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ArticleInternational microbiology : the official journal of the Spanish Society for Microbiology2025

Trends in serotype distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of invasive Haemophilus influenzae isolates from Brazil, 2009-2021.

Rosemeire Cobo Zanella, Sérgio Bokermann, Marta Galhardo, Caroline Gava, Samanta Cristine Grassi Almeida, Gabriela Andrade Pereira, Ana Paula Silva de Lemos

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Rosemeire Cobo ZanellaCenter of Bacteriology, Adolfo Lutz Institute, Av. Dr. Arnaldo, 355, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, CEP 01246-902, Brazil. rosemeire.zanella@ial.sp.gov.br.
Sérgio BokermannCenter of Bacteriology, Adolfo Lutz Institute, Av. Dr. Arnaldo, 355, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, CEP 01246-902, Brazil.
Marta GalhardoCenter of Bacteriology, Adolfo Lutz Institute, Av. Dr. Arnaldo, 355, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, CEP 01246-902, Brazil.
Caroline GavaSecretary of Health Surveillance, Ministry of Health, Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil.
Samanta Cristine Grassi AlmeidaCenter of Bacteriology, Adolfo Lutz Institute, Av. Dr. Arnaldo, 355, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, CEP 01246-902, Brazil.
Gabriela Andrade PereiraSecretary of Health Surveillance, Ministry of Health, Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil.
Ana Paula Silva de LemosCenter of Bacteriology, Adolfo Lutz Institute, Av. Dr. Arnaldo, 355, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, CEP 01246-902, Brazil.

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introductionInvasive Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) disease poses a significant global health challenge. With the relaxation of COVID-19 pandemic measures and declining H. influenzae serotype b (Hib) vaccination coverage, there is concern about a potential increase in Hi cases worldwide. METHODOLOGY: This study analyzed 1437 invasive Hi isolates in Brazil over 13 years, determining capsular serotypes, antimicrobial susceptibility, and genetic relatedness through multilocus sequence typing.

resultsThe primary source of isolation for these invasive H. influenzae isolates was blood (54.4%), followed by cerebrospinal fluid (37.1%) and lung specimens (8.5%), respectively. Consequently, bacteremia (47%) was the most common clinical presentation, followed by meningitis (39.6%) and pneumonia (13.4%). Non-encapsulated Hi (NTHi) predominated among the isolates (51.4%), along with serotype a (22%) and serotype b (21.5%) among the encapsulated isolates. The majority of the encapsulated isolates were isolated from children under 14 years of age (76.7%), while NTHi isolates were identified in patients older than 15 years, particularly those ≥ 60 years old (40%). Ampicillin resistance was observed in 17.1% of cases, displaying β-lactamase production as the principal resistance mechanism. MLST revealed a diverse NTHi population, whereas the encapsulated isolates presented a clonal structure.

conclusionThis study describes the prevalence of NTHi isolates circulating in Brazil after two decades of the Hib vaccine immunization program. Continuous universal surveillance is crucial for implementing prompt public health measures to prevent and control invasive Hi disease and monitor changes in antibiotic resistance profiles.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsHaemophilus InfectionsHaemophilus influenzaeAdolescentAdultAgedBrazilChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleMicrobial Sensitivity TestsMiddle AgedAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntimicrobial susceptibilityHaemophilus influenzae bHaemophilus influenzae diseaseHaemophilus influenzae NTInvasive Hi disease

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