Infecciones por enterobacterias productoras de carbapenemasas en un servicio de urología. Un nuevo desafío / Infections by carbapenemase-producing enterobacteriaceae in a department of urology. A new challenge

Objetivos: Analizar las infecciones por enterobacterias productoras de carbapenemasas (EPC) y describir características y posibles factores de riesgo asociados con los pacientes de un servicio de urología. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional y retrospectivo. El criterio de inclusión fue haber estado ingresado en nuestro servicio de urología entre agosto de 2013 y diciembre de 2016. Se analizaron aquellos que presentaron positividad para EPC en al menos un cultivo. Se revisaron características basales y factores de riesgo. Asimismo se revisaron variables como presencia de infecciones urinarias previas, reingresos posteriores, el microorganismo, tipo de EPC, tratamiento administrado, un origen hospitalario o comunitario y la mortalidad. Resultados: De los 5.657 pacientes que cumplían criterio de inclusión, en 12 casos se aisló una EPC. Las infecciones por EPC representaron un 3,6% del total de infecciones relacionadas con la asistencia sanitaria y un 9,7% de las producidas por enterobacterias. Los factores analizados asociados a infección por EPC en nuestra serie son: presencia de catéteres urinarios (100%), haber sido sometido a tratamiento quirúrgico (58,3%), ingreso previo en UCI (8,3%) e inmunosupresión (16,6%). Con relación a la mortalidad, un 8,3% de los pacientes que presentaron infección por EPC fallecieron durante el ingreso. Conclusiones: Aproximadamente un 10% de las enterobacterias presenta patrón de resistencia a carbapenemasas en el paciente urológico de nuestro medio. Ser portador de catéter urinario y/o someterse a una cirugía son factores de riesgo asociados al desarrollo de estas infecciones en el paciente urológico de nuestro medio. La infección por una EPC eleva la morbimortalidad

Objectives: To analyse infections by carbapenemase-producing enterobacteriaceae (CPE) and describe the characteristics and potential risk factors associated with patients of a department of urology. Material and methods: Observational and retrospective study. The inclusion criterion was hospitalisation in our department of Urology between August 2013 and December 2016. We analysed those patients who were positive for CPE in at least 1 culture. We reviewed their baseline characteristics, risk factors and variables such as the presence of previous urinary tract infections, subsequent readmissions, the microorganism, type of CPE, treatment, origin (hospital or community) and mortality. Results: Of the 5,657 patients who met the inclusion criterion, a CPE was isolated in 12 cases. CPE infections represented 3.6% of all healthcare-associated infections and 9.7% of those caused by enterobacteria. The analysed factors associated with CPE infection in our series were the presence of urinary catheters (100%), undergoing surgery (58.3%), previous ICU admission (8.3%) and immunosuppression (16.6%). In terms of mortality, 8.3% of the patients who presented CPE infection died during hospitalisation. Conclusions: Approximately 10% of enterobacteria present a carbapenemase-resistance pattern in urological patients in our setting. Carrying a urinary catheter and/or undergoing surgery are risk factors associated with the development of these infections in urological patients in our setting. CPE infections increase morbidity and mortality

Infections by carbapenemase-producing enterobacteriaceae in a department of urology. A new challenge. / Infecciones por enterobacterias productoras de carbapenemasas en un servicio de urología. Un nuevo desafío.

OBJECTIVES: To analyse infections by carbapenemase-producing enterobacteriaceae (CPE) and describe the characteristics and potential risk factors associated with patients of a department of urology. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Observational and retrospective study. The inclusion criterion was hospitalisation in our department of Urology between August 2013 and December 2016. We analysed those patients who were positive for CPE in at least 1 culture. We reviewed their baseline characteristics, risk factors and variables such as the presence of previous urinary tract infections, subsequent readmissions, the microorganism, type of CPE, treatment, origin (hospital or community) and mortality. RESULTS: Of the 5,657 patients who met the inclusion criterion, a CPE was isolated in 12 cases. CPE infections represented 3.6% of all healthcare-associated infections and 9.7% of those caused by enterobacteria. The analysed factors associated with CPE infection in our series were the presence of urinary catheters (100%), undergoing surgery (58.3%), previous ICU admission (8.3%) and immunosuppression (16.6%). In terms of mortality, 8.3% of the patients who presented CPE infection died during hospitalisation. CONCLUSIONS: Approximately 10% of enterobacteria present a carbapenemase-resistance pattern in urological patients in our setting. Carrying a urinary catheter and/or undergoing surgery are risk factors associated with the development of these infections in urological patients in our setting. CPE infections increase morbidity and mortality.

[Tuberculosis in the elderly in a general hospital in the Region of Madrid, 1994-2003]. / Tuberculosis en ancianos en un hospital general de la Comunidad de Madrid, 1994-2003.

INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis in the elderly is a health problem that is on the increase nowadays in industrialised countries. The aim of this study is to describe epidemiological, clinical and microbiological characteristics of tuberculosis in elderly patients in a general hospital in the Region of Madrid from 1994 to 2003. METHODS: Only microbiologically and/or histopathologically confirmed tuberculosis were studied. Epidemiological, clinical and microbiological variables were analyzed. Microbiological and histopathological laboratory results and medical records were collected. RESULTS: The proportion of cases occurring among the elderly rose from 12.4% between 1994 and 1998 to 17.8% between 1999 and 2003 (p <0.05). A total of 160 tuberculosis cases were studied: 92.5% were microbiologically (culture) confirmed and 7.5% histopathologically confirmed. The average time to culture positivity was 18.8 days (SD: 6.5). 88.7% isolates were susceptible to streptomycin, isoniazid, rifampin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide. The main locations of tuberculosis were pulmonary (59.4%), ganglionary (11.9%) and genitourinary (10.0%). A positive smear in the sputum was discovered for 52.6% of pulmonary tuberculosis. The most prevalent risk factors were immunosuppression (14.8%) and diabetes mellitus (12.3%). Neither of them were VIH, intravenous drug users or immigrants. 50.7% cases were hospitalized. CONCLUSIONS: Tuberculosis in the elderly is on the increase in our region nowadays. The epidemiological pattern of tuberculosis in the elderly differs from that observed in younger patients. Therefore specific control and prevention strategies are needed in order to reduce tuberculosis incidence in aged populations.

