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Acta otorrinolaringol. cir. cuello (En línea) ; 49(1): 53-56, 2021. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1152170

ABSTRACT

Introducción: el absceso epidural posterolateral y la compresión radicular es una rara complicación del absceso retrofaríngeo (ARF). Se realizó el reporte de un caso con esta complicación extremadamente rara. Método: reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura (estudios radiológicos, historia y hallazgos clínicos). Se firmó consentimiento del paciente para la publicación. Resultados: paciente de 33 años remitido a nivel terciario de atención con un cuadro clínico de cervicalgia, odinofagia y fiebre. La tomografía axial computarizada (TAC) y la resonancia magnética nuclear (RMN) mostraron una colección retrofaríngea con compromiso epidural en el espacio medular cervical; en el examen físico se encontró odinofagia, cervicalgia, fiebre y pérdida de la fuerza muscular en el miembro superior derecho. El paciente fue llevado a manejo quirúrgico por otorrinolaringología y ortopedia para el drenaje de la colección; además, se le administró antibioticoterapia con cefepime y clindamicina por 21 días con buenos resultados; se consideró que el origen del absceso era idiopático. Conclusiones: el absceso epidural y la compresión radicular secundarias a un ARF es una rara y potencialmente mortal complicación de esta patología, con secuelas importantes en el paciente que la padece, que requiere un manejo médico-quirúrgico. En nuestro caso el manejo fue interdisciplinario, ya que integró otorrinolaringología, ortopedia, infectología y fisioterapia, lo que resultó en una evolución satisfactoria del paciente.


Introduction: posterolateral epidural abscess and radicular compression is a rare complication of retropharyngeal abscess (RFA), a case report with this extremely rare complication was made. Method: case report and review of the literature (radiological studies, clinical history, clinical findings) patient's consent was signed for the publication. Results: a 33-year-old patient referred at the tertiary care level with a clinical picture of cervicalgia, odynophagia and fever; CT and MRI showed retropharyngeal collection with epidural involvement in the cord cervical space, physical examination, odynophagia, cervicalgia, fever and loss of muscle strength in the right upper limb. Led to surgical management by ENT and orthopedics column for drainage of the collection; antibiotic therapy with cefepime, clindamycin for 21 days with good results; It was considered of idiopathic origin. Conclusions: epidural abscess and root compression secondary to an RFA is a rare and potentially fatal complication of this pathology with important sequelae in the patient, which requires medical-surgical management, in our case the management was integrated interdisciplinary otolaryngology, orthopedics, infectology, physiotherapy , with satisfactory evolution in the patient.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Spinal Cord , Staphylococcal Infections/complications , Retropharyngeal Abscess/complications , Epidural Abscess/etiology , Nerve Compression Syndromes/etiology , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Staphylococcal Infections/diagnostic imaging , Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification , Retropharyngeal Abscess/therapy , Retropharyngeal Abscess/diagnostic imaging , Epidural Abscess/therapy , Epidural Abscess/diagnostic imaging , Nerve Compression Syndromes/therapy , Nerve Compression Syndromes/diagnostic imaging
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Rev. chil. pediatr ; 91(6): 947-952, dic. 2020. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1508052

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INTRODUCCIÓN: Las infecciones osteoarticulares agudas pediátricas constituyen patologías poco frecuentes, siendo de suma importancia realizar un diagnóstico precoz y tratamiento adecuado para evitar las compli caciones agudas o a largo plazo. El absceso de Brodie (AB) es una forma de osteomielitis subaguda de baja incidencia y de difícil diagnóstico, por lo que es imprescindible la sospecha clínica. OBJETIVO: Presentar un caso de AB y describir las características etiológicas y clínicas de esta patología. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente 14 años, evaluado por dolor de muslo derecho de un mes de evolución, afebril y sin antecedente de trauma. Al examen físico no presentaba aumento de volumen, el rango de movimiento (ROM) de cadera derecha era doloroso y la sensibilidad estaba aumentada a la palpación su perficial de banda iliotibial (BIT) derecha. Estudio radiológico sin alteraciones. Por persistir síntomas se solicitó ecografía de muslo que mostró irregularidad ósea cortical. Resonancia Magnética (RM) evidenció lesión en diáfisis de fémur derecho de probable origen tumoral o infeccioso. Parámetros inflamatorios sin alteraciones. Se realizó toma de biopsia y cultivos, aislando Staphylococcus aureus multisensible. Se procedió a aseo quirúrgico y terapia antibiótica endovenosa, evolucionando favo rablemente. CONCLUSIONES: La presentación clínica y laboratorio en AB pueden ser inespecíficas. El clínico no especialista debe tener un alto índice de sospecha de esta patología como posible diagnós tico diferencial en pacientes que persisten con dolor y presentan una alteración radiológica, incluso ante la ausencia de otros síntomas y parámetros inflamatorios normales. Es importante realizar una biopsia ósea para el diagnóstico diferencial de patologías tumorales.


