- Culture-Positive Spontaneous Ascitic Infection in Patients with Acute Decompensated Cirrhosis: Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens and Antibiotic Strategies
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Liu J, Gao Y, Wang X, Qian Z, Chen J, Huang Y, Meng Z, Lu X, Deng G, Liu F, Zhang Z, Li H, Zheng X
- KMID: 2468489
- Yonsei Med J.
- 2020 Feb;61(2):145-153.
- doi: 10.3349/ymj.2020.61.2.145
PURPOSE: This study investigated multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens and antibiotic strategies of culture-positive spontaneous ascitic infection (SAI) in patients with acute decompensated cirrhosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 432 acute decompensated... -
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- Dissemination of Carbapenem-Resistance among Multidrug Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa carrying Metallo-Beta-Lactamase Genes, including the Novel bla(IMP-65) Gene in Thailand
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Khuntayaporn P, Yamprayoonswat W, Yasawong M, Chomnawang MT
- KMID: 2450867
- Infect Chemother.
- 2019 Jun;51(2):107-118.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2019.51.2.107
BACKGROUND: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is considered as one of the most emerging threats in this century. Serious infections caused by this pathogen are often treated by carbapenems which are the last... -
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- Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Anaerobic Bacterial Clinical Isolates From 2014 to 2016, Including Recently Named or Renamed Species
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Byun JH, Kim M, Lee Y, Lee K, Chong Y
- KMID: 2425975
- Ann Lab Med.
- 2019 Mar;39(2):190-199.
- doi: 10.3343/alm.2019.39.2.190
BACKGROUND: Anaerobic bacterial resistance trends may vary across regions or institutions. Regional susceptibility patterns are pivotal in the empirical treatment of anaerobic infections. We determined the antimicrobial resistance patterns of... -
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- Multidrug-Resistant, Gram-Negative Bacteria in Hospitalized Elderly Patients from Non-Hospital Long-Term Care Facilities
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Kim M, Shin J, Jeong Y, Cho J, Choi JP
- KMID: 2438032
- Korean J Med.
- 2019 Feb;94(1):107-113.
- doi: 10.3904/kjm.2019.94.1.107
BACKGROUND/AIMS: We investigated the risk of multidrug-resistant, gram-negative bacteria (MDRGNB) in hospitalized elderly patients from non-hospital long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and the antibiotic prescription pattern. METHODS: All clinical cultures obtained within... -
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- Failure of Ciprofloxacin Therapy in the Treatment of Community-Acquired Acute Pyelonephritis caused by In-Vitro Susceptible Escherichia coli Strain Producing CTX-Type Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase
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Seok H, Cha MK, Kang CI, Cho SY, Kim SH, Ha YE, Chung DR, Peck KR, Song JH
- KMID: 2429940
- Infect Chemother.
- 2018 Dec;50(4):357-361.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2018.50.4.357
While carbapenems are the drug of choice to treat extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing strains, some alternative carbapenem-sparing regimens are suggested for antibiotic stewardship. We experienced a case of ciprofloxacin treatment failure for... -
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- The Infinity War: How to Cope with Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae
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Yoo JH
- KMID: 2420923
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2018 Oct;33(40):e255.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2018.33.e255
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are now spread worldwide. In Korea, the number of CRE isolation is rapidly increasing, and impending endemicity is a concern. To cope well with CRE, thorough infection... -
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- Management of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii epidemic in an intensive care unit using multifaceted intervention strategy
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Hong J, Jang OJ, Bak MH, Baek EH, Park KH, Hong SI, Cho OH, Bae IG
- KMID: 2420012
- Korean J Intern Med.
- 2018 Sep;33(5):1000-1007.
- doi: 10.3904/kjim.2016.323
BACKGROUND/AIMS: We evaluated the effects of a multifaceted intervention for controlling a carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) epidemic in an intensive care unit (ICU) with no restrictions on carbapenem use. METHODS: This... -
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- Epidemiology and treatment of antimicrobialresistant gram-negative bacteria in Korea
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Kim YA, Park YS
- KMID: 2411535
- Korean J Intern Med.
- 2018 Mar;33(2):247-255.
- doi: 10.3904/kjim.2018.028
Antimicrobial resistance is becoming one of the greatest challenges to public health worldwide. Infections by antimicrobial-resistant organisms could result in the failure of treatment, increased medical costs, prolonged hospital stays,... -
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- Management of Antibiotic-Resistant Acute Pyelonephritis
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Lee HN, Yoon H
- KMID: 2400217
- Urogenit Tract Infect.
- 2017 Dec;12(3):95-102.
- doi: 10.14777/uti.2017.12.3.95
Acute pyelonephritis (APN) is a common urinary tract infection that affects a large proportion of women. Although antimicrobial therapy is a successful treatment in most cases, empirically, antibiotic resistance has... -
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- Clinical Significance of Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Bacteria in First Pediatric Febrile Urinary Tract Infections and Differences between Age Groups
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Park SY, Kim JH
- KMID: 2394451
- Child Kidney Dis.
- 2017 Oct;21(2):128-135.
- doi: 10.3339/jkspn.2017.21.2.128
PURPOSE: Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing bacteria-induced urinary tract infections are increasing and require more potent antibiotics such as carbapenems. We evaluated the clinical significance of extended-spectrum β-lactamase urinary tract infection in children... -
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- Antimicrobial Susceptibilities of Enterobacteriaceae in Community-Acquired Urinary Tract Infections during a 5-year Period: A Single Hospital Study in Korea
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Park JJ, Seo YB, Lee J
- KMID: 2391424
- Infect Chemother.