Tuberculosis en ancianos en un hospital general de la Comunidad de Madrid, 1994-2003 / Tuberculosis in the elderly in a general hospital in the Region of Madrid, 1994-2003

Introducción: La tuberculosis en ancianos constituye un problema de salud pública en países industrializados. El objetivo es describir las características de la tuberculosis en ancianos en un hospital de la Comunidad de Madrid entre 1994 y 2003. Métodos: Se estudiaron las tuberculosis confirmadas por cultivo y/o histopatología. Se analizaron variables epidemiológicas, clínicas y microbiológicas. Las fuentes de recogida de información fueron las historias clínicas y los resultados del laboratorio de micobacterias y de anatomía patológica. Resultados: La tuberculosis en ancianos ha pasado de representar el 12,4% del total de tuberculosis entre 1994 y 1998, al 17,8% entre 1999 y 2003, siendo la diferencia estadísticamente significativa (p < 0,05). De los 160 casos analizados el 92,5% se confirmaron por cultivo y el 7,5% por histopatología. El tiempo medio de crecimiento del cultivo fue de 18,8 días (DE: 6,5). El 88,7% de las cepas en las que se estudiaron resistencias fueron sensibles a estreptomicina, isoniacida, rifampicina, etambutol y pirazinamida. Las localizaciones pulmonar (59,4%), linfática (11,9%) y genitourinaria (10%) fueron las más frecuentes. El 52,6% de las formas pulmonares eran bacilíferas. Los factores de riesgo más prevalentes fueron inmunosupresión (14,8%) y diabetes (12,3%). No se encontraron pacientes VIH, ni ADVP, y en todos los casos se trataba de población autóctona. El 50,7% de los casos precisó ingreso hospitalario. Conclusiones: La tuberculosis en ancianos presenta una ligera tendencia creciente en nuestro medio. El patrón epidemiológico de esta población difiere del observado en cohortes jóvenes. Sería necesario plantear estrategias específicas de prevención y control para lograr una reducción en la incidencia de tuberculosis en esta población

Introduction: Tuberculosis in the elderly is a health problem that is on the increase nowadays in industrialised countries. The aim of this study is to describe epidemiological, clinical and microbiological characteristics of tuberculosis in elderly patients in a general hospital in the Region of Madrid from 1994 to 2003. Methods: Only microbiologically and/or histopathologically confirmed tuberculosis were studied. Epidemiological, clinical and microbiological variables were analyzed. Microbiological and histopathological laboratory results and medical records were collected. Results: The proportion of cases occurring among the elderly rose from 12.4% between 1994 and 1998 to 17.8% between 1999 and 2003 (p <0.05). A total of 160 tuberculosis cases were studied: 92.5% were microbiologically (culture) confirmed and 7.5% histopathologically confirmed. The average time to culture positivity was 18.8 days (SD: 6.5). 88.7% isolates were susceptible to streptomycin, isoniazid, rifampin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide. The main locations of tuberculosis were pulmonary (59.4%), ganglionary (11.9%) and genitourinary (10.0%). A positive smear in the sputum was discovered for 52.6% of pulmonary tuberculosis. The most prevalent risk factors were inmunosuppression (14.8%) and diabetes mellitus (12.3%). Neither of them were VIH, intravenous drug users or inmigrant. 50.7% cases were hospitalized. Conclusions: Tuberculosis in the elderly is on the increase in our region nowadays. The epidemiological pattern of tuberculosis in the elderly differs from that observed in younger patients. Therefore specific control and prevention strategies are needed in order to reduce tuberculosis incidence in aged populations

[Recent transmission of tuberculosis in Madrid (Spain): usefulness of molecular techniques]. / Transmisión reciente de la tuberculosis en Madrid: utilidad de las técnicas moleculares.

BACKGROUND: Recent studies suggest that many tuberculosis cases in urban areas result from recent transmission. The aim of this study was to determine patterns of tuberculosis transmission in Madrid. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A prospective population-based molecular epidemiological study of patients diagnosed of tuberculosis was conducted in three urban districts of Madrid (455.050 inhabitants) during 1997-1998. Clinical, demographic and epidemiological data were reviewed. Patients were included in clusters when their isolates contained: a) six or more IS6110 bands in an identical pattern, or b) five or fewer IS6110 bands that matched identically and had an identical spoligotyping pattern. RESULTS: Of 207 positive-culture patients, 148 (71,5%) were DNA fingerprinted. A total of 18 clusters which included 62 patients (41,9%) were identified. Clusters contained between 2 and 12 cases. Risk factors for clustering included: age < 35 years (OR = 4,1, 95% CI: 1,9-8,9), injection drug use (OR = 4,7, 95% CI: 1,6-14,8), HIV infection (OR = 2,7, 95% CI: 1,1-6,8), and a history of imprisonment (OR = 2,9, 95% CI: 1,2-7,2). The epidemiological investigation identified connections among 27% of clustered patients. CONCLUSIONS: A high proportion of cases of tuberculosis in urban Madrid result from recent transmission. Molecular epidemiology studies give valuable information for urban tuberculosis control.