INTRODUCTION: Acute osteoarticular infections in children are rare pathologies, therefore early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial to avoid acute and long-term complications. Brodie's abscess (BA) is an un common type of subacute osteomyelitis, difficult to diagnose, so clinical suspicion is essential. OBJECTIVE: To describe a case of Brodie's abscess and its etiological and clinical features. CLINICAL CASE: A 14-year-old patient was seen at our clinic, who reported a one-month pain in the right thigh, with no history of fever or trauma. Physical examination revealed no volume increase, painful right hip range of motion, and increased sensitivity on superficial palpation of the right iliotibial band. X-rays where normal. Because of the pain persistence, an ultrasound was requested which showed a cortical irregularity. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed and revealed a right femoral diaphysis, due to a possible bone tumor or an infectious process. Lab tests were normal. Biopsy and cultures were collected, identifying multi-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus. He was managed with debridement and intravenous antibiotics, responding positively. CONCLUSIONS: The BA's clinical features and lab tests are unspecific, therefore the non-specialist physician should strongly suspect this pathology as a possible differential diagnosis in patients who persist with pain and present imaging alterations, even when there are no other symptoms or normal inflammatory parameters. A bone biopsy is essential for the differential diagnosis of tumor pathologies.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Osteomyelitis/diagnosis , Staphylococcal Infections/diagnosis , Abscess/diagnosis , Osteomyelitis/microbiology , Osteomyelitis/therapy , Staphylococcal Infections/microbiology , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification , Biopsy , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Combined Modality Therapy , Debridement/methods , Diagnosis, Differential , Abscess/microbiology , Abscess/therapy , Anti-Bacterial Agents/administration & dosage
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Pesqui. vet. bras ; 39(12): 954-960, Dec. 2019. tab, graf, ilus
Article in English | VETINDEX, LILACS | ID: biblio-1056928

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The indiscriminate use of antibiotics in the treatment of caprine mastitis causes the appearance of resistant microorganisms, besides leaving residues in milk, putting at risk to human health. In this way, propolis is an alternative in the treatment of diseases because it has antimicrobial activity, mainly because of the presence of flavonoids in its composition. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of propolis to Staphylococcus spp. Isolated from cases of goat mastitis and qualify the crude ethanoic extract by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). In this study, the minimum bactericidal concentration values of propolis extracts in ethanol, ethyl acetate and hexane showed that the best concentrations capable of promoting the highest mortality of the isolates of Staphylococcus spp. from mastitis in goats, were 6250, 3125 and 1562.5µg/mL, respectively. By the microplate adherence test, it was found that 20.78% isolates were not able to form biofilm, 14.70% were classified as moderate and 64.70% were weak and none as a strong biofilm producer. Propolis in its different diluents was able to affect the formation of biofilm and showed a pronounced marked antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus spp. strains and may be indicated for use in in vivo studies.(AU)


O uso indiscriminado de antibióticos no tratamento de mastite caprina leva ao desenvolvimento de micro-organismos resistentes que poderão estar presentes em alimentos, colocando em risco a saúde humana. Dessa forma, a própolis surge como uma alternativa para o tratamento de doenças por possuir uma ação antimicrobiana, principalmente pela presença de flavonoides em sua composição. O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar o potencial antimicrobiano da própolis frente à Staphylococcus spp. isolados de casos de mastite caprina e qualificar o extrato etanoico bruto por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência (CLAE-DAD). Neste estudo, os valores de concentração bactericida mínima (CBM) dos extratos de própolis em álcool etílico, acetato de etila e hexano nos isolados foram de 6250, 3125 e 1562,5µg/mL, respectivamente. Pelo teste de aderência à microplacas, observou-se que 20,78% dos microorganismos, não foram capazes de formar biofilme, 14,70% foram classificados como moderados, 64,70% em fracos e nenhum como forte produtor de biofilme. A própolis em seus diferentes diluentes foi capaz de afetar a formação de biofilme e apresentou significativa atividade antimicrobiana frente a cepas de Staphylococcus spp., podendo ser indicada para utilização em estudos "in vivo".(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Female , Propolis/therapeutic use , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Staphylococcal Infections/veterinary , Staphylococcus/isolation & purification , Goats/microbiology , Apitherapy/veterinary , Mastitis/therapy , Mastitis/veterinary
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Actual. SIDA. infectol ; 27(99): 12-19, 20190000. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1354218

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El absceso de músculo psoas iliaco se considera una rare-za. Su detección ha mejorado con la utilización de imágenes como la tomografía computada o la resonancia magnética. Presentamos una revisión de casos de absceso de psoas-iliaco internados entre julio de 2015 y febrero de 2018 en un hospital de CABA, Argentina.En este periodo se diagnosticaron un paciente conside-rado de origen primario y ocho de origen secundario. Se observó predominio de colecciones asociadas a es-pondilodiscitis. El síntoma más frecuente fue la fiebre. Staphylococcus aureus fue el germen más rescatado en muestras microbiológicas. Se debe tener alto índice de sospecha de esta patología ante la presencia de fiebre, dolor lumbar y en ocasiones alteración de la marcha. El empleo de antibióticos de amplio espectro sumado a la evacuación de colecciones constituyen la estrategia más efectiva


Psoas-iliac muscle abscess is considered a rarity, the use of images such as computed tomography or magnetic reso-nance imaging has improved its detection.This study reviews cases of psoas-iliac abscess in hospi-talized patients between July 2015 and February 2018 in a hospital in CABA, Argentina.In one of the patients the origin was considered primary ,while in the other eight it was secondary. There was a pre-dominance of collections associated with spondylodiscitis. The most frequent symptom was fever. Staphylococcus au-reus was the most frequent organism obtained in microbio-logical samples. A high level of suspicion must be held in the presence of fever, lumbar pain and sometimes alteration of the gait. The use of broad spectrum antibiotics in addition to evacuation of collections is the most effective strategy.


Subject(s)
Humans , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Psoas Muscles/pathology , Psoas Abscess/diagnosis , Psoas Abscess/etiology , Psoas Abscess/therapy , Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use
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Rev. chil. ortop. traumatol ; 59(1): 35-39, mar. 2018. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-910217

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Los síndromes dolorosos del hombro son relativamente comunes en la práctica clínica. Habitualmente son causados por un número limitado de patologías. Dentro de los diagnósticos diferenciales, el pinzamiento subacromial, las lesiones aisladas del manguito rotador, capsulitis adhesiva, tendinitis cálcica, patología degenerativa de las articulaciones glenohumeral y acromioclavicular, y la inestabilidad crónica del hombro, son causas comunes. Causas infrecuentes son la rotura del tendón del bíceps, neuralgias, patología infecciosa articular y tumores del hombro. Un absceso subpectoral sin sintomatología infecciosa clara es una causa extremadamente rara de hombro doloroso en el adulto. Presentamos el caso de un paciente de 60 años, que inicia con un cuadro de hombro doloroso cuya causa se identifica como un absceso subpectoral por staphylococcus aureus que se maneja con drenaje quirúrgico y tratamiento antibiótico endovenoso con buenos resultados.


