severe cases. Its diagnosis is challenging because clinical manifestations during the initial phase are non-specific and because of limited availability of diagnostic tests Objective: To describe the demographic and clinical characteristics and the outcomes in hospitalized patients with leptospirosis. Materials and methods: This retrospective study included patients treated at four institutions in Medellín between January, 2009, and December, 2013, with a compatible clinical picture and a positive IgM for Leptospira spp. Results: We included 119 patients, 80% male, and 58% of rural origin. The mean duration of symptoms was 9.6 days (SD=9.6). Eighty nine per cent of patients had fever; 62%, jaundice; 74%, myalgia; 46%, diarrhea; 41%, hepatomegaly; 13%, splenomegaly, and 13%, conjunctival injection. Fifty four per cent of patients had impaired renal function; 32%, pulmonary compromise, and 13%, liver failure. Sixteen per cent required admission to the ICU; 12%, mechanical ventilation, and 11%, vasopressor therapy. Weil's syndrome occurred in 38.6% and 5% died. The average hospital stay was 11 days (SD=9.6). Conclusions: In this population, the clinical manifestations and complications of leptospirosis were similar to those reported in the literature. We observed a relatively low overall mortality in relation to global statistics.

Brote de pseudofungemia por fusarium spp. en una unidad oncológica infantil / Outbreak of pseudofungemia by fusarium spp. in a pediatric oncology unit

Introducción: dentro del comportamiento microbiológico de una unidad oncológica pediátrica en Medellín, Colombia, se detectó una presentación inusual de casos de fungemia por Fusarium spp. en un corto periodo. Objetivo: describir un brote hospitalario causado por Fusarium spp. en pacientes pediátricos hospitalizadosen una unidad oncológica en Medellín, Colombia. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo sobre un brote hospitalario por Fusarium spp. aislado en sangre de cinco pacientes pediátricos hospitalizados en una unidad de oncología en Medellín, Colombia, entre diciembre de 2012 y febrero de 2013. Resultados: cuatro de los cinco pacientes con hemocultivos positivos para Fusarium spp. tenían acceso venoso central y en tres de ellos el único hemocultivo positivo fue tomado a través de una de las vías del catéter. Dado lo anterior, sumado a que no había correlación con los hallazgos clínicos, tres pacientes se consideraron casos de pseudofungemias y no se les administró tratamiento antifúngico. Dentro de las hipótesis planteadas sobre la causa del brote se confirmó la contaminación del ambiente con el hongo debido a un sistema de ventilación ineficiente. Conclusiones: en la mayoría de los casos del brote Fusarium spp. se consideró contaminante de los dispositivos intravasculares y se asoció a dificultades en el control ambiental de las habitaciones.

Introduction: an unusual presentation of cases of fungemia by Fusarium spp. was detected in pediatric oncology unit of Medellin, Colombia, in a short period. Objective: To describe a hospital outbreak caused by Fusarium spp. in pediatric hospitalized patients in an oncology unit of Medellin, Colombia. Materials and methods: A descriptive study of a hospital outbreak by Fusarium spp. isolated in blood cultures of five pediatric patients hospitalized in an oncology unit of Medellin, Colombia, between December 2012 and February 2013. Results: Four of the five patients with positive blood cultures for Fusarium spp. had central venous access, and in three of them, the unique positive blood culture was taken through one of the catheter tracks. Because of this and considering that there was no correlation with the clinical findings, three cases were determined as pseudofungemia and the antifungal treatment was not administered. Among the hypotheses raised about the outbreak cause, contamination of the environment with the fungus was confirmed due to an inefficient ventilation system. Conclusions: In most outbreak cases, Fusarium spp. was considered a contaminant of intravascular devices and it was associated with difficulties in rooms’ environmental controls.

