Temporal trends and risks factors for antimicrobial resistant Enterobacteriaceae urinary isolates from outpatients in Guadeloupe.

International audienceUrinary tract infections are bacterial infections most commonly encountered in the community. The resistance rate of uropathogens to commonly prescribed antibiotics has increased worldwide but there are no published data concerning the resistance of strains isolated from community-acquired UTI in Guadeloupe. To assess the susceptibility patterns of Enterobacteriaceae strains isolated from outpatients in Guadeloupe we conducted a prospective study from December 2012 to May 2014 among outpatients consulting at private and public laboratories for urine analysis. Risk factors for E. coli resistance to amoxicillin, third-generation cephalosporin, and ciprofloxacin were also determined. To study the trends of E. coli resistance rates over the past 10 years, data on the susceptibility patterns of E. coli from 2003 to 2014 were also collected from three major laboratories for a retrospective study. During the prospective study, we isolated 1293 bacterial strains from the urine of outpatients presenting for urine analysis. The most commonly isolated bacteria were E. coli (57 %) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (15.5 %). Thirty seven per cent of the E. coli strains were resistant to amoxicillin. Resistance rates to third generation cephalosporin were low for E. coli and other Enterobacteriaceae (3.1 and 12.2 % respectively) and mostly due to the presence of an Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase. Resistance to cotrimoxazole and ciprofloxacin was moderate (17.8 and 15.6 % respectively). However, the resistance rate of E. coli to ciprofloxacin has significantly increased during the last 10 years. Risk factors were consistent with previously reported data, especially for the increasing ciprofloxacin resistance with age. General practitioners in Guadeloupe need to be better informed to favor the prescription of fosfomycin-trometamol to reduce the risk of resistance to fluoroquinolones

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

Genomic history of the seventh pandemic of cholera in Africa.

The seventh cholera pandemic has heavily affected Africa, although the origin and continental spread of the disease remain undefined. We used genomic data from 1070 Vibrio cholerae O1 isolates, across 45 African countries and over a 49-year period, to show that past epidemics were attributable to a single expanded lineage. This lineage was introduced at least 11 times since 1970, into two main regions, West Africa and East/Southern Africa, causing epidemics that lasted up to 28 years. The last five introductions into Africa, all from Asia, involved multidrug-resistant sublineages that replaced antibiotic-susceptible sublineages after 2000. This phylogenetic framework describes the periodicity of lineage introduction and the stable routes of cholera spread, which should inform the rational design of control measures for cholera in Africa

Helicobacter pylori : migrations humaines et cancer gastrique

Helicobacter pylori is associated with severe gastroduodenal disorders but is also a bacterial genetic marker of human migrations. First, we provide evidence that distinct H. pylori genetic populations accompanied at least four ancient human migrations into Oceania and Southeast Asia: i) an expansion of Austronesian speaking people about 5000 years ago from Taiwan into Oceania, ii) a migration from India into Southeast Asia within the last 2000 years, iii) a migration of Austro-Asiatic speaking people into Vietnam and Cambodia about 4000 years ago, and iv) a migration of the ancestors of the Thai people from Southern China into Thailand during the early second millennium AD. These findings demonstrate that H. pylori genetic diversity has more discriminatory power than traditional human genetic markers for tracing old human migrations. Second, we investigated virulence factors of H. pylori strains isolated from patients with gastric symptoms in Senegal and Cambodia. In Senegal, a significant association was observed between gastric cancer and the cagA gene, two EPIYA-C segments, and the s1 vacA allele in Senegal. Multiple EPIYA-C segments were less frequent than reported in other countries, possibly contributing to the low incidence of gastric cancer. In Cambodia, the frequent introgression of European vacA and cagA alleles into East Asian H. pylori strains was observed. As VacA and CagA have opposing effects, this expansion may disrupt the balancing activities on epithelial cells which might result in severe consequences for individual disease outcome.Helicobacter pylori est associée à des pathologies gastro-duodénales sévères mais est également un marqueur bactérien de migrations humaines. Nous avons montré que des populations génétiques distinctes de H. pylori ont accompagné au moins quatre migrations en Asie du sud-est et en Océanie : i) une expansion des ancêtres des austronésiens il y a 5000 ans à partir de Taiwan en Océanie, ii) une migration d’Inde en Asie du sud-est depuis 2000 ans,iii) une migration des ancêtres des locuteurs des langues austro-asiatiques au Vietnam et auCambodge il y a 4000 ans, i) une migration des ancêtres des Thaïs du sud de la Chine vers l’actuelle Thaïlande au début du second millénaire. Ces données confirment la résolution plus élevée de la diversité génétique de H. pylori pour retracer les anciennes migrations humaines par comparaison aux marqueurs génétiques humains traditionnels. Nous avons ensuite investigué les facteurs de virulence de souches isolées de patients présentant des symptômes gastriques au Sénégal et au Cambodge. Au Sénégal, une association significative a été observée entre le cancer gastrique et le gène cagA, deux motifs EPIYA-C et l’allèle vacA s1. De multiples segments EPIYA-C étaient observés moins fréquemment que dans les autres régions du monde, contribuant probablement à la faible incidence du cancer gastrique. Au Cambodge, une introgression fréquente d’allèles cagA et vacA européens dans des souches d’Asie de l’est a été observée. CagA et VacA ayant des effets antagonistes, cette expansion pourrait entraîner la rupture de l’équilibre entre les effets biologiques de ces deux protéines et être responsable de conséquences graves sur l’évolution de la maladie