Painful shoulder syndromes are commonly caused by a limited assortment of pathologies. Differential diagnosis include rotator cuff impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tears, adhesive capsulitis, calcific tendonitis, degenerative disease of the joint including acromio-clavicular and gleno-humeral joints and chronic instability. Less common causes are labral tears, biceps tendon rupture, soft tissue infection, neurologic disease, joint infection and shoulder tumors. A subpectoral abscess without infectious clinical features is a very rare cause of shoulder pain in adults. We present the case of a 52 years old male who develops a painful shoulder syndrome caused by a staphylococcus aureus subpectoral abscess, treated by surgical drainage and intravenous antibiotic therapy with good results.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Abscess/diagnosis , Shoulder Pain/etiology , Staphylococcal Infections/diagnosis , Abscess/complications , Abscess/microbiology , Abscess/therapy , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Diagnosis, Differential , Drainage/methods , Staphylococcal Infections/complications , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification
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Prensa méd. argent ; 103(7): 401-408, 20170000. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1372372

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Introducción: La incidencia creciente de infecciones invasivas por Staphylococcus aureus meticilino-resistente adquirido en la comunidad (SAMR-AC) obliga a considerar a este patógeno como posible agente etiológico de la neumonía adquirida en la comunidad (NAC). Es importante reconocer variables específicas que se asocien con un mayor riesgo de padecer esta enfermedad, a fin de mejorar la terapia antibiótica empírica y limitar el tratamiento anti-SAMR. Objetivos: Identificar factores de riesgo asociados a SARM-AC en pacientes con NAC hospitalizados en Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI). Materiales y métodos: Se analizaron de manera retrospectiva todos los episodios de NAC ingresados en la UCI de un hospital público entre los años 2006 y 2014 en los que se logró identificar el agente etiológico. Se dividió a la población en dos grupos según el agente causal: SAMR-AC (NAC-S) o no SAMR-AC (NAC- no S). Se compararon diferentes variables demográficas, epidemiológicas y clínicas entre ambos grupos (análisis univariado). Para identificar factores de riesgo asociados con NAC por SAMR-AC se realizó análisis de regresión logística de las variables que resultaron significativamente diferentes en el análisis univariado. Para valorar diferencias entre ambos grupos se utilizó estadística descriptiva, test de Fisher y análisis de regresión logística. Se utilizó el software EPIcalc-2000. Se consideró significativo un valor de p<0.05. Resultados: Se incluyeron 239 episodios de NAC, de las cuales 39 fueron causadas por SAMR-AC, y 200 por otros agentes, con la siguiente distribución:niae 6 (3%), H1N1 5 (2,5%), Mycoplasma pneunoniae 4 (2%), Moraxella catharralis 3 (1,5%), SAMS 3 (1,5%), otros 6 (3%). Los pacientes del grupo NAC-S fueron significativamente más jóvenes (edad promedio 35.7 años ± 13.0 vs 43.2 ±12.4, p<0.0001), tuvieron en menor proporción infección por virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) (23.1% vs 56.0%, p<0.0001) y presentaron con mayor frecuencia requerimiento de ventilación mecánica (VM) en las primeras 24 horas (38.5% vs 18.0%, p=0.008). Los pacientes del grupo NAC-S mostraron un promedio de score de APACHE II significativamente mayor al ingreso (17.0 ±5.3 vs 13.3 ±4.4, p<0.0001). La mortalidad fue significativamente más elevada en el grupo de NAC-S (35.9% vs 11.0%, p=0.0002). En el resto de las variables analizadas no se observaron diferencias significativas. El análisis de regresión logística mostró que las variables que se asociaron con NAC-S fueron edad ≤35 años (OR 3.60, IC 95% 1.77-7.29), score de APACHE II ≥ 15 (OR 4.37, IC 95% 2.08-9.16) y requerimiento de VM (OR 2.85, IC 95% 1.36-5.86). En cambio, la infección por VIH fue una variable que se asoció con menor probabilidad de desarrollar NAC-S (OR 0.24, IC 95% 0.11-0.52). Conclusión: En los pacientes con NAC que ingresan en una UCI, la edad ≤35 años, el score de APACHE II ≥ 15 y la necesidad de VM se asociaron significativamente con mayor probabilidad de infección por SAMR-AC Streptococcus pneumoniae 113 (56,5%); Haemophillus influenzae 39 (19,5%), Chlamydia psitacii 13 (6,5%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa 8 (4%), Klebsiella pneumo