Factores clínicos asociados a multirresistencia bacteriana en un hospital de cuarto nivel / Clinical factors associated with bacterial multidrug resistance in a quaternary care hospital

Introducción: Las infecciones causadas por bacterias multirresistentes aumentan la morbilidad, la mortalidad, los costos de la atención y ocasionan dificultades para el tratamiento. Conocer los factores asociados a la infección por bacterias multirresistentes es clave para una adecuada vigilancia y control que permita mejorar la atención de los pacientes en los hospitales. Objetivo: Determinar factores clínicos asociados a infección por bacterias multirresistentes en un hospital de alta complejidad. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio de casos y controles utilizando las historias clínicas de pacientes hospitalizados. La selección de los controles se hizo por muestreo aleatorizado simple. Los análisis de los datos se realizaron en el software SPSS 21.0, se calcularon medidas descriptivas y de asociación (U de Mann-Whitney, chi-cuadrado y OR), y se realizó un modelo multivariado mediante regresión logística para el cálculo del OR ajustado. Resultados: Se encontraron asociaciones significativas con inmunosupresión por medicamentos (OR = 2,58), trasplante (OR = 2,88), hospitalización (OR = 1,73) o cirugía (OR = 1,78) en los 3 meses previos a la infección, diálisis (OR = 3,53), catéter venoso central (OR = 2,16), nutrición parenteral (OR = 2,06) y terapia antibiótica en las 48 h previas a la infección (OR = 1,86). En el modelo multivariado fueron importantes la hospitalización previa (OR = 1,83) y tener EPOC (OR = 3,07). Conclusiones: La hospitalización previa y la EPOC son factores de riesgo independientes para adquirir infección por bacterias multirresistentes. Además, aunque no fue posible estimar el riesgo debido a que no se encontraron controles expuestos, la nutrición parenteral y el uso de quinolonas en las 48 h previas a la infección fueron importantes en la ocurrencia del evento.

Introduction: Infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria increase morbidity, mortality, care costs and cause difficulties with treatment. Understanding the factors associated with infection by multidrug resistant bacteria is key to proper monitoring and control and to enabling improved patients care in hospitals. Objective: To determine the clinical factors associated with infection by multidrug-resistant bacteria in a quaternary care hospital. Materials and methods: A retrospective case-control study was performed using the medical records of hospitalized patients from October 2011 to July 2014. The selection of controls was carried out by simple random sampling. The data analysis was performed using SPSS 21.0 software, descriptive and association measures (Mann-Whitney, chi-squared and OR) were calculated, and a multivariate model was performed using logistic regression to calculate the adjusted OR. Results: We found significant associations with immunosuppressive drugs (OR = 2.58), transplantation (OR = 2,88), hospitalization (OR = 1.73) and surgery (OR = 1.78) in the 3 months prior to infection, dialysis (OR = 3.53), central venous catheters (OR = 2.16), parenteral nutrition (OR = 2.06) and antibiotic therapy within 48 h prior to infection (OR = 1.86). In the multivariate model previous hospitalization was important (OR = 1.83) and COPD (OR = 3.07). Conclusions: Previous hospitalization and COPD were independent risk factors for acquiring infections by multidrug resistant bacteria. In addition, although it was not possible to estimate risk because we did not find exposed controls, parenteral nutrition and the use of quinolones in the 48 h prior to infection were important factors in the occurrence of infection.

Bacteriemia recurrente por Bordetella bronchiseptica en un paciente con trasplante de medula ósea / Bordetella bronchiseptica recurrent bacteraemia in a patient with bone marrow transplantation

Se reporta un caso de bacteriemia recurrente por Bordetella bronchiseptica en un paciente inmunocomprometido con antecedentes de trasplante alogénico de medula ósea por síndrome mielodisplásico, quien ingresó al hospital por síndrome febril. Bordetella bronchiseptica es un agente patógeno veterinario poco común en humanos que afecta principalmente a pacientes inmunocomprometidos y es causa poco frecuente de bacteriemia.

We report a case of recurrent bacteraemia caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica in an immunocompromised patient with a history of allogenic bone marrow transplantation for myelodysplastic syndrome, who was admitted to hospital with febrile syndrome. Bordetella bronchiseptica is an uncommon human pathogen which mainly affects immunocompromised patients, being a rare cause of bacteraemia.

[Bordetella bronchiseptica recurrent bacteraemia in a patient with bone marrow transplantation]. / Bacteriemia recurrente por Bordetella bronchiseptica en un paciente con trasplante de medula ósea.