Helicobacter pylori : human migrations and cancer gastric

Helicobacter pylori est associée à des pathologies gastro-duodénales sévères mais est également un marqueur bactérien de migrations humaines. Nous avons montré que des populations génétiques distinctes de H. pylori ont accompagné au moins quatre migrations en Asie du sud-est et en Océanie : i) une expansion des ancêtres des austronésiens il y a 5000 ans à partir de Taiwan en Océanie, ii) une migration d’Inde en Asie du sud-est depuis 2000 ans,iii) une migration des ancêtres des locuteurs des langues austro-asiatiques au Vietnam et auCambodge il y a 4000 ans, i) une migration des ancêtres des Thaïs du sud de la Chine vers l’actuelle Thaïlande au début du second millénaire. Ces données confirment la résolution plus élevée de la diversité génétique de H. pylori pour retracer les anciennes migrations humaines par comparaison aux marqueurs génétiques humains traditionnels. Nous avons ensuite investigué les facteurs de virulence de souches isolées de patients présentant des symptômes gastriques au Sénégal et au Cambodge. Au Sénégal, une association significative a été observée entre le cancer gastrique et le gène cagA, deux motifs EPIYA-C et l’allèle vacA s1. De multiples segments EPIYA-C étaient observés moins fréquemment que dans les autres régions du monde, contribuant probablement à la faible incidence du cancer gastrique. Au Cambodge, une introgression fréquente d’allèles cagA et vacA européens dans des souches d’Asie de l’est a été observée. CagA et VacA ayant des effets antagonistes, cette expansion pourrait entraîner la rupture de l’équilibre entre les effets biologiques de ces deux protéines et être responsable de conséquences graves sur l’évolution de la maladie.Helicobacter pylori is associated with severe gastroduodenal disorders but is also a bacterial genetic marker of human migrations. First, we provide evidence that distinct H. pylori genetic populations accompanied at least four ancient human migrations into Oceania and Southeast Asia: i) an expansion of Austronesian speaking people about 5000 years ago from Taiwan into Oceania, ii) a migration from India into Southeast Asia within the last 2000 years, iii) a migration of Austro-Asiatic speaking people into Vietnam and Cambodia about 4000 years ago, and iv) a migration of the ancestors of the Thai people from Southern China into Thailand during the early second millennium AD. These findings demonstrate that H. pylori genetic diversity has more discriminatory power than traditional human genetic markers for tracing old human migrations. Second, we investigated virulence factors of H. pylori strains isolated from patients with gastric symptoms in Senegal and Cambodia. In Senegal, a significant association was observed between gastric cancer and the cagA gene, two EPIYA-C segments, and the s1 vacA allele in Senegal. Multiple EPIYA-C segments were less frequent than reported in other countries, possibly contributing to the low incidence of gastric cancer. In Cambodia, the frequent introgression of European vacA and cagA alleles into East Asian H. pylori strains was observed. As VacA and CagA have opposing effects, this expansion may disrupt the balancing activities on epithelial cells which might result in severe consequences for individual disease outcome

Helicobacter pylori (migrations humaines et cancer gastrique)

