Broad-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases and Drug-Resistance Phenotypes of Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Clinical Specimens in Gonbad-e Kavus, Golestan Province, Iran

Introduction: This study aimed to determine the frequency of extendedspectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) and different drug resistance phenotypes in Enterobacteriaceae isolated from clinical specimens in Gonbad-e Kavus, Golestan Province. Methods: 220 clinical samples of urine, blood, pus, sputum, C...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Hossein Akbari1, Ania Ahani Azari2, Leila Fozouni2
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Published: Pasteur Institute of Iran 2022-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://jommid.pasteur.ac.ir/article-1-442-en.html
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Ania Ahani Azari2
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description Introduction: This study aimed to determine the frequency of extendedspectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) and different drug resistance phenotypes in Enterobacteriaceae isolated from clinical specimens in Gonbad-e Kavus, Golestan Province. Methods: 220 clinical samples of urine, blood, pus, sputum, CSF, body fluids, and ear and eye discharge were collected during six months from April to September 2021 at a referral hospital. The samples were cultured on blood and MacConkey agar and incubated overnight at 37 °C. Standard biochemical tests and the API20E enteric identification system were used to identify bacteria. The Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method determined the antibiotic resistance pattern, and the phenotypic confirmatory test was used for detecting ESBL producers. Results: 108 Enterobacteriaceae isolates were identified from different clinical specimens out of the samples. The isolates were Escherichia coli (36.1%), Klebsiella pneumonia (25%), Enterobacter cloacae (18.5%), Citrobacter freundii (11.1%) and Proteus mirabilis (9.2%). The highest resistance and susceptibility among the isolates belonged to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (68.5%) and meropenem (11.1%), respectively. The highest prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and ESBL were observed in E. coli and Proteus mirabilis isolates. Conclusion: In this study, the high frequency of MDR phenotypes in the isolates may suggest an increasing trend of antibiotic resistance in Enterobacteriaceae. This could greatly impact the management and treatment of infections caused by these drug-resistant bacteria. Therefore, infection-control measures and continuous monitoring is recommended for controlling the spread of ESBL-producing strains in different geographical areas.
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spelling doaj-art-c6e1b44af837464489736ecdec50d18f2025-08-20T02:16:04ZengPasteur Institute of IranJournal of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases2345-53492345-53302022-03-01101192310.52547/JoMMID.10.1.19Broad-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases and Drug-Resistance Phenotypes of Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Clinical Specimens in Gonbad-e Kavus, Golestan Province, IranMohammad Hossein Akbari10https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2807-0580Ania Ahani Azari21https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7025-6739Leila Fozouni22https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2248-03541MSc, Department of Microbiology, Gorgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gorgan, Iran2PhD, Department of Microbiology, Gorgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gorgan, Iran.2PhD, Department of Microbiology, Gorgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gorgan, Iran.Introduction: This study aimed to determine the frequency of extendedspectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) and different drug resistance phenotypes in Enterobacteriaceae isolated from clinical specimens in Gonbad-e Kavus, Golestan Province. Methods: 220 clinical samples of urine, blood, pus, sputum, CSF, body fluids, and ear and eye discharge were collected during six months from April to September 2021 at a referral hospital. The samples were cultured on blood and MacConkey agar and incubated overnight at 37 °C. Standard biochemical tests and the API20E enteric identification system were used to identify bacteria. The Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method determined the antibiotic resistance pattern, and the phenotypic confirmatory test was used for detecting ESBL producers. Results: 108 Enterobacteriaceae isolates were identified from different clinical specimens out of the samples. The isolates were Escherichia coli (36.1%), Klebsiella pneumonia (25%), Enterobacter cloacae (18.5%), Citrobacter freundii (11.1%) and Proteus mirabilis (9.2%). The highest resistance and susceptibility among the isolates belonged to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (68.5%) and meropenem (11.1%), respectively. The highest prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and ESBL were observed in E. coli and Proteus mirabilis isolates. Conclusion: In this study, the high frequency of MDR phenotypes in the isolates may suggest an increasing trend of antibiotic resistance in Enterobacteriaceae. This could greatly impact the management and treatment of infections caused by these drug-resistant bacteria. Therefore, infection-control measures and continuous monitoring is recommended for controlling the spread of ESBL-producing strains in different geographical areas.https://jommid.pasteur.ac.ir/article-1-442-en.htmlbeta-lactamasesdrugresistantenterobacteriaceaeprevalence
spellingShingle Mohammad Hossein Akbari1
Ania Ahani Azari2
Leila Fozouni2
Broad-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases and Drug-Resistance Phenotypes of Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Clinical Specimens in Gonbad-e Kavus, Golestan Province, Iran
Journal of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
beta-lactamases
drugresistant
enterobacteriaceae
prevalence
title Broad-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases and Drug-Resistance Phenotypes of Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Clinical Specimens in Gonbad-e Kavus, Golestan Province, Iran
title_full Broad-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases and Drug-Resistance Phenotypes of Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Clinical Specimens in Gonbad-e Kavus, Golestan Province, Iran
title_fullStr Broad-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases and Drug-Resistance Phenotypes of Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Clinical Specimens in Gonbad-e Kavus, Golestan Province, Iran
title_full_unstemmed Broad-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases and Drug-Resistance Phenotypes of Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Clinical Specimens in Gonbad-e Kavus, Golestan Province, Iran
title_short Broad-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases and Drug-Resistance Phenotypes of Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Clinical Specimens in Gonbad-e Kavus, Golestan Province, Iran
title_sort broad spectrum beta lactamases and drug resistance phenotypes of enterobacteriaceae isolated from clinical specimens in gonbad e kavus golestan province iran
topic beta-lactamases
drugresistant
enterobacteriaceae
prevalence
url https://jommid.pasteur.ac.ir/article-1-442-en.html
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