Risk factors associated with methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus community acquired pneumonia in patients assisted at Intensive Care Units Introduction: The increasing incidence of invasive infections by Community Acquired methicilin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) makes it necessary to consider this pathogen as a possible etiological agent in Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP). It is important to recognize specific variables that are associated with an increased risk of this disease, in order to improve empirical antibiotic therapy and to limit anti-MRSA treatment. Objectives: To identify risk factors associated with CA-MRSA in patients with CAP hospitalized in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Material and methods: We analyse retrospectively all CAP episodes admitted to the ICU of a public hospital between 2006 and 2014 in which the etiologic agent was identified. The population was divided in two groups, according the etiological agent: CA-MRSA (CAP-MRSA) o not CA-MRSA (CAP-no MRSA). Different demographic, epidemiological and clinical variables were compared between both groups (univariate analysis). Logistic regression analysis of variables that were significantly different in the univariate analysis was performed to identify risk factors associated with CAP by CA-MRSA. Descriptive statistic was used, Fisher´s test was performed to assess differences between both groups and logistic regression test was made to know risks factors associated. EPIcalc-2000 software was used. A value of p <0.05 was considered significant. Results: 239 CAP episodes were includes; 39 were caused by CA-MRSA and 200 by others agents. The etiological distribution was: Streptococcus pneumoniae 113 (56,5%); Haemophillus influenzae 39 (19,5%), Chlamydia psitacii 13 (6,5%), Pseudomona aeruginosa 8 (4%), Klebsiella pneumoniae 6 (3%), H1N1 5 (2,5%), Mycoplasma pneunoniae 4 (2%), Moraxella catharralis 3 (1,5%), MSSA 3 (1,5%), others 6 (3%). Patients in the CAP-MRSA group were significant younger (mean age 35.7 years old ± 13.0 vs 43.2 ±12.4, p<0.0001), had a lower proportion of HIV infections (23.1% vs 56.0%, p<0.0001) and needed of mechanical ventilation (MV) in the first 24 hours with higher frequency (38.5% vs 18.0%, p=0.008). Patients in the CAP-MRSA showed a significantly higher APACHE II score on admission (17.0 ±5.3 vs 13.3 ±4.4, p<0.0001). Mortality rate was significantly higher in CAP-MRSA group (35.9% vs 11.0%, p=0.0002). In the other analysed variables, no significant range differences were observed. Logistic regression analysis showed that the variables that were associated with CAP by MRSA were age ≤35 years (OR 3.60, 95% CI 1.77-7.29), APACHE II score ≥ 15 (OR 4.37, CI 95% 2.08-9.16) and MV requirement (OR 2.85, 95% CI 1.36-5.86). HIV infection was associated with lower probability to have CAP-MSA (OR 0.24, CI 95% 0.11-0.52). Conclusion: In patients with CAP who entered an ICU, age ≤35 years, APACHE II score ≥15 and the need for MV were significantly associated with a greater likelihood of CAP-MRSA infection.


Subject(s)
Humans , Adult , Middle Aged , Pneumonia/therapy , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Chi-Square Distribution , Risk Factors , Mortality , APACHE , Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus/immunology , Intensive Care Units
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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 114(4): e237-e240, ago. 2016. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-838248

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Staphylococcus aureus es uno de los principales agentes etiológicos de infecciones en niños provenientes de la comunidad y del ámbito hospitalario. La gravedad de estos cuadros se asocia a factores de virulencia, entre los que se encuentra la leucocidina de Panton-Valentine. Tanto Staphylococcus aureus resistente como sensible a la meticilina producen esta leucocidina, aunque con frecuencia variable. Presentamos a dos niños con infección grave por Staphylococcus aureus sensible a la meticilina productor de leucocidina de Panton-Valentine con complicaciones osteoarticulares y endovasculares. Es fundamental la sospecha diagnóstica, el tratamiento antibiótico adecuado y el manejo quirúrgico precoz para mejorar el abordaje de estas infecciones. Se debe mantener la vigilancia epidemiológica para detectar la frecuencia de las infecciones causadas por estas bacterias.


Staphylococcus aureus is a major etiologic agent of infections in children from the community and the hospital setting. The severity of these conditions is associated with virulence factors, including the Panton-Valentine leukocidin. Both methicillin resistant and sensitive Staphylococcus aureus produce this leukocidin although with varying frequency. We present two children with severe infection by sensitive Staphylococcus aureus producer of Panton-Valentine leukocidin with musculoskeletal and endovascular complications. It is essential the suspected diagnosis, appropriate antibiotic treatment and early surgical management to improve the approach of these infections. Epidemiological surveillance should be mantained to detect the frequency of infections caused by these bacteria.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Staphylococcal Infections/diagnosis , Staphylococcal Infections/microbiology , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Staphylococcus aureus/drug effects , Staphylococcus aureus/metabolism , Bacterial Toxins/biosynthesis , Exotoxins/biosynthesis , Leukocidins/biosynthesis , Methicillin/pharmacology , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Severity of Illness Index , Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Acta cir. bras ; 31(5): 327-332, May 2016. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-783794

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT PURPOSE : To investigate the antimicrobial, immunological and healing effects of Melipona scutellaris honey on infected wounds of rat skin. METHODS: Twenty four Wistar rats were distributed in four groups (6-each). The uninfected skin wounds of group I rats were treated daily with saline for 7 days. Uninfected wounds (group II) rats were treated with honey. In group III (treated with saline) and group IV (treated with honey) wounds were inoculated with MRSA ATTC43300. The first bacterial culture was performed 24 hours later. In the 7th day new culture was done, and wound biopsies were used for cytokines dosage and histopathology. RESULTS: In group I and III rats the CFU/g count of S. aureus in wounds was zero. In group II rats the CFU/g counts in the wound tissue were significantly higher than in wounds of group IV rats. The density histopathological parameters and the expression of TNF-α, IL1-β, Il-6 were significantly higher on wounds of group IV then in the other groups. CONCLUSION: Honey of Melipona scutellaris was effective in the management of infected wounds, by significant bacterial growth inhibition, enhancement of cytokine expression, and positively influenced the wound repair.