Helicobacter pylori est associée à des pathologies gastro-duodénales sévères mais est également un marqueur bactérien de migrations humaines. Nous avons montré que des populations génétiques distinctes de H. pylori ont accompagné au moins quatre migrations en Asie du sud-est et en Océanie : i) une expansion des ancêtres des austronésiens il y a 5000 ans à partir de Taiwan en Océanie, ii) une migration d Inde en Asie du sud-est depuis 2000 ans,iii) une migration des ancêtres des locuteurs des langues austro-asiatiques au Vietnam et auCambodge il y a 4000 ans, i) une migration des ancêtres des Thaïs du sud de la Chine vers l actuelle Thaïlande au début du second millénaire. Ces données confirment la résolution plus élevée de la diversité génétique de H. pylori pour retracer les anciennes migrations humaines par comparaison aux marqueurs génétiques humains traditionnels. Nous avons ensuite investigué les facteurs de virulence de souches isolées de patients présentant des symptômes gastriques au Sénégal et au Cambodge. Au Sénégal, une association significative a été observée entre le cancer gastrique et le gène cagA, deux motifs EPIYA-C et l allèle vacA s1. De multiples segments EPIYA-C étaient observés moins fréquemment que dans les autres régions du monde, contribuant probablement à la faible incidence du cancer gastrique. Au Cambodge, une introgression fréquente d allèles cagA et vacA européens dans des souches d Asie de l est a été observée. CagA et VacA ayant des effets antagonistes, cette expansion pourrait entraîner la rupture de l équilibre entre les effets biologiques de ces deux protéines et être responsable de conséquences graves sur l évolution de la maladie.Helicobacter pylori is associated with severe gastroduodenal disorders but is also a bacterial genetic marker of human migrations. First, we provide evidence that distinct H. pylori genetic populations accompanied at least four ancient human migrations into Oceania and Southeast Asia: i) an expansion of Austronesian speaking people about 5000 years ago from Taiwan into Oceania, ii) a migration from India into Southeast Asia within the last 2000 years, iii) a migration of Austro-Asiatic speaking people into Vietnam and Cambodia about 4000 years ago, and iv) a migration of the ancestors of the Thai people from Southern China into Thailand during the early second millennium AD. These findings demonstrate that H. pylori genetic diversity has more discriminatory power than traditional human genetic markers for tracing old human migrations. Second, we investigated virulence factors of H. pylori strains isolated from patients with gastric symptoms in Senegal and Cambodia. In Senegal, a significant association was observed between gastric cancer and the cagA gene, two EPIYA-C segments, and the s1 vacA allele in Senegal. Multiple EPIYA-C segments were less frequent than reported in other countries, possibly contributing to the low incidence of gastric cancer. In Cambodia, the frequent introgression of European vacA and cagA alleles into East Asian H. pylori strains was observed. As VacA and CagA have opposing effects, this expansion may disrupt the balancing activities on epithelial cells which might result in severe consequences for individual disease outcome.PARIS11-SCD-Bib. électronique (914719901) / SudocSudocFranceF

Wide Distribution and Specific Resistance Pattern to Third-Generation Cephalosporins of Enterobacter cloacae Complex Members in Humans and in the Environment in Guadeloupe (French West Indies)

Species belonging to Enterobacter cloacae complex have been isolated in numerous environments and samples of various origins. They are also involved in opportunistic infections in plants, animals, and humans. Previous prospection in Guadeloupe (French West Indies) indicated a high frequency of E. cloacae complex strains resistant to third-generation cephalosporins (3GCs) in a local lizard population (Anolis marmoratus), but knowledge of the distribution and resistance of these strains in humans and the environment is limited. The aim of this study was to compare the distribution and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of E. cloacae complex members from different sources in a "one health" approach and to find possible explanations for the high level of resistance in non-human samples. E. cloacae complex strains were collected between January 2017 and the end of 2018 from anoles, farm animals, local fresh produce, water, and clinical human samples. Isolates were characterized by the heat-shock protein 60 gene-fragment typing method, and whole-genome sequencing was conducted on the most frequent clusters (i.e., C-VI and C-VIII). The prevalence of resistance to 3GCs was relatively high (56/346, 16.2%) in non-human samples. The associated resistance mechanism was related to an AmpC overproduction; however, in human samples, most of the resistant strains (40/62) produced an extended-spectrum beta-lactamase. No relation was found between resistance in isolates from wild anoles (35/168) and human activities. Specific core-genome phylogenetic analysis highlighted an important diversity in this bacterial population and no wide circulation among the different compartments. In our setting, the mutations responsible for resistance to 3GCs, especially in ampD, were diverse and not compartment specific. In conclusion, high levels of resistance in non-human E. cloacae complex isolates are probably due to environmental factors that favor the selection of these resistant strains, and this will be explored further

Ingestion of amoxicillin–clavulanic acid at therapeutic concentration during blood meal impacts Aedes aegypti microbiota and dengue virus transmission

Abstract Dengue virus (DENV), mainly transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, is the most prevalent arbovirus worldwide, representing a public health problem in tropical and subtropical countries. In these areas, antibiotic consumption rises which may impact both mosquito microbiota and dengue transmission. Here, we assessed how the ingestion by Ae. aegypti of therapeutic concentrations of amoxicillin–clavulanic Acid association (Amox/Clav), a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat febrile symptoms worldwide, impacted its microbiota. We also evaluated whether simultaneous ingestion of antibiotic and DENV impacted Ae. aegypti ability to transmit this virus. We found that Amox/Clav ingestion impacted microbiota composition in Ae. aegypti and we confirmed such impact in field-collected mosquitoes. Furthermore, we observed that Amox/Clav ingestion enhanced DENV dissemination and transmission by this mosquito at 21 days post-DENV exposure. These findings increase our understanding of factors linked to human hosts that may influence dengue transmission dynamics in regions with mass-drug administration programs