Streptococcus group B--association with Aerobic vaginitis and ability to human cell lines activation

The aim of this study was to estimate: the frequency of aerobic vaginitis, susceptibility of the GBS isolated from vagina of non-pregnant women with and without cervicitis to selected antibiotics and chemotherapeutics and the proinflammatory cytokines production by HeLa, THP-I, U - 937 cells after stimulation by vaginal GBS. Our results indicated low frequency of the aerobic vaginitis -4.5% among non-pregnant young women and ability of the vaginal GBS to release proinflammatory cytokines by human cell lines in vitro.     

Lactobacillus rhamnosus L60, a potential probiotic isolated from the human vagina

The vagina has been increasingly viewed as an "ecosystem" whose normal microflora help protect it from invading pathogens, including those that cause urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases. We tested new strains of lactobacilli as potential probiotics for maintenance of urogenital tract health, as well as prevention and therapy of urogenital infections. A strain of lactobacilli isolated from the vagina of nonpregnant, healthy, premenopausal women was identified as Lactobacillus rhamnosus L60 by 16S rDNA sequence homology. L60 was evaluated for antimicrobial activity, in vitro antibiotic resistance, autoaggregation, surface hydrophobicity, co-aggregation with other bacterial species, hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) production, and bacterial adherence. It displayed a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity against urogenital pathogens, and resistance to antibiotics commonly prescribed for infections caused by these pathogens. L60 produced H(2)O(2), adhered to vaginal epithelial cells, co-aggregated with Escherichia coli and Candida albicans, and displayed self-aggregation. In view of these characteristics, L60 is considered a potential probiotic, and will be further evaluated for preventive and therapeutic application locally in the vaginal tract.     

院内感染新生儿肺炎病原菌分布特点及干预对策

目的了解院内感染新生儿肺炎病原菌分布的特点,并分析原因和探讨干预对策。方法回顾性分析义乌市中心医院新生儿监护病房（NICU）2012年6月至2013年6月发生的60例院内感染新生儿肺炎患儿的痰液标本细菌培养及药敏资料,了解病原菌分布的特点,分析引起院内感染新生儿肺炎的原因,并采取相应的干预对策。结果60例患儿样本共培养出病原菌72株,其中革兰阳性菌20株,占27．8％,主要是金黄色葡萄球菌、草绿色链球菌与表皮葡萄球菌,革兰阴性菌52株,占72．2％,主要是肺炎克雷伯菌、大肠埃希菌和鲍曼不动杆菌。金黄色葡萄球菌中6株为耐甲氧西林金葡菌（MRSA）,占50％,肺炎克雷伯菌中13株为多重耐药菌,占56．5％,大肠埃希菌中6株为多重耐药菌,占46．2％,鲍曼不动杆菌中4株为多重耐药菌,占66．7％,铜绿假单胞菌中2株为多重耐药菌,占50％,嗜麦芽类单胞菌与阴沟肠杆菌均为多重耐药菌。结论院内感染新生儿肺炎病原菌分布以革兰阴性菌为主,多重耐药菌比例较高,通过有效的干预措施,可以降低院内感染新生儿肺炎的发病率。     

Hormonal correction of the resident microflora of the vagina and uterus cervix in women with chronic cervicitis

Clinical, microbiological and hormonal examination of women with chronic cervicitis revealed lesions in the upper section of the reproductive tract in a high proportion of those examined, hormonal disturbances being registered in 96.7% of women. Dysbiotic manifestations (suppression of lacto- and bifidoflora and the excessive growth of opportunistic microorganisms) in the uterus cervix and vagina observed in patients with chronic cervititis were not associated with the etiology of the inflammatory process. The degree of dysmicrobiocenosis in the lower section of the genital tract in women with chronic cervicitis depends on the character of hormonal disturbances. The most significant inhibition of the resident flora was observed when ovarian dysfunction occurred and less significant--in cases of hyperprolactinemia and changes in the level of hypophysial hormones. Hormonal disturbances led to contamination of vagina and cervical canal with opportunistic microorganisms that was inversely proportional to the presence of lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria in these organs. Complex therapy of women with chronic cervicitis with the use of preparations for the correction of hormonal disturbances made it possible to restore the normal microflora of the genital tract and to improve the results of treatment.     