Subject(s)
Animals , Male , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Wound Healing , Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus , Apitherapy , Honey , Staphylococcal Infections/microbiology , Wound Infection/microbiology , Wound Infection/therapy , Random Allocation , Collagen/analysis , Interleukin-6/analysis , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/analysis , Rats, Wistar , Models, Animal , Interleukin-1beta/analysis , Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification , Bacterial Load , Fibroblasts , Leukocytes
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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 76(1): 10-18, feb. 2016. ilus, mapas, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-841532

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La piomiositis primaria es la infección bacteriana por vía hematógena del músculo estriado. Está relacionada con factores de riesgo como HIV/sida y otras enfermedades inmunodepresoras, pudiendo estar asociados a factores locales de estrés muscular. El agente etiológico más frecuente es Staphylococcus aureus. Su retardo diagnóstico puede ocasionar una evolución fatal. En esta serie se evaluaron 32 pacientes con piomiositis primaria diagnosticados por ecografía. El factor de riesgo más frecuente fue el HIV/sida (61%). Los factores locales se detectaron en 21 casos (66%): en primer lugar, la práctica de futbol. La forma monofocal se observó en 19 (59%) los músculos más frecuentemente afectados fueron cuádriceps, gemelos y psoas. Se obtuvieron muestras para estudio bacteriológico en 30 casos, 27 de material del absceso y 22 hemocultivos. En los 30 casos se aisló el agente etiológico. El Staphylococcus aureus representó el 83.3% (25 casos) y Escherichia coli, Nocardia spp., Streptococcus agalactiae, Micobacteria no tuberculosa y Pseudomonas aeruginosa fueron aislados en un caso cada uno. Recibieron tratamiento quirúrgico 17 pacientes, punciones aspirativas, 9; antibióticos solamente, 4. Presentaron buena evolución 28 de los 30 pacientes (93.3%), óbitos, 2 (6.6%); desconocida, 2. Este estudio concluyó que: ante la etiología diversa y cambiante de las piomiositis primarias es importante reconocer el agente involucrado y su sensibilidad antibiótica. La ecografía realiza la evaluación en tiempo real y puede ser utilizada como guía de punción facilitando el diagnóstico inmediato. Esto la diferencia de otras técnicas, transformándola en un método de primera línea para el estudio de esta enfermedad.


Primary pyomyositis is a bacterial infection of striated muscle which is acquired by hematogenous route. It is related to risk factors such as HIV/aids and other immuno suppressing diseases, and can be associated with local muscle stress factors. The most frequent etiology is Staphylococcus aureus. Its diagnostic delay may cause a fatal evolution. In this series 32 patients with primary pyomyositis diagnosed by ultrasound were evaluated. The most frequent risk factor was HIV/aids (61%). Local factors were detected in 21 (66%) cases: first, the practice of football. The monofocal form was observed in 19 (59%), the most commonly affected muscles were quadriceps, calves and psoas. Samples for bacteriological study were obtained in 30 cases, 22 blood culture and 27 abscess materials. In 30 cases the etiologic agent was isolated. Staphylococcus aureus accounted for 83.3% (25 cases) and Escherichia coli, Nocardia spp., Streptococcus agalactiae, nontuberculous mycobacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa were isolated in one case each. Seventeen patients received surgical treatment, aspirative punctures, 9; antibiotics alone, 4. Twenty eight (93.3%) patients had a good evolution; deaths, 2 (6.6%); unknown, 2. Main conclusions of this study were: due to the diverse and changing etiology of the primary pyomyositis it is important to recognize the etiological agent involved and their antibiotic susceptibility.The ultrasound performed the study in real time so it can be used to guide the puncture and to facilitate the immediate diagnosis. This makes the difference with other techniques and transforms it into a first-line method for the study of this disease.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Staphylococcal Infections/diagnostic imaging , Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification , Pyomyositis/diagnostic imaging , Staphylococcal Infections/microbiology , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Ultrasonography , Pyomyositis/microbiology , Pyomyositis/therapy
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Journal of Infection and Public Health. 2016; 9 (3): 251-258
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-178944

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Many studies have shown that the toxic effects of local antibiotics on bone and cartilage limit orthopedic surgeons. In this study, we evaluated three antibacterial agents used locally to treat highly mortal and morbid diseases in the field of orthopedics, such as septic arthritis. Are vancomycin, teicoplanin, and line-zolid, which are archenemies of Staphylococcus aureus, really toxic to chondrocytes? The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of antibiotics, which are used against S. aureus, on human chondrocytes in vitro


Primary cell cultures obtained from gonarthrosis patients were divided into two main groups. One of these groups was designated as the control chondrocyte culture. The other group was divided into three subgroups, and each group was exposed to vancomycin, teicoplanin, or linezolid. Cell culture samples were characterized by immunophenotyping following incubation with the three different antibiotics. Before and after the agents were administered, the cultures were subjected to inverted and environmental scanning electron microscopy. The number of live cells and the proliferation rate were monitored with the MTT-assay. We found that vancomycin, teicoplanin, and linezolid do not have chondrotoxic effects


Vancomycin, teicoplanin, and linezolid had no chondrotoxic activity during in vitro culture, which supports the argument that these agents can safely be used in orthopedic surgery, especially against methicillin-resistant S. aureus agents


Subject(s)
Humans , Middle Aged , Aged , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , In Vitro Techniques , Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions , Chondrocytes , Vancomycin , Teicoplanin , Linezolid , Orthopedics
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Rev. argent. microbiol ; 46(4)dic. 2014.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1008735

ABSTRACT

Staphylococcus aureus es el principal agente causante de mastitis bovina en Argentina y en el mundo. Esta bacteria ocasiona infecciones crónicas que generan importantes pérdidas a los productores y la industria lechera. El objetivo de este artículo es caracterizar los mecanismos que intervienen en la infección causada por S. aureus en la glándula mamaria bovina, evaluando dos aspectos diferentes del proceso infeccioso: por un lado, lo vinculado con la respuesta inmune innata por parte del hospedador, y por otro, la capacidad de la bacteria para evadir el sistema inmune e interactuar con diferentes tipos celulares. La exploración de la interacción de S. aureus con el sistema inmune de la glándula mamaria bovina permitirá identificar blancos para delinear nuevas alternativas preventivas o curativas, que contribuyan a evitar o eliminar las infecciones causadas por este organismo


