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ArticleAnnals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials2025

The bacterial etiology and antimicrobial susceptibility of lower respiratory tract infections in Vietnam.

Tran Thi Ngoc Dung, Chau Vinh, Pham Hong Anh, Vo Kim Phuong Linh, Ha Thanh Tuyen, Pham Thanh Tam, Nguyen Phu Huong Lan, Truong Thien Phu, Nguyen Su Minh Tuyet, Pham Hong Nhung and 8 more

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Article in Annals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Tran Thi Ngoc DungMolecular Epidemiology Group, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Chau VinhMolecular Epidemiology Group, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Pham Hong AnhMolecular Epidemiology Group, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Vo Kim Phuong LinhMolecular Epidemiology Group, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Ha Thanh TuyenMolecular Epidemiology Group, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Pham Thanh TamMolecular Epidemiology Group, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Nguyen Phu Huong LanHospital for Tropical Diseases, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Truong Thien PhuCho Ray General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Nguyen Su Minh TuyetNhan Dan Gia Dinh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Pham Hong NhungHa Noi Medical University, Ha Noi, Vietnam.
Van Dinh TrangNational Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Ha Noi, Vietnam.
Nguyen Thi VanViet Duc Hospital, Ha Noi, Vietnam.
Quynh NguyenMolecular Epidemiology Group, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Nguyen Thi ThanhMolecular Epidemiology Group, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Thomas KestemanMolecular Epidemiology Group, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
H Rogier van DoornMolecular Epidemiology Group, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Guy ThwaitesMolecular Epidemiology Group, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Pham Thanh DuyMolecular Epidemiology Group, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. duypt@oucru.org.

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Abstract

backgroundLower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) remains the leading infectious cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Key bacterial pathogens include Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae. This study examined the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of major bacterial pathogens from community- and hospital-acquired LRTIs across six major hospitals in Vietnam.

methodsBetween January 2022 and May 2023, 1000 bacterial isolates were collected through an isolate-based surveillance. Species identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing were performed by VITEK-2/Phoenix M50, with MICs determined by E-test or broth microdilution. Multiplex PCRs were used to detect common AMR genes.

resultsA. baumannii (49.6%), P. aeruginosa (21%), K. pneumoniae (18.6%) were predominant, followed by S. aureus (6.7%), E. coli (3.9%) and S. pneumoniae (0.2%). Most isolates (94.4%) were identified from hospital-acquired cases. High prevalence of MDR and carbapenem resistance were identified in A. baumannii (96% and 95%), P. aeruginosa (56.7% and 57.1%), and K. pneumoniae (78% and 69.2%), respectively. Notably, resistance to ceftazidime-avibactam was detected in K. pneumoniae (34.3%), P. aeruginosa (29%), and E. coli (7.7%), while colistin resistance was found in K. pneumoniae (18.2%) and A. baumannii (2.8%). MRSA prevalence was 79.1%, though S. aureus remained susceptible to vancomycin, linezolid and ceftaroline. Most bla

conclusionsCarbapenem-resistant Gram-negative pathogens were predominant among hospital-acquired LRTIs in Vietnam, with notable resistance to ceftazidime-avibactam and colistin. The lack of effective treatment for A. baumannii remains a major concern. We found a strong correlation between AMR phenotype and genotype among K. pneumoniae and E. coli, supporting gene-based therapy to guide ceftazidime-avibactam use. However, the presence of disrupted bla

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsBacteriaRespiratory Tract InfectionsCross InfectionDrug Resistance, BacterialDrug Resistance, Multiple, BacterialHumansMaleMicrobial Sensitivity TestsPrevalenceVietnamAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntimicrobial resistanceCeftazidime-avibactamLower respiratory tract infectionNosocomial pneumonia

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