Drug Resistance and R Factors in the Bowel Bacteria of London Patients before and after Admission to Hospital

The content of drug-resistant coliform bacteria in faecal specimens collected before admission from patients awaiting non-urgent surgery were compared with specimens collected in hospital. Resistant strains of Escherichia coli were isolated from 52% of preadmission specimens and were present in large numbers in 28%. Tetracycline, sulphonamide, and streptomycin resistance were commonest: 60% of resistant strains carried transmissible R factors and multiple resistance was commoner than single. No characteristically resistant intestinal bacteria of any genera were found in hospital specimens as compared with those from outside.     

Aerobic Bacteria Occurring in the Vagina of Bitches with Reproductive Disorders

A retrospective survey was performed of aerobic bacterial species found in the vagina of 203 bitches with genital disorders, e.g. infertility, vaginitis, pyometra and puppy death. Escherichia coli, beta-hemolytic streptococci, Staphylococcus intermedius and Pasteurella multocida were the species most often isolated. From bitches with pyometra E. coli in pure culture was the most frequent isolate. In contrast, the majority of infertile bitches gave rise to mixed cultures, and no specific bacterial species was consistently associated with infertility. Thus, bacterial sampling from infertile bitches was concluded to be of low diagnostic value. Bacterial species isolated from the bitches having vaginitis were present in pure culture in 26.9% of the samples while nonspecific mixed cultures were obtained from 34.6% of the samples from these bitches. E. coli was the most frequently isolated bacterial species from bitches with dead puppies. However, in such cases it is important to relate the vaginal bacterial findings to autopsy findings and the results of bacteriological cultures of the pups.     

In vitro activity of three different antimicrobial agents against ESBL producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae blood isolates

Extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) usually associated with multiple drug resistance, including beta-lactam and non-beta-lactam antibiotics. This resistance can cause Limitation in the choice of drugs appropriate for using in clinical practice, especially in life-threatening infections. In this study we aimed to investigate in vitro activity of meropenem, ciprofloxacine and amikacin against ESBL-producing and non-producing blood isolates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains. Fifty-eight E. coli (21 ESBL-producing, 37 non-ESBL producing) and 99 K. pneumoniae (54 ESBL-producing, 45 non-ESBL producing) strains were included in the study. The presence of ESBL was investigated by double disk synergy test and E-test methods. Antibiotic susceptibility test was done by microdilution method according to NCCLS guideline. In vitro susceptibilities of ESBL producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae strains were found as 100% for meropenem, 33.3% and 25.9% for ciprofloxacine, 94.5% and 83.3% for amikacin. It was observed that; meropenem was equally active agent in both ESBL-producing and non-producing strains, and its activity was not affected by ESBL production. Whereas amikacin activity was minimally affected and ciprofloxacine activity was markedly decreased by ESBL production. In conclusion, meropenem seems to be better choice of antibiotic should be used for ESBL positive life-threatening infections, because of remaining highest activity.     