Staphylococcus aureus is the pathogen most frequently isolated from bovine mastitis worldwide, causing chronic intramammary infections that limit profitable dairying. The objective of this article is to characterize the mechanisms involved in S. aureus mammary gland infections considering two different aspects of the infectious process; on the one hand, the aspects involved in the host innate immune response and on the other hand, the capacity of this organism to evade the immune system and interact with different cell types. The exploration of S. aureus interactions with the immune response of bovine mammary gland will help identify targets to outline new preventive or curative alternatives for intramammary infections caused by this organism


Subject(s)
Animals , Cattle , Staphylococcal Infections/prevention & control , Mastitis, Bovine/immunology , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Bacteria/immunology , Immunity, Innate/genetics , Mastitis, Bovine/physiopathology
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J. bras. med ; 102(4)julho - agosto 2014. tab, graf, ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-725928

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O gênero Staphylococcus constitui-se por bactérias esféricas, chamadas de cocos, sendo que à microscopia apresentam-se agrupadas em "cachos de uva". O Staphylococcus aureus, apesar de fazer parte da microbiota humana normal, constitui-se como a espécie de bactéria mais virulenta e uma das responsáveis por infecções hospitalares e/ou adquiridas na comunidade, devido à sua disseminação intra-hospitalar sem dificuldades, somada à extraordinária capacidade de adquirir resistência a alguns antimicrobianos. A necessidade de controle das infecções causadas por S. aureus ganha ênfase devido à extensão do número de ocorrências de infecções hospitalares e à imprescindibilidade do controle dos surtos. Portanto, a resistência adquirida aos antimicrobianos se torna preocupante pelo seu uso clínico indiscriminado...


The Staphylococcus genus is constituted by spherical bacteria, called cocci, and microscopy are shown grouped into "clusters of grapes". S. aureus, despite being part of the normal human microbiota was established as the most virulent species of bacteria and one of those responsible for hospital and/or community-acquired infections due to their hospital spread smoothly added to the extraordinary ability to acquire resistance to certain antibiotics. The need for the control of infections caused by S. aureus gains emphasis due to the extension of the number of occurrences of nosocomial infections and the indispensability of the control of outbreaks. Therefore, the acquired resistance to antimicrobials is very worrying for their widespread clinical use...


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Staphylococcal Infections/prevention & control , Staphylococcal Infections/drug therapy , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Cross Infection , Infection Control/methods , Drug Resistance, Bacterial , Drug Resistance, Microbial , Hand Disinfection/methods , Oxacillin/therapeutic use , Disease Outbreaks/prevention & control , Disease Transmission, Infectious/prevention & control , Vancomycin Resistance , Vancomycin/therapeutic use
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Actual. SIDA. infectol ; 22(85): 53-63, 20140000.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1532795

ABSTRACT

Las infecciones por Staphylococcus aureus meticilino re-sistente adquirido en la comunidad (SAMR-AC) constituyen un pro-blema emergente debido a su elevada virulencia y gran capacidad de diseminación. Para las infecciones invasivas, las recomendaciones publicadas sugieren vancomicina como droga de elección. Sin em-bargo, no está claro si otras alternativas pudieran ser mejores en de-terminadas situaciones, o si el uso de combinaciones de antibióticos sería beneficioso. No se han realizado trabajos que sugieran que al-guna alternativa terapéutica sea preferible a otra para el tratamiento de pacientes con infecciones invasivas por SAMR-AC, por lo que las decisiones a tomar se basan en la extrapolación de datos de estudios realizados en otros contextos o en la opinión de expertos. Por tal mo-tivo, se presenta esta revisión, con el objeto de poner en manos de los infectólogos y otros especialistas la evidencia disponible, a fin de intentar encontrar las mejores alternativas de tratamiento para estas infecciones


Infections caused to community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( CA-MRSA ) is an emerging problem due to its high virulence and large capacity of spread. For invasive infections, published recommendations suggest vancomycin as the drug of choice. However, it is unclear whether other alternatives might be better in certain situations, or if the use of combinations of antibiotics would be beneficial. No studies has been done to suggest that any therapeutic alternative is better than another for the treatment of patients with invasive CA-MRSA infections, so the decisions you make are based on extrapolation of data from studies in other contexts or expert opinion. Therefore, this review is presented, in order to put in the hands of infectologist and others specialists the available evidence, in order to find the best treatment options for these infections


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Community-Acquired Infections/therapy , Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus/immunology
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Arch. med. interna (Montevideo) ; 36(2): 55-59, jul. 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-754149

ABSTRACT

La Espondilodiscitis bacteriana inespecífica es la infección bacteriana de dos vértebras adyacentes con compromiso del disco intervertebral a gérmenes inespecíficos. Es poco frecuente, pero su incidencia se ha incrementado en los últimos años, vinculada al aumento de la realización de procedimientos invasivos, mayor sobrevida de pacientes inmunocomprometidos, así como a su mayor sospecha diagnóstica. La presencia de signos de alarma (“redflags”) del dolor dorso-lumbar permite orientar a esta etiología. Analizamos retrospectivamente 6 casos clínicos de espondilodiscitis bacteriana inespecífica asistidos en el Hospital Pasteur en el período 2009-2011. En su mayoría fueron hombres, entre los 50 y 60 años y la localización más frecuente fue lumbar. En todos los casos el germen se obtuvo en los hemocultivos, correspondiendo en la mitad de ellos a Staphylococcus aureus. Hubo una buena respuesta terapéutica y la evolución fue favorable en lo infeccioso en todos los casos, aun con los distintos planes antibióticos utilizados. El retraso en el diagnóstico es un elemento de mal pronóstico y existe alta tasa de complicaciones...