We report a case of recurrent bacteraemia caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica in an immunocompromised patient with a history of allogenic bone marrow transplantation for myelodysplastic syndrome, who was admitted to hospital with febrile syndrome. Bordetella bronchiseptica is an uncommon human pathogen which mainly affects immunocompromised patients, being a rare cause of bacteraemia.

[Risk factors for multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, in a tertiary hospital in Colombia]. / Factores de riesgo para infección por Pseudomonas aeruginosa multi-resistente en un hospital de alta complejidad.

INTRODUCTION: multi-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MR) is frequently associated with healthcare infections. Its epidemiology is complex and few studies help to understand it. A study about risk factors associated with this type of bacteria is needed. OBJECTIVE: To determine risk factors associated with MR P. aeruginosa infection in hospitalized patients from the Hospital Universitario San Vicente Foundation-Medellin. MATERIALS AND METHODS: case-control study to identify risk factors associated with infection by MR P. aeruginosa. RESULTS: 140 patients were included, 70 in each group. Bivariate analysis found association with previous use of carbapenems (OR 3.12 - IC 1.21 to 8.03, p = 0.02), aminoglycosides (OR 5.09 - CI: 1.38 to 18, 77, p = 0.01) and days of stay prior to isolation of the organism (OR 1.03 - CI: 1.01-1.05, p = 0.01). In multivariate analysis MR P. aeruginosa infection was associated with hospital stay (OR 1.03 - IC 1.01 to 1.05), use of aminoglycosides (OR 1.30 to 19.28) and treatment with two or more antimicrobials in the last 30 days (OR 3.09 - CI: 1.26 to 7.58). The risk of developing infection was 3% per day of hospital stay prior to isolation of the agent. CONCLUSION: Developing MR P. aeruginosa infection was associated with prior use of antimicrobials and prior hospital stay.

Similar frequencies of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates producing KPC and VIM carbapenemases in diverse genetic clones at tertiary-care hospitals in Medellín, Colombia.

Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa has become a serious health threat worldwide due to the limited options available for its treatment. Understanding its epidemiology contributes to the control of antibiotic resistance. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical and molecular characteristics of infections caused by carbapenem-resistant P. aeruginosa isolates in five tertiary-care hospitals in Medellín, Colombia. A cross-sectional study was conducted in five tertiary-care hospitals from June 2012 to March 2014. All hospitalized patients infected by carbapenem-resistant P. aeruginosa were included. Clinical information was obtained from medical records. Molecular analyses included PCR for detection of bla(VIM), bla(IMP), bla(NDM), bla(OXA-48), and bla(KPC) genes plus pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and multilocus sequence typing (MLST) for molecular typing. A total of 235 patients were enrolled: 91.1% of them were adults (n = 214), 88.1% (n = 207) had prior antibiotic use, and 14.9% (n = 35) had urinary tract infections. The bla(VIM-2) and bla(KPC-2) genes were detected in 13.6% (n = 32) and 11.5% (n = 27), respectively, of all isolates. Two isolates harbored both genes simultaneously. For KPC-producing isolates, PFGE revealed closely related strains within each hospital, and sequence types (STs) ST362 and ST235 and two new STs were found by MLST. With PFGE, VIM-producing isolates appeared highly diverse, and MLST revealed ST111 in four hospitals and five new STs. These results show that KPC-producing P. aeruginosa is currently disseminating rapidly and occurring at a frequency similar to that of VIM-producing P. aeruginosa isolates (approximately 1:1 ratio) in Medellín, Colombia. Diverse genetic backgrounds among resistant strains suggest an excessive antibiotic pressure resulting in the selection of resistant strains.

