Epidemiología de bacterias nosocomiales resistentes a los antimicrobianos

Nosocomial infections are a major challenge for public health because of the high rates of morbidity and mortality generated. It was considered that the excessive or inappropriate use of antibiotics triggers the emergence of resistant strains. Among the clinically important bacteria that most commonly cause nososcomial infections, Gram positive multiresistant pathogens stand out such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus spp (VRE), and the Gram negative strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas spp. and Acinetobacter baumannii producing expanded spectrum β-lactamases (ESβL). This review describes the behavior of the main bacterial pathogens resistant to antibiotics that cause infections in Europe, United States, and Latin America, emphasizing studies of molecular epidemiology on a global scale, including the major epidemiological studies in Colombia. The genetic structure of S. aureus and Enterococcus spp strains shows a clonal characteristic favored by the predominance of a small number of clones with the capacity to spread globally, due probably to cross-infection. However, the introduction of MRSA strains from the community encourages genetic diversity, tending to establish a genetic polyclonal endemic structure in places like the United States. In Gram negative bacteria, the high genetic diversity among isolates, mainly in Latin American countries, indicates that the polyclonal spread is influenced by horizontal transfer of plasmids, by excessive exposure to antibiotics, and prolonged hospital stays. In Colombia, there is information on nosocomial resistant pathogens, but molecular epidemiological information is still scarce. Las infecciones nosocomiales constituyen un gran desafío para la salud pública por las altas tasas de morbilidad y mortalidad que generan. Se ha considerado que el uso inapropiado o excesivo de antibióticos desencadena la aparición de cepas resistentes. Entre las bacterias de importancia clínica que con mayor frecuencia causan infecciones nososcomiales, se destacan los patógenos Gram positivos multiresistentes como Staphylococcus aureus con resistencia a meticilina (SARM) y Enterococcus spp. resistentes a vancomicina (ERV). En los Gram negativos, hay resistencia sobre todo con las cepas de Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas spp. y Acinetobacter baumannii productoras de β-lactamasas de espectro extendido (BLEEs, en inglés: ESβL expanded spectrum β-lactamases). Esta revisión tiene como finalidad realizar una decripción del estado de la resistencia bacteriana a los antibióticos en los principales patógenos que causan infecciones nosocomiales en países de Europa, Estados Unidos y de Latinoamérica, destacando los estudios de epidemiología molecular a escala global e incluyendo los principales estudios epidemiológicos realizados en Colombia. La estructura genética de las cepas de Staphylococus aureus y Enterococcus spp. evidencia una característica clonal favorecida por el predominio de un número pequeño de clones con capacidad de diseminarse en forma global, debida probablemente a infecciones cruzadas. Sin embargo, la introducción de cepas SARM desde la comunidad está favoreciendo la diversidad genética, tendiendo a establecerse una estructura genética policlonal en lugares endémicos como los Estados Unidos. En las bacterias Gram negativas, se destaca una alta diversidad genética entre los aislados, sobre todo en países de Latinoamérica, indicando que la diseminación sigue una estructura genética policlonal, influida por la transferencia horizontal de plasmidos, por la excesiva exposición a antibióticos y una estancia hospitalaria prolongada. En Colombia se dispone de información sobre los patógenos nosocomiales resistentes, pero la información epidemiológica molecular aún es escasa

Relación Entre Virulencia y Resistencia Antimicrobiana en/ Relationship Between Virulence and Antimicrobial Resistance in