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Female , Middle Aged , Discitis/diagnosis , Discitis/etiology , Discitis/therapy , Low Back Pain/diagnosis , Low Back Pain/etiology , Low Back Pain/therapy , Staphylococcus aureus , Discitis/complications , Staphylococcal Infections/diagnosis , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy
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Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica ; 31(1): 69-77, ene.-mar. 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, LIPECS | ID: lil-705967

ABSTRACT

Objetivos: Evaluar la actividad de los bacteriófagos frente a infecciones localizadas y sistémicas producidas por Staphylococcus aureus resistente a meticilina (MRSA) Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un estudio de tipo experimental en 45 ratones de la cepa Balb/c divididos en nueve grupos de cinco individuos. Se aislaron diez bacteriófagos nativos a partir de muestras clínicas y efluentes hospitalarios, se evaluó su capacidad lítica y su espectro de actividad, en base a lo cual se seleccionaron seis fagos para los ensayos de fagoterapia. Adicionalmente, se empleó un bacteriófago de origen comercial. La fagoterapia fue evaluada mediante profilaxis y terapia de infecciones localizadas y sistémicas causadas por la inoculación de MRSA por vía subcutánea y endovenosa respectivamente. Se probó la efectividad de tres esquemas terapéuticos: monoterapia, cóctel de fagos en múltiples dosis y de cóctel de fagos en una sola dosis. También se comparó la actividad terapéutica de los fagos frente a vancomicina y clindamicina. Resultados. El cóctel de fagos y la terapia a diversas dosis fueron efectivos para prevenir y controlar infecciones localizadas por MRSA, su actividad fue similar a la de vancomicina y clindamicina. La dosis única del cóctel de fagos no logró controlar la infección localizada; asimismo, la fagoterapia no resultó efectiva en infecciones sistémicas. Conclusiones. La fagoterapia se proyecta como una alternativa viable frente a infecciones causadas por MRSA. Se requieren estudios que evalúen aspectos relacionados con la inocuidad de los fagos frente al paciente.


Objectives: To assess the bacteriophage activity in localized and systemic infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus resistant to methicilin (MRSA). Materials and methods. An experimental study was performed in 45 mice of the Balb/c strain divided in nine groups of five individuals. Ten naive bacteriophages were isolated through clinical samples and hospital effluents. Lytic capacity and spectrum activity was evaluated on the basis of which six phages were selected for phagotherapy trials. Additionally, a commercial bacteriophage was used. The phagotherapy was evaluated through prophylaxis, and therapy of localized and systemic infections caused by MRSA by subcutaneous and intravenous inoculation, respectively. The effectiveness of three therapeutic schemes was tested: monotherapy, phage cocktail in multiple doses and phage cocktail in a single dose. The therapeutic activity of the phages was also compared with vancomycin and clindamycin. Results. The phage cocktail and the diverse dose therapy were effective in preventing and controlling MRSA localized infections; its activity was similar to the vancomycin and clindamycin activity. The single dose phage cocktail failed to control localized infection and phagotherapy was not effective in systemic infections. Conclusions. Phagotherapy could be a viable alternative for infections caused by MRSA. Further studies that assess related aspects to phages and patient safety are required.


Subject(s)
Animals , Humans , Mice , Bacteriophages , Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Clindamycin/therapeutic use , Mice, Inbred BALB C , Vancomycin/therapeutic use
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Rev. chil. cardiol ; 33(2): 147-151, 2014. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-726141

ABSTRACT

Se presenta el caso clínico de un paciente de 53 años que tras una intervención neuroquirúrgica (laminectomía) presentó cuadro séptico. Se identificó la presencia de S. lugdunensis en la herida operatoria. El ecocardiograma transesofágico demostró rotura valvular mitral, vegetaciones e insuficiencia mitral masiva. El paciente se recuperó satisfactoriamente tras reemplazo valvular por prótesis mecánica.


A 53 year old man developed sepsis following laminectomy for spinal disease. S lugdunensis was identified from the surgical wound. Trans esophageal echocardiography demonstrated mitral valve rupture, vegetations and severe mitral regurgitation. The patient successfully recovered following mitral valve replacement with a mechanical prosthesis.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Endocarditis, Bacterial/diagnosis , Endocarditis, Bacterial/therapy , Staphylococcal Infections/diagnosis , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Cross Infection , Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation/methods , Staphylococcus lugdunensis/isolation & purification , Mitral Valve/surgery , Mitral Valve/microbiology
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Arch. pediatr. Urug ; 84(supl.1): S42-S47, 2013. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-756666

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Introducción :las infecciones osteoarticulares (IO) presentan elevada morbilidad. Staphylococcus aureus (SA) es la etiología más frecuente. La emergencia de cepas meticilino resistente de origen comunitario (SAMR-AC) representa un problema. En 2008 se comunica la primera serie nacional sobre etiología de las IO en niños. Objetivo: describir formas de presentación, tratamiento y evolución de IO por SA en niños hospitalizados en el Hospital Pediátrico del Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell (HP-CHPR) entre 2009 y 2012. Material y métodos: se identificaron muestras bacteriológicas con sospecha de IO en el Laboratoriode Bacteriología del HP-CHPR. Se incluyeron punciones óseas y articulares. Se analizaron características epidemiológicas, exámenes complementarios, tratamientos y evolución. Resultados: 283 muestras bacteriológicas. En 92 (32,5%) se identificó germen, 53 (63%) SA. Se analizaron 45: 38 S. aureus meticilino sensible (SAMS)y 7 SAMR-AC. Edad media 7,7 años. 34 (75,5 %) en miembros inferiores. 12 (27%) leucocitosis >15. 000 elementos/mm3, 30(67%) proteína C reactiva(PCR)>20mg/dL. Tratamiento empírico inicial 27 niños clindamicina + gentamicina. Las infecciones por SAMR-AC fueron más graves: focos múltiples (n=1),trombosis venosa profunda (n=2), shock sépticos (n=2), drenaje quirúrgico (3,7/niño). Estadía hospitalaria mayor (media 19,5 versus 15,2 días),requirieron más cuidado intensivo (5,2 versus 0,13 días) y uno falleció. Discusión: el porcentaje de aislamientos fue similar al comunicado en la literatura. A pesar de que SA sigue siendo el más frecuente, en nuestra serie SAMR-AC ha disminuido pero continua siendo virulento. Se debe tener alta sospecha para diagnóstico temprano y tratamiento oportuno.


