Antimicrobial resistance in outpatient Escherichia coli urinary isolates in Dakar, Senegal.

International audienceBACKGROUND: Data regarding the evolution of antimicrobial resistance are needed to suggest appropriate empirical treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI) in developing countries. To assess the antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia coli, the predominant pathogen in community-acquired UTI, a prospective multicenter study was carried out in Dakar, Senegal. METHODOLOGY: From February 2004 to October 2006, 1010 non-duplicate E. coli strains were collected from four centres. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed using disk diffusion method according to the recommendations of the CA-SFM (2004). RESULTS: Most of the isolates were resistant to amoxicillin (73.1%), amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (67.5%), cephalothin (55.8%), and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (68.1%). Extended spectrum beta-lactamase was detected in 38 strains. The overall resistance rates to nalidixic acid, norfloxacin and ciprofloxacin were 23.9%, 16.4% and 15.5%, respectively. Most of the strains were susceptible to gentamicin, nitrofurantoin and fosfomycin (respective susceptibility rates, 93.8%, 89.9%, and 99.3%). During this period, a significant decrease in sensitivity was observed for cephalothin, fluoroquinolones and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole may no longer be used as empirical treatment for community-acquired UTI in Dakar. In order to preserve the activity of fluoroquinolones for future years, alternatives such as fosfomycin or nitrofurantoin should be considered

The role of ligand design affecting the thermal and light-induced spin transition in mononuclear iron(II) complexes

Molecules are increasingly considered for information processing and sensing applications. Therefore, much research has focused on the improvement of such property changes, especially the ability to observe the switching at room temperature. The relationship between chemical structure and spin state in a transition metal complex has an important bearing on the design of spin crossover materials. Thus, ligand design has been the focus of much attention. It has allowed generation of highly cooperative spin-transition iron (II) complexes to promote hysteretic effects. We present herein the thermal and light-induced magnetic properties of several photoswitchable precursors based on a bidentate ligand (phenanthroline), and a monodentate ligand such as a pyridine or picoline derivative. These results were discussed on the basis of the alkyl-substituted pyridine ligand effects on the magnetic and phtomagnetic properties of mononuclear iron (II) complexes. Interestingly, single crystals were obtained for the 4-cyano-pyridine derivate allowing the X-ray diffraction crystal-structure determination.Advanced Materials by DesignInitiative d'excellence de l'Université de BordeauxEtude femtoseconde rayons X et optique de la dynamique ultrarapide de photocommutation de matériaux moléculaires magnétique

The role of ligand design affecting the thermal and light-induced spin transition in mononuclear iron(II) complexes

Molecules are increasingly considered for information processing and sensing applications. Therefore, much research has focused on the improvement of such property changes, especially the ability to observe the switching at room temperature. The relationship between chemical structure and spin state in a transition metal complex has an important bearing on the design of spin crossover materials. Thus, ligand design has been the focus of much attention. It has allowed generation of highly cooperative spin-transition iron (II) complexes to promote hysteretic effects. We present herein the thermal and light-induced magnetic properties of several photoswitchable precursors based on a bidentate ligand (phenanthroline), and a monodentate ligand such as a pyridine or picoline derivative. These results were discussed on the basis of the alkyl-substituted pyridine ligand effects on the magnetic and phtomagnetic properties of mononuclear iron (II) complexes. Interestingly, single crystals were obtained for the 4-cyano-pyridine derivate allowing the X-ray diffraction crystal-structure determination.Advanced Materials by DesignInitiative d'excellence de l'Université de BordeauxEtude femtoseconde rayons X et optique de la dynamique ultrarapide de photocommutation de matériaux moléculaires magnétique

Phytochemical screening: Determination of total polyphenol and flavonoid contents, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of leaves and seeds of Abelmoschus esculentus L.