Acinetobacter baumannii is often isolated in nosocomial infections, currently it is been related with severe community-acquired infections. The ability to colonize diverse habitats as well as its versatile metabolism make A. baumanni a troublesome pathogen. In the last years there is been an increase of nosocomial infections due to A. baumannii, such as sepsis, pneumonia and meningitis. This infections appears as outbreaks, dominated by multidrug-resistance epidemics clones generating an increase in morbidity and mortality rates. Most affected wards are Intensive Care Units, where massive antibiotics use might select new multidrug-resistant strains. Due A. baumannii has emerged as serious problem in Europe, United States and Latin America including Colombia, to find out the pathogenesis mechanisms and antibiotics resistance as factors that contribute to this health problem is necessary.Both, the acquisition of virulence factors and antibiotics resistance determinants explain the pathogenic capacity of this bacteria; particulary the presence of pathogenicity Islands (PAIs) , which contain genes that confer multidrug-resistant and are directly responsible to carry genes involve in pathogenic mechanism as: iron upatke system, biofilm formation on abiotic surfaces, Outer membrane protein 38 production (OMP 38) and the Type Four Secretion System, which has been decribed as responsible for the pathogenesis of this microorganism. This paper reviews the current situation of the nosocomials infections caused by A. baumannii, the main mechanisms of drugs resistance and their association with pathogenicity. Understanding of the elements involved in the pathogenesis of A. baumannii will enable to establish mechanisms to control its dissemination.Acinetobacter baumanni causa frecuentemente infecciones intrahospitalarias y actualmente se ha relacionado con el desarrollo de infecciones severas adquiridas en la comunidad. La capacidad de colonizar diversos hábitats y la versatilidad en su metabolismo ha influido en el incremento del número de infecciones nosocomiales, siendo responsable del desarrollo de enfermedades como: sepsis, neumonías y meningitis. Estas infecciones aparecen en forma de brotes, dominados por clones epidémicos con multirresistencia a los antibióticos que causan altas tasas de morbilidad y mortalidad. Las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos son las más afectadas por el uso masivo de antibióticos que ocasiona la aparición de cepas multirresistentes. Es importante estudiar los mecanismos de patogénesis y la resistencia a los antibióticos, como factores directos que determinan el problema de salud.Por otra parte, las islas de patogenecidad que corresponde a material genético exógeno que ha sido integrado al genoma de la bacteria, explicaría en gran medida el carácter patogénico de la bacteria. Estas transportan genes que confieren multirresistencia a los antibióticos y son responsables directos de llevar genes involucrados en mecanismos patogénicos como son: el sistema de captación de hierro, el sistema para la formación de biopelículas en superficies abióticas, el mecanismo de formación de la proteína de membrana externa 38 y los sistemas de secreción de proteínas tipo IV, que han sido demostrados como responsables directos de la patogénesis de diversos patógenos. En este artículo se revisa la situación actual de la incidencia de las infecciones nosocomiales causadas por A. baumannii multirresistente a los antibióticos, los principales mecanismos de resistencia a fármacos y la asociación de ésta con los mecanismos de patogenicidad. El conocimiento de los elementos involucrados en la patogénesis de A. baumannii permitirá establecer los mecanismos que lleven a controlar su diseminación

Síndrome hemolítico urémico atípico en paciente con VIH tratado con eculizumab: reporte de un caso

La microangiopatía trombótica define un grupo de patologías caracterizadas por disfunción microvascular con la concurrencia de anemia hemolítica microangiopática, trombocitopenia y daño orgánico. Representa el manifestación microvascular más frecuente de la infección por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH). Reportamos el caso de un hombre en la séptima década de la vida con diagnóstico reciente de infección por VIH, que desarrolla sindrome hemolítico urémico, que requiere terapia de reemplazo renal continua y terapia de reemplazo plasmático sin respuesta, ADAMTS13 con actividad conservada, descartando otras etiologías (infecciosa, metabólica y genética) con adecuada respuesta a eculizumab.Thrombotic microangiopathy defines a group of pathologies characterized by microvascular dysfunction with the concurrence of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and organ damage. It represents the most frequent microvascular manifestation of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. We report the case of a man in the seventh decade of life with a recent diagnosis of infection by HIV, who develops hemolytic uremic syndrome, requiring continuous renal replacement therapy and plasma replacement therapy, without response, ADAMTS13 with preserved activity, ruling out other etiologies (infectious, metabolic, and genetic) with successful response to eculizumab

