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ArticleAfrican health sciences2020

Prevalence of plasmid-mediated resistance genes among multidrug-resistant uropathogens in Egypt.

Ann A Elshamy, Khaled M Aboshanab, Mahmoud A Yassien, Nadia A Hassouna

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Ann A ElshamyDepartment of Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Khaled M AboshanabDepartment of Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Mahmoud A YassienDepartment of Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Nadia A HassounaDepartment of Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Ain Shams University · EG

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Abstract

backgroundThe emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) uropathogens has become a public health threat and current knowledge of the genotypic basis of bacterial resistance is essential for selecting appropriate treatment options.

objectivesTo determine the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance among MDR uropathogens and to elucidate the molecular bases of plasmid-mediated resistance.

methodsBacterial isolates were recovered from urine specimens of 150 out-patients with signs and symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) at El-Demerdash Hospital, Cairo, Egypt. Standard methods were used for identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed according to CLSI guidelines.

resultsAmong the recovered isolates, 22.7% and 77.3% were Gram-positive, and negative, respectively. Of which; 43.3% were MDR with 60% harboring plasmids. Extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) genes

conclusionHigh levels of resistance to nitrofurans, β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, and fluoroquinolones were detected, and their use as empirical treatment for UTIs has become questionable.

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AdultAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacterial ProteinsBacteriuriabeta-Lactamasesbeta-Lactam ResistanceDrug Resistance, Multiple, BacterialEgyptFemaleGram-Negative BacteriaGram-Negative Bacterial InfectionsGram-Positive BacteriaGram-Positive Bacterial InfectionsHumansMaleMiddle AgedAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacterial Proteinsbeta-LactamasesQuinolonesantibacterial resistanceESBLsplasmid-mediatedqnRuropathgens

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PMID33402907
PMCPMC7750051
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