&lt;p&gt;Reputed to be a plant rich in antioxidants, &lt;i&gt;Abelmoschus esculentus&lt;/i&gt; or okra is a very effective vegetable against diabetes. In this work, we made a qualitative study of the bioactive compounds contained in the leaves and seeds of okra, through a phytochemical screening. Subsequently, the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of these extracts were studied. The Folin-Ciocalteu reagent was used to evaluate the content of the phenolic compound. The DPPH● radical made it possible to measure the antioxidant power of the extracts. The phytochemical analysis made it possible to high the presence of substances with great therapeutic values (polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, etc.). The antibacterial activity was measured on bacterial strains. The antioxidant capacities reveal that the extracts of the leaves and seeds of okra possess an interesting anti-free radical activity with IC50 values of 06 ± 0.21 mg / mL and 8.85 ± 0.28 mg / mL respectively for the leaves and the seeds. . Biological analysis shows that the &lt;i&gt;E. faecalis &lt;/i&gt;strain is resistant to different extracts. &lt;i&gt;E. coli&lt;/i&gt;, S.&lt;i&gt; aureus&lt;/i&gt;, and &lt;i&gt;P. aeruginosa &lt;/i&gt;strains show some sensitivity to ethanolic extracts. However, &lt;i&gt;E. colis&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;S. aureus&lt;/i&gt; strains show the best antimicrobial activities with a MIC of 3.75 mg/mL for crude ethanol extract and ethanol fraction of leaves and seeds.&lt;/p&gt

Effectiveness of the prevention of HIV mother -to-child transmission (PMTCT) program via early infant diagnosis (EID) data in Senegal.

BACKGROUND:To improve the care and treatment of HIV-exposed children, early infant diagnosis (EID) using dried blood spot (DBS) sampling has been performed in Senegal since 2007, making molecular diagnosis accessible for patients living in decentralized settings. This study aimed to determine the evolution of the HIV transmission rate in children from 2008 to 2015 and to analyze associated factors, particularly the mother's treatment status and/or child's prophylaxis status and the feeding mode. METHODS:The data were analyzed using EID reports from the reference laboratory. Information related to sociodemographic characteristics, HIV profiles, the mother's treatment status, the child's prophylaxis status, and the feeding mode was included. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed. RESULTS:During the study period, a total of 5418 samples (5020 DBS and 398 buffy coat) from 168 primary prevention of HIV mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) intervention sites in Senegal were tested. The samples were collected from 4443 children with a median age of 8 weeks (1-140 weeks) and a sex ratio (M/F) of 1.1 (2309/2095). One-third (35.2%; N = 1564) of the children were tested before 6 weeks of age. Twenty percent (N = 885) underwent molecular diagnostic testing more than once. An increased number of mothers receiving treatment (57.4%; N = 2550) and children receiving prophylaxis (52.1%; N = 2315) for protection against HIV infection during breastfeeding was found over the study period. The transmission rate decreased from 14.8% (95% confidence interval (CI): 11.4-18.3) in 2008 to 4.1% (95% CI: 2.5-7.5) in 2015 (p < 0.001). However, multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that independent predictors of HIV mother-to-child transmission included lack of mother's treatment (adjusted odd ratio (aOR) = 3.8, 95% CI: 1.9-7.7; p˂0.001), lack of child's prophylaxis (aOR = 7.8, 95% CI: 1.7-35.7; p = 0.009), infant age at diagnosis (aOR = 2.2, 95% CI: 1.1-4.3 for ≤6 weeks versus 12-24 weeks; p = 0.025) and protective effect of breastfeeding on ART against formula feeding (aOR = 0.4, 95% CI: 0.2, 0.7; p = 0.005). CONCLUSION:This study demonstrates the effectiveness of PMTCT interventions in Senegal but indicates also that increased efforts should be continued to reduce the MTCT rate to less than 2%

Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin Treatment of Hospitalized Patients Infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Senegal from March to October 2020

International audienceAs of today, little data is available on COVID-19 in African countries, where the case management relied mainly on a treatment by association between hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and azithromycin (AZM). This study aimed to understand the main clinical outcomes of COVID-19 hospitalized patients in Senegal from March to October 20202. We described the clinical characteristics of patients and analysed clinical status (alive and discharged versus hospitalized or died) at 15 days after Isolation and Treatment Centres (ITC) admission among adult patients who received HCQ plus AZM and those who did not receive this combination. A total of 926 patients were included in this analysis. Six hundred seventy-four (674) (72.8%) patients received a combination of HCQ and AZM. Results showed that the proportion of patient discharge at D15 was significantly higher for patients receiving HCQ plus AZM (OR: 1.63, IC 95% (1.09–2.43)). Factors associated with a lower proportion of patients discharged alive were: age ≥ 60 years (OR: 0.55, IC 95% (0.36–0.83)), having of at least one pre-existing disorder (OR: 0.61, IC 95% (0.42–0.90)), and a high clinical risk at admission following NEWS score (OR: 0.49, IC 95% (0.28–0.83)). Few side effects were reported including 2 cases of cardiac rhythmic disorders in the HCQ and AZM group versus 13 in without HCQ + AZM. An improvement of clinical status at 15 days was found for patients exposed to HCQ plus AZM combinatio