Factores de riesgo para infección por Pseudomonas aeruginosa multi-resistente en un hospital de alta complejidad / Risk factors for multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, in a tertiary hospital in Colombia

Introduction: multi-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MR) is frequently associated with healthcare infections. Its epidemiology is complex and few studies help to understand it. A study about risk factors associated with this type of bacteria is needed. Objective: To determine risk factors associated with MR P. aeruginosa infection in hospitalized patients from the Hospital Universitario San Vicente Foundation-Medellin. Materials and Methods: case-control study to identify risk factors associated with infection by MR P. aeruginosa. Results: 140 patients were included, 70 in each group. Bivariate analysis found association with previous use of carbapenems (OR 3.12 - IC 1.21 to 8.03, p = 0.02), aminoglycosides (OR 5.09 - CI: 1.38 to 18, 77, p = 0.01) and days of stay prior to isolation of the organism (OR 1.03 - CI: 1.01-1.05, p = 0.01). In multivariate analysis MR P. aeruginosa infection was associated with hospital stay (OR 1.03 - IC 1.01 to 1.05), use of aminoglycosides (OR 1.30 to 19.28) and treatment with two or more antimicrobials in the last 30 days (OR 3.09 - CI: 1.26 to 7.58). The risk of developing infection was 3% per day of hospital stay prior to isolation of the agent. Conclusion: Developing MR P. aeruginosa infection was associated with prior use of antimicrobials and prior hospital stay.

Introducción: Pseudomonas aeruginosa multi-resistente (MR) es causa frecuente de infecciones asociadas al cuidado de la salud, su epidemiología es compleja y hay pocos estudios que permiten comprenderla. El estudio de los factores de riesgo asociados a este tipo de bacterias es necesario para la implementación de estrategias de control de las mismas. Objetivo: Determinar factores de riesgo asociados a infección por P. aeruginosa MR en pacientes hospitalizados en el Hospital Universitario de San Vicente Fundación-Medellín. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio analítico con abordaje como casos y controles para determinar factores de riesgo asociados a infección por P. aeruginosa MR. Resultados: Se incluyó un total de 140 pacientes, 70 en cada grupo. En el análisis bivariado se encontró asociación con el uso previo de carbapenémicos (OR 3,12- IC 1,21-8,03; p: 0,02), aminoglucósidos (OR 5,09- IC: 1,38-18,77; p: 0,01) y el tiempo por día de estancia previo al aislamiento (OR 1,03- IC: 1,01-1,05; p: 0,01). En el análisis multivariado hay asociación entre la estancia hospitalaria (OR 1,03- IC 1,01-1,05), el uso de aminoglucósidos (OR 1,30-19,28) y el uso de dos o más antimicrobianos en los últimos 30 días (OR 3,09- IC: 1,26-7,58) con el desarrollo de infecciones por P. aeruginosa MR. El riesgo de desarrollar una infección por esta bacteria fue de 3% por cada día de estancia hospitalaria previo al aislamiento. Conclusión: El desarrollar infección por P. aeruginosa MR se asoció con el uso previo de antimicrobianos y con el tiempo previo de estancia hospitalaria.

[Multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, predisposing factors and associated mortality in a tertiary-care hospital in Colombia]. / Klebsiella pneumoniae multi-resistente, factores predisponentes y mortalidad asociada en un hospital universitario en Colombia.

INTRODUCTION: Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a serious public health problem that is increasing worldwide. Resistant (R) Klebsiella pneumoniae is one of the main pathogens isolated in nosocomial infections. The aim of this study was to explore risk factors associated with the acquisition of infection by R-K. pneumoniae and mortality. METHODS: Prospective cohort study conducted in a hospital of high complexity of Medellin, October/2009-April/2010. The exposed group was defined as patients infected with R-K. pneumoniae (producing b-lactamases or carbapenemases). In order to identify risk factors associated with infection by R-K. pneumoniae and 30 day mortality, logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards regression were used. RESULTS: 243 patients were included in the study, 84 infected with R-K. pneumoniae and 159 infected with susceptible K. pneumoniae. Female sex (OR = 2.51 95% 1.37 to 4.6), the co-existence of cardiovascular disease (OR = 2.13 95% CI 1.14 to 3.99), previous use of ceftriaxone (OR = 9.52 95% CI 2.63 to 34.46) and carbapenems (OR = 4.23 95% CI 2.41 to 7.42) were risk factors associated to infection with R-K. pneumoniae. Some predictors of mortality were malignant neoplasia (HR = 4.43 95% CI 2.13 to 9.22) and mechanical ventilation (HR = 3.81 95% CI 1.99 to 7.28). There was no difference in 30-day mortality when comparing patients in both groups. CONCLUSIONS: Female gender, cardiovascular disease and previous use of antimicrobials were associated with infection by R-K. pneumoniae. Thirty-day mortality was similar in both groups of patients.

