Rise of antimicrobial resistance in Klebsiella spp. in a country town of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Authors

  • Beatriz Adriana Tessmann Centro Universitário Metodista IPA
  • Paula Alencastro Caballero Hospital Nossa Senhora Aparecida
  • Andreza Francisco Martins Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Vinícius Pieta Perez Centro Universitário Metodista IPA Universidade de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v7i4.9345

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Several infections by multidrug-resistant Klebsiella spp. have been report worldwide, because of the capacity of these bacteria in acquire many resistance mechanisms and rapidly spread through clinical units. The aim of this study was evaluate the antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Klebsiella spp. in a hospital of a country town of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Methods: This study investigated the resistance profile of Klebsiella spp. strains isolated between 2014 and 2015, in a regional hospital of a small town. The patient’s charts and microbiological assays were review, including age, sex, date, anatomical site of isolation, origin, and antimicrobial susceptibility test. Results: Forty-two strains were isolated during 2014 and 2015. The positive cultures were from urine (57%), secretions (38%), and blood (5%). Was observed antibiotic resistance in 81% of the strains, and 62% showed multidrugresistance. The resistance profile for β-lactams, mainly cefalosporin and carbapenem, and for aminoglycosides and tetracycline increased in the study period. Conclusion: In this study we showed an increase in antibiotic resistance in a hospital at a small town, highlighting the emergence of carbapenem resistant Klebsiella spp. during 2015. The spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria in this hospital enhance the importance of epidemiological surveillance and establishment of infection control procedures.

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Published

2017-10-01

How to Cite

Tessmann, B. A., Caballero, P. A., Martins, A. F., & Perez, V. P. (2017). Rise of antimicrobial resistance in Klebsiella spp. in a country town of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Revista De Epidemiologia E Controle De Infecção, 7(4), 215-220. https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v7i4.9345

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 4 (2017)

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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