Age at menopause in Latin America

OBJECTIVE: To assess the age at menopause (AM) in Latin America urban areas. DESIGN: A total of 17,150 healthy women, aged 40 to 59 years, accompanying patients to healthcare centers in 47 cities of 15 Latin American countries, were surveyed regarding their age, educational level, healthcare coverage, history of gynecological surgery, smoking habit, presence of menses, and the use of contraception or hormone therapy at menopause. The AM was calculated using logit analysis. RESULTS: The mean age of the entire sample was 49.4 ± 5.5 years. Mean educational level was 9.9 ± 4.5 years, and the use of hormone therapy and oral contraception was 22.1% and 7.9%, respectively. The median AM of women in all centers was 48.6 years, ranging from 43.8 years in Asuncion (Paraguay) to 53 years in Cartagena de Indias (Colombia). Logistic regression analysis determined that women aged 49 living in cities at 2,000 meters or more above sea level (OR = 2.0, 95% CI: 1.4-2.9, P < 0.001) and those with lower

Age at menopause in Latin America

Objective: To assess the age at menopause (AM) in Latin America urban areas. Design: A total of 17,150 healthy women, aged 40 to 59 years, accompanying patients to healthcare centers in 47 cities of 15 Latin American countries, were surveyed regarding their age, educational level, healthcare coverage, history of gynecological surgery, smoking habit, presence of menses, and the use of contraception or hormone therapy at menopause. The AM was calculated using logit analysis. Results: The mean age of the entire sample was 49.4 ± 5.5 years. Mean educational level was 9.9 ± 4.5 years, and the use of hormone therapy and oral contraception was 22.1% and 7.9%, respectively. The median AM of women in all centers was 48.6 years, ranging from 43.8 years in Asuncion (Paraguay) to 53 years in Cartagena de Indias (Colombia). Logistic regression analysis determined that women aged 49 living in cities at 2,000 meters or more above sea level (OR = 2.0, 95% CI: 1.4-2.9, P < 0.001) and those with lower educational level (OR = 1.9, 95% CI: 1.3-2.8, P < 0.001) or living in countries with low gross national product (OR = 2.1, 95% CI: 1.5-2.9, P < 0.001) were more prone to an earlier onset of menopause. Conclusions: The AM varies widely in Latin America. Lower income and related poverty conditions influence the onset of menopause

Drying of Exotic Tropical Fruits: A Comprehensive Review

10.1007/s11947-010-0323-7Food and Bioprocess Technology42163-18

Chronic coronary syndromes without standard modifiable cardiovascular risk factors and outcomes: the CLARIFY registry

Background and Aims: It has been reported that patients without standard modifiable cardiovascular (CV) risk factors (SMuRFs—diabetes, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, and smoking) presenting with first myocardial infarction (MI), especially women, have a higher in-hospital mortality than patients with risk factors, and possibly a lower long-term risk provided they survive the post-infarct period. This study aims to explore the long-term outcomes of SMuRF-less patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods: CLARIFY is an observational cohort of 32 703 outpatients with stable CAD enrolled between 2009 and 2010 in 45 countries. The baseline characteristics and clinical outcomes of patients with and without SMuRFs were compared. The primary outcome was a composite of 5-year CV death or non-fatal MI. Secondary outcomes were 5-year all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE—CV death, non-fatal MI, or non-fatal stroke). Results: Among 22 132 patients with complete risk factor and outcome information, 977 (4.4%) were SMuRF-less. Age, sex, and time since CAD diagnosis were similar across groups. SMuRF-less patients had a lower 5-year rate of CV death or non-fatal MI (5.43% [95% CI 4.08–7.19] vs. 7.68% [95% CI 7.30–8.08], P = 0.012), all-cause mortality, and MACE. Similar results were found after adjustments. Clinical event rates increased steadily with the number of SMuRFs. The benefit of SMuRF-less status was particularly pronounced in women. Conclusions: SMuRF-less patients with stable CAD have a substantial but significantly lower 5-year rate of CV death or non-fatal MI than patients with risk factors. The risk of CV outcomes increases steadily with the number of risk factors