vaez H, khosravi S, soleymani E. Antibiotic resistance pattern of common etiological agents of bloodstream infections isolated from patients. Iran J Med Microbiol 2012; 5 (4) :52-58
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1- Department of microbiology ,Golestan university of medical science , vaezhamid84@gmail.com
2- Besat hospital, Microbiology laboratory
3- Besat hospital,Pathobiology laboratory
Abstract: (14138 Views)
Background and objective: Bloodstream infections (BSI) are dangerous and if not
treated appropriately will be accompanied by high mortality. the aim of this study was to
determine the frequency of different etiological agents of BSI and their resistance to
commonly used antibiotics.
Material and Method: This study performed by 129 positive blood culture samples
collected during 2009 to 2010 from patients of tehran besat hospital. Antibiotic
susceptibility testing was performed by using disk diffusion method as per clinical and
laboratory standards institu (CLSI) guideline. Data analysed by Chi-square test and SPSS
soft ware. P value of <0.05 was determined as significant.
Results: The most common causes of BSI were coagulase-negative staphylococcus
(CONS) and E.coli 45(34.9%), 38(29.5%) respectively. Infections with proteus vulgaris
was rare 2 (1.6%). Prevalence of gram negative infections in comparison with gram
positive infections was (1.58:1). The highest resistance was demonstrated as: Penicillin
73.6% - Ampicillin 66.6% -Tetracyclin 58.9%. The highest susceptibility was
demonstrated as Gentamicin and Imipenem 68.3%,65.9% respectively.
Conclusion: BSI caused by gram negative bacteria is 1.5 fold more than gram positive
bacteria. In our hospital CONS and E.coli are more common etiological agents of
BSI (64% of all infections). Vancomycin are suitable antibiotic for treatment of CONA
and S.aureus infections.
Type of Study:
Original Research Article |
Subject:
Antibiotic Resistance Received: 2014/01/4 | Accepted: 2014/01/4 | ePublished: 2014/01/4