Evaluation of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in a tertiary-level reference hospital in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 50(5): 685-688, Sept.-Oct. 2017. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
The rapid global spread of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) is a threat to the health system.METHODS:
We evaluated the antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of 70 CRE isolated in a tertiary hospital in Brazil between August and December 2015, and determined their resistance mechanisms.RESULTS:
The most prevalent microorganism was Klebsiella pneumoniae (95.7%); it showed high-level resistance to carbapenems (>98%), with sensitivity to colistin (91.4%) and amikacin (98.6%). The bla KPC gene was detected in 80% of the CRE isolates.CONCLUSIONS:
Evaluation of bacterial resistance contributes to an appropriate treatment, and the reduction of morbimortality and dissemination of resistance.Key words
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Main subject:
Enterobacteriaceae Infections
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Tertiary Care Centers
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Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2017
Type:
Article