Klebsiella pneumoniae multi-resistente, factores predisponentes y mortalidad asociada en un hospital universitario en Colombia / Multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, predisposing factors and associated mortality in a tertiary-care hospital in Colombia

Introduction: Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a serious public health problem that is increasing worldwide. Resistant (R) Klebsiella pneumoniae is one of the main pathogens isolated in nosocomial infections. The aim of this study was to explore risk factors associated with the acquisition of infection by R-K. pneumoniae and mortality. Methods: Prospective cohort study conducted in a hospital of high complexity of Medellin, October/2009-April/2010. The exposed group was defined as patients infected with R-K. pneumoniae (producing b-lactamases or carbapenemases). In order to identify risk factors associated with infection by R-K. pneumoniae and 30 day mortality, logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards regression were used. Results: 243 patients were included in the study, 84 infected with R-K. pneumoniae and 159 infected with susceptible K. pneumoniae. Female sex (OR = 2.51 95% 1.37 to 4.6), the co-existence of cardiovascular disease (OR = 2.13 95% CI 1.14 to 3.99), previous use of ceftriaxone (OR = 9.52 95% CI 2.63 to 34.46) and carbapenems (OR = 4.23 95% CI 2.41 to 7.42) were risk factors associated to infection with R-K. pneumoniae. Some predictors of mortality were malignant neoplasia (HR = 4.43 95% CI 2.13 to 9.22) and mechanical ventilation (HR = 3.81 95% CI 1.99 to 7.28). There was no difference in 30-day mortality when comparing patients in both groups. Conclusions: Female gender, cardiovascular disease and previous use of antimicrobials were associated with infection by R-K. pneumoniae. Thirty-day mortality was similar in both groups of patients.

Introducción: La resistencia bacteriana a antimicrobianos es un grave problema de salud pública que va aumentando en el mundo. Klebsiella pneumoniae resistente (R) es uno de los principales patógenos aislado en infecciones hospitalarias. El objetivo de este estudio fue explorar factores de riesgo asociados con la adquisición de infección por K. pneumoniae R y con mortalidad. Metodología: Estudio de cohorte prospectivo realizado en un hospital de alta complejidad de Medellín, octubre/2009-abril/2010. El grupo expuesto se definió como pacientes infectados por K. pneumoniae R (productora de β-lactamasas de espectro extendido o carbapenemasas). Se hicieron regresión logística para identificar los factores de riesgo asociados con infección por K. pneumoniae R, y regresión de riesgos proporcionales de Cox para identificar los factores asociados con mortalidad a 30 días. Resultados: Se incluyeron 243 pacientes al estudio, 84 infectados con K. pneumoniae R y 159 con K. pneumoniae sensible.El sexo femenino (OR = 2,51 IC95% 1,37-4,6), la co-existencia de enfermedad cardiovascular (OR = 2,13 IC 95% 1,14-3,99), uso previo de ceftriaxona (OR = 9,52 IC95% 2,63-34,46) y carbapenémicos (OR = 4,23 IC95% 2,41-7,42) fueron factores de riesgo asociados con la probabilidad de infectarse por K. pneumoniae R. Algunos factores predictores de mortalidad fueron las neoplasias malignas (HR = 4,43 IC95% 2,13-9,22) y la ventilación mecánica (HR = 3,81 IC95% 1,99-7,28). No hubo diferencia en la mortalidad a 30 días al comparar los pacientes de ambos grupos. Conclusiones: El sexo femenino, la enfermedad cardiovascular y el uso previo de antimicrobianos se vieron asociados con infección por K. pneumoniae R. La mortalidad a 30 días fue similar en ambos grupos de pacientes.