- 2017 Sep;49(3):184-193.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2017.49.3.184
BACKGROUND: Through investigating antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Enterobacteriaceae in community-acquired urinary tract infection (CA-UTI), we provide basic evidence for the use of empirical antibiotics in CA-UTI. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively... -
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- Prospective study analyzing risk factors and characteristics of healthcare-associated infections in a Urology ward
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Medina-Polo J, Sopeña-Sutil R, BenÃtez-Sala R, Lara-Isla , Alonso-Isa M, Gil-Moradillo J, Justo-Quintas J, GarcÃa-Rojo E, González-Padilla DA, Passas-MartÃnez JB, Tejido-Sánchez A
- KMID: 2365098
- Investig Clin Urol.
- 2017 Jan;58(1):61-69.
- doi: 10.4111/icu.2017.58.1.61
PURPOSE: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in urological patients have special features due to specific risk factors. Our objective was to evaluate the characteristics and risk factors for HAIs in patients hospitalized... -
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- Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Urological Surgery
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Yamamoto S, Shigemura , Kiyota H, Arakawa S, Japanese Research Group for UTI
- KMID: 2366142
- Urogenit Tract Infect.
- 2016 Dec;11(3):77-85.
- doi: 10.14777/uti.2016.11.3.77
Surgical site infection (SSI) is defined as an infection occurring within one month from surgery or intervention. SSIs are classified into three categories: Clean, clean-contaminated, and contaminated. They are defined... -
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- Use of Non-carbapenem Antibiotics in Patients with Urinary Tract Infection Caused by Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae
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Seo YB, Kim YK, Lee J, Song W
- KMID: 2362897
- Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev.
- 2016 Dec;21(2):50-56.
- doi: 10.14192/kjhaicp.2016.21.2.50
BACKGROUND: Alternatives to carbapenem are increasingly needed to decrease the usage of carbapenem. We evaluated the possibility of using non-carbapenem antibiotics against urinary tract infections (UTI) caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing... -
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- Surveillance of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae Carriage in a Japanese Intensive Care Unit: a Retrospective Analysis
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Kawano Y, Nishida T, Togawa A, Irie Y, Hoshino K, Matsumoto , Ishikura H
- KMID: 2371187
- Korean J Crit Care Med.
- 2016 Nov;31(4):317-323.
- doi: 10.4266/kjccm.2016.00703
BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of surveillance to identify extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) carriers is controversial during a non-outbreak situation. We performed additional stool cultures for ESBL-E among intensive care unit (ICU)... -
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- A 5-year Surveillance Study on Antimicrobial Resistance of Acinetobacter baumannii Clinical Isolates from a Tertiary Greek Hospital
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Maraki S, Mantadakis E, Mavromanolaki VE, Kofteridis DP, Samonis G
- KMID: 2466431
- Infect Chemother.
- 2016 Sep;48(3):190-198.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2016.48.3.190
BACKGROUND: Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged as a major cause of nosocomial outbreaks. It is particularly associated with nosocomial pneumonia and bloodstream infections in immunocompromised and debilitated patients with serious underlying... -
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- Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae: Prevalence and Risk Factors in a Single Community-Based Hospital in Korea
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Lee HJ, Choi JK, Cho SY, Kim SH, Park SH, Choi SM, Lee DG, Choi JH, Yoo JH
- KMID: 2466428
- Infect Chemother.
- 2016 Sep;48(3):166-173.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2016.48.3.166
BACKGROUND: Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) are Gram-negative bacteria with increasing prevalence of infection worldwide. In Korea, 25 cases of CPE isolates were reported by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and... -
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- Extended-spectrum ß-Lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae as a Common Cause of Urinary Tract Infections in Sri Lanka
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Tillekeratne LG, Vidanagama D, Tippalagama R, Lewkebandara R, Joyce M, Nicholson , Nagahawatte A, Bodinayake CK, De Silva A, Woods CW
- KMID: 2466427
- Infect Chemother.
- 2016 Sep;48(3):160-165.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2016.48.3.160
BACKGROUND: Extended-spectrum ß-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) are increasingly reported as pathogens in urinary tract infections (UTIs). However, in Sri Lanka, the clinical and molecular epidemiology of ESBL-PE implicated in UTIs has... -
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- Evaluation of Diagnostic Performance of RAPIDEC CARBA NP Test for Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae
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Song W, Yoo G, Hwang GY, Uh Y
- KMID: 2353041
- Ann Clin Microbiol.
- 2016 Sep;19(3):59-64.
- doi: 10.5145/ACM.2016.19.3.59
BACKGROUND: Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae are resistant to most β-lactam antibiotics except carbapenems. In recent years, infrequently isolated Enterobacteriaceae that produce carbapenemase pose a serious threat in the selection of... -
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- Antibiotic Resistance and Novel Antibiotics for the Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
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Wagenlehner F
- KMID: 2350755
- Urogenit Tract Infect.
- 2016 Aug;11(2):43-48.
- doi: 10.14777/uti.2016.11.2.43
Surveillance data on antibiotic resistance need to be considered with respect to the origin of isolates, types of surveillance studies, and types of types of registered infections. Antibiotic resistance in... -
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