Introduction: osteoarticular infections (OAIs) have ahigh morbidity. Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is themost frequent etiology. The emergence ofcommunity-associated methicillin-resistant (CA-MRSA)strains represents a problem. In 2008, the first nationalseries on the etiology of OAIs in children iscommunicated.Objective: describe the clinical presentations,treatment and evolution of the OAIs for SA in childrenhospitalized in the Hospital Pediátrico [PediatricHospital] of the Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell[Pereira Rossell Hospital Center] (HP-CHPR) between2009 and 2012.Materials and methods: bacteriological samples withsuspect OAI were identified at the bacteriologyLaboratory of the HP-CHPR. Lumbar and intra-articularpunctures were included. Epidemiologicalcharacteristics, complementary tests, treatments andevolution were analyzed.Results: 283 bacteriological samples. In 92 (32,5%)the germ was identified, 53 (63%) SA. 45 wereanalyzed: 38 methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA),and 7 CA-MRSA. Average age: 7.7 years. 34 (75.5%) inlower limbs. 12 (27%) leukocytosis>15.000 cell/mm3,30 (67%) CRP >20 mg/dL. Initial empiric therapy 27children clindamycin + gentamicin. The CA-MRSAinfections were more serious: multiple foci (n=1),deep venous thrombosis (n=2), septic shocks (n=2),surgical drainage (3,7/child)...


Subject(s)
Humans , Adolescent , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Drug Resistance, Microbial , Staphylococcal Infections/diagnosis , Staphylococcal Infections/physiopathology , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Osteoarthritis/diagnosis , Osteoarthritis/etiology , Osteoarthritis/therapy , Staphylococcus aureus , Child, Hospitalized
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Rev. am. med. respir ; 12(4): 131-139, dic. 2012. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-667892

ABSTRACT

Objetivos: Conocer la frecuencia de Staphylococcus aureus meticilino resistente adquirido en la comunidad (SAMR-AC) en neumonía adquirida en la comunidad (NAC); examinar sus características clínicas - evolutivas y analizar factores de riesgo. Pacientes, material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo, observacional, realizado en una unidad de cuidados intensivos respiratorios entre 2006 y 2012. Resultados: Se evaluaron 180 pacientes con NAC con diagnóstico etiológico. Etiologías más frecuentes: Streptococcus pneumoniae (50.5%), Haemophillus influenzae (18.3%) ySAMR-AC (12.2%, 22 casos). La neumonía por SAMR-AC se presentó en individuos jóvenes, mayoritariamente hombres. En el 81.8% de los casos el foco primario fue infección de piel y estructuras relacionadas (IPER), 95.4% presentó criterios clínicos de sepsis, 72.7% tuvo compromiso radiológico bilateral y 45.5% desarrolló derrame pleural. El 40.9% requirió ventilación mecánica y el 45.4% utilizó drogas vasoactivas. El 81.8% de los pacientes no alcanzó criterios de estabilidad clínica al cabo de la primer semana y la mortalidad fue del 36.3%, significativamente superior al resto de los microorganismos (8.8%, p<0,001). Los factores clínicos asociados con mayor riesgo de SAMR-AC fueron la presencia de IPER concomitante, compromiso radiológico bilateral, presencia de criterios clínicos de sepsis, edad inferior a 30 años y requerimiento de drogas vasoactivas. Los factores que se asociaron con mortalidad en NAC fueron la etiología por SAMR-AC y el compromiso radiológico bilateral. Conclusiones: La neumonía por SAMR-AC es una patología emergente, asociada a elevada morbimortalidad. Debe ser considerada en pacientes jóvenes, con presencia concomitante de IPER, compromiso radiológico bilateral, criterios clínicos de sepsis o necesidad de drogas vasoactivas.


Objectives: To know the incidence of Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) caused by Methicillin Resistant Sthaphylococcus aureus (MRSA), to examine their clinical and developmental characteristics and to analyze risk factors. Materials and Methods: Retrospective, descriptive and observational study carried out at a Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, between 2006 and 2012. Results: 180 patients with etiologic diagnosis of CAP were evaluated. The most common causes were Streptococcus pneumoniae (50.5%), Haemophillus influenzae (18.3%) and MRSA (12.2%, 22 cases). Community Acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) pneumonia was present in young people, especially in male. In 81.8% of the cases, skin and related structure infections (SRSI) were the primary focus, 95.4% presented clinical criteria of sepsis, 72.7% had bilateral radiology involvement and 45.5% developed pleural effusion. 40.9% needed mechanical ventilation and 45.4% used vasoactive drugs. Clinical stability at the first week was not reached in 81.8% and mortality rate was 36.6%, significantly higher than for pneumonia caused by other microorganisms (8.8% p<0,001). Clinical factors related with high risk of CA-MRSA pneumonia were the concomitant presence of SRSI, bilateral radiology involvement, clinical criteria of sepsis, age <30 years old and need for vasoactive drugs. Factors related to CAP mortality were CA-MRSA aetiology and bilateral radiology involvement. Conclusions: CA-MRSA pneumonia is an emergent disease with high morbidity and mortality. It must be considered in young patients, with SRSI, bilateral radiology involvement, clinical criteria of sepsis or intake of vasoactive drugs.


Subject(s)
Humans , Adult , Community-Acquired Infections/diagnosis , Community-Acquired Infections/etiology , Staphylococcal Infections/diagnosis , Staphylococcal Infections/microbiology , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Pneumonia, Staphylococcal/microbiology , Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification , Anti-Bacterial Agents/administration & dosage , Cohort Studies , Risk Factors
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