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Lack of effect of cell-wall targeted antibacterials on biofilm formation and antifungal susceptibility of Candida species
Leite, Gisela Myrian de Lima; Baeza, Lílian Cristiane; Ramos, Rosana Teixeira; Yamada, Sérgio Seiji; Magon, Thiago Ferreira dos Santos; Kimura, Elza; Svidzinski, Terezinha Inez Estivalet.
  • Leite, Gisela Myrian de Lima; State University of Maringá. University Hospital of Maringá. Maringá. BR
  • Baeza, Lílian Cristiane; State University of Maringá. University Hospital of Maringá. Maringá. BR
  • Ramos, Rosana Teixeira; State University of Maringá. University Hospital of Maringá. Maringá. BR
  • Yamada, Sérgio Seiji; State University of Maringá. University Hospital of Maringá. Maringá. BR
  • Magon, Thiago Ferreira dos Santos; State University of Maringá. University Hospital of Maringá. Maringá. BR
  • Kimura, Elza; State University of Maringá. University Hospital of Maringá. Maringá. BR
  • Svidzinski, Terezinha Inez Estivalet; State University of Maringá. University Hospital of Maringá. Maringá. BR
Braz. j. pharm. sci ; 50(3): 467-472, Jul-Sep/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-728699
ABSTRACT
The use of central venous catheters (CVC) and broad-spectrum antibacterials are among the main risk factors for the development of candidemia in patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU). It is known that some antibacterials increase the resistance of these yeasts to azole antifungals. Thus, the aim of this research was to determine whether yeast present in CVC colonizations previously exposed to cell-wall targeted antibacterials benefit from a reduction in susceptibility to fluconazole and voriconazole, facilitating their ability to form biofilms. Candida albicans, C. tropicalis, C. glabrata, C. parapsilosis and C. guilhermondii were seeded into antibacterial (cefepime, meropenem, vancomycin, and piperacillin-tazobactam) gradient plates produced in Mueller-Hinton Agar. The susceptibility to fluconazole and voriconazole and the biofilm formation of the yeasts were tested before and after exposure to the antibacterials. None of the antibacterials exerted a significant effect on the in vitro susceptibility of the yeasts to the antifungal agents or on their ability to form biofilms. These results suggest that increased candidemia in ICU patients is not attributable to possible alterations in the yeasts, but is more likely caused by a weakening of the patient's general condition after long exposure to infection.
RESUMO
O uso de cateter venoso central (CVC) e antibióticos de amplo espectro estão entre os principais fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento da candidemia em pacientes internados em unidades de terapia intensiva (UTI). É conhecido que alguns antibióticos aumentam a resistência das leveduras aos antifúngicos azólicos. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar se leveduras presentes em colonização de CVC expostas a antibióticos que atuam em parede celular se beneficiam de uma redução na suscetibilidade ao fluconazol e voriconazol e se obtêm maior capacidade de formar biofilme. Candida albicans, C. tropicalis, C. glabrata,C. parapsilosis e C. guilhermondii foram semeadas em placas de Mueller-Hinton Agar, com gradientes de antibióticos (cefepima, meropenem, vancomicina e piperacilina-tazobactam). A suscetibilidade e a formação de biofilme das leveduras foram testadas antes e após a exposição aos antibióticos. Nenhum dos antibióticos provocou alterações detectáveis in vitro sobre a suscetibilidade das leveduras aos antifúngicos ou à capacidade de formar biofilme. Estes resultados sugerem que o aumento da candidemia na UTI não seria atribuído a possíveis alterações provocadas nas leveduras e sim pelo enfraquecimento da condição geral do paciente após longa exposição à infecção.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Candida / Cell Wall / Biofilms / Anti-Bacterial Agents Type of study: Risk factors Language: English Journal: Braz. j. pharm. sci Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: State University of Maringá/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Candida / Cell Wall / Biofilms / Anti-Bacterial Agents Type of study: Risk factors Language: English Journal: Braz. j. pharm. sci Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: State University of Maringá/BR