Paragonimiasis y afectaciones pulmonar, neurológica y hepática: presentación de caso / Pulmonary, neurological and hepatic compromise in paragonimiasis: case report

La paragonimiasis es una infección parasitaria, con manifestaciones principalmente pulmonares; sin embargo, debido a la migración errática del parásito, puede afectar otros órganos. Esta enfermedad es endémica en el sureste asiático, aunque también se han descrito casos en otras regiones tropicales y subtropicales. En este artículo se reporta un caso de un paciente indígena con manifestaciones pulmonares por paragonimiasis y, además, alteraciones neurológicas y hepáticas.

Klebsiella pneumoniae como patógeno intrahospitalario: epidemiología y resistencia / Klebsiella pneumoniae as a nosocomial pathogen: epidemiology and drug resistance

La resistencia bacteriana es un problema serio, de magnitud creciente y presentación universal, que reviste gran importancia, especialmente en los ambientes hospitalarios; los microorganismos más frecuentemente aislados de pacientes con infecciones intrahospitalarias son Staphylococcus aureus y Escherichia coli. En Medellín, sin embargo, Klebsiella pneumoniae ha cobrado gran importancia en años recientes debido a su gran incremento como agente causal de ese tipo de infecciones, lo que motiva esta revisión. Se incluyen los siguientes aspectos: microbiología, epidemiología, diseminación, resistencia a los beta-lactámicos y sus mecanismos, impacto clínico e importancia del problema en la ciudad.

Worldwide, bacterial resistance is an increasingly serious problem, especially in hospital environments. Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli are the most frequently isolated microorganisms in patients with nosocomial infections. In Medellín, Colombia, however, Klebsiella pneumoniae has become increasingly important in this kind of infection, for which reason this review was carried out. It includes the following aspects: microbiology, epidemiology, dissemination, resistance to betalactamic antibiotics and its mechanisms, clinical impact and importance of the problem in this city.

K. pneumoniae: ¿La nueva "superbacteria"?: Patogenicidad, epidemiología y mecanismos de resistencia / K. pneumoniae: the new "superbacteria"?: Pathogenicity, epidemiology and resistance mechanisms

La resistencia de los microorganismos a los antibióticos es un problema cada vez creciente en salud pública. Entre estos, Klebsiella pneumoniae es un representante importante no sólo por su frecuencia como causa de infecciones asociadas al cuidado de la salud y de la comunidad, sino por los mecanismos patogénicos que posee, como la capacidad de producir cápsula, la presencia de estructuras especializadas que le permiten adherirse a las células del hospedero (pilis), y de sideróforos que le permiten obtener el hierro necesario para su desarrollo. La resistencia de Klebsiella pneumoniae a los antimicrobianos ha evolucionado de acuerdo con la aparición y uso de estas moléculas en el tratamiento de los pacientes, siendo cada vez más amplio el espectro que abarcan, el cual va desde la resistencia a la ampicilina por la producción de la ß lactamasa SHV– 1, hasta la resistencia a los carbapenemos por diversos mecanismos, pasando por la producción de las ß lactamasas de espectro extendido, denominadas así por su capacidad de degradar las cefalosporinas de últimas generaciones y el aztreonam.El laboratorio de microbiología debe seguir las recomendaciones internacionales para detectar y confirmar la presencia de estos mecanismos de resistencia en las cepas cultivadas de las muestras remitidas para su estudio, e igual que el clínico, debe interpretar de manera óptima sus resultados, de tal forma que se pueda elegir y administrar el antibiótico más apropiado para el paciente.

The antimicrobial resistance is an increasing problem of public health. Klebsiella pneumoniae has become one of the most important pathogens because it is a frequent cause of nosocomial and community acquired infections and it has pathogenicity mechanisms like capsules, adhesive properties mediated by specialized estructures (pillis) and siderophores that are capable of taking up iron, an essential factor in bacterial growth. The increase in bacterial resistance to antibiotics has evolved with the use of these in patients treatments, being increasingly wide the spectrum that they include, happening from the resistance to ampicillin by the production of betalactamase SHV– 1 to carbapenems resistance by diverse mechanisms, from the production of extendedspectrum betalactamases (ESBL) that are associated with hydrolysis of extended– spectrum cephalosporins and aztreonam. Microbiology laboratory should follow international recommendations to detect and confirm the presence of this resistance mechanism in bacteria and the clinicians should make a suitable interpretation of the results to make the better choice of the antibiotic therapy.