儿童活体肝移植术后感染常见致病菌及其耐药性分析

目的分析儿童活体肝移植术后常见致病菌的分布特点及其对常用抗菌药物的耐药性情况,为合理使用抗生素提供参考。方法回顾性分析重庆医科大学附属儿童医院自2006年6月至2009年12月术后监护的42例儿童活体肝移植患儿送检共152份标本进行菌株鉴定及药敏试验。结果经培养共分离出66株致病菌,阳性率为43.4%,以呼吸道来源为主,占71.2%。66株致病菌中革兰阴性菌（G^-）63.6%,革兰阳性菌（G^＋）27.3%,真菌9.1%。常见G^-菌为铜绿假单胞菌、阴沟肠杆菌、大肠埃希菌和肺炎克雷伯菌肺炎亚种。常见G^＋菌为金黄葡萄球菌和肺炎链球菌。真菌主要为白色假丝酵母菌。药敏结果显示细菌耐药性明显增强,G^-菌中阴沟肠杆菌、大肠埃希菌和肺炎克雷伯菌肺炎亚种对美洛培南、亚胺培南100%敏感,对环丙沙星、左旋氧氟沙星、阿米卡星和氯霉素敏感在85.7%以上;超广谱β-内酰胺酶（ESBLs）菌株检出率为66.7%100%。铜绿假单胞菌仅对环丙沙星、左旋氧氟沙星、庆大霉素、阿米卡星和多粘菌素敏高度感度,敏感度在91.6%以上。G^＋菌中金黄色葡萄菌对万古霉素、替考拉宁、利奈唑胺、呋喃妥因、阿米卡星和环丙沙星100%敏感,β-内酰胺酶检出率为100%。肺炎链球菌对万古霉素、利奈唑胺、头孢西丁、美洛培南、左旋氧氟沙星和头孢吡肟均有83.3%以上的敏感性,对于阿莫西林仍有66.7%的敏感性,但对于大环内酯类100%耐药。白色假丝酵母菌对两性霉素B 100%敏感。结论儿童活体肝移植术后常见致病菌以G^-菌为主,多为多重耐药菌株,含有β-内酰胺酶抑制剂及碳青霉烯类抗生素是治疗该类细菌的有效抗生素。万古霉素是G^＋菌感染的有效抗生素。两性霉素B是真菌感染的有效药物。为避免耐药率上升,临床应合理使用抗生素。     

Susceptibility and molecular mechanisms of resistance to cephalosporins of Escherichia coli strains isolated from patients with nosocomial infections

Resistance to wide spectrum of antibiotics was studied and most widespread genetic determinants of resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics were revealed. Susceptibility testing was performed using serial broth microdilution method. Detection of class A expanded spectrum beta-lactamases genes (TEM, SHV, CTX) by polymerase-chain reaction method was performed in 90 strains. Carbapenems remained the most active antibacterial agents with respect to studied E. coli strains. Among the 3rd generation cephalosporins the lowest minimal inhibitory concentrations were observed for inhibition-protected combined agents (ceftazidime/clavulanic acid and cefoperazone/ sulbactam). Alone or in various combinations TEM, SHV, and CTX types of beta-lactamases were found in 58.9%, 14.4%, and 77.8% of strains. Combinations of 2 determinants were detected in 55.6% of the isolates, and all 3 determinants--in 5.6%. Most often E. coli was isolated in patients with urinary tract infections. Carbapenems and inhibition-protected combined 3rd generation cephalosporins are the most active agents against E. coli.     

新生儿医院感染产超广谱β-内酰胺酶细菌流行状况及耐药性分析

目的了解新生儿医院感染中产超广谱β-内酰胺酶（ESBLs）细菌流行状况及耐药性,为预防和控制感染提供依据。方法对2011年1月至2013年12月间新生儿医院感染病原菌分布及耐药性进行回顾性分析;用VITEK-2 Compact微生物鉴定系统鉴定菌种和药敏试验。结果共检出病原菌192株,105株为肺炎克雷伯菌和大肠埃希菌,占54.7%;检出产ESBLs菌58株,全部来自肺炎克雷伯菌和大肠埃希菌;产ESBLs菌对青霉素类、头孢菌素类、单内酰环类抗菌药物高度耐药,耐药率〉80.0%,对头孢哌酮/舒巴坦、哌拉西林/他唑巴坦耐药率较低,耐药率〈20.0%,未检测到亚胺培南和美罗培南耐药株。结论产ESBLs肺炎克雷伯菌和大肠埃希菌是新生儿医院感染中主要的病原菌,且对常用抗菌药物耐药率较高,临床应加强病原菌的耐药性监测,合理使用抗菌药物。     

全子宫切除术对阴道菌群的影响

目的研究全子宫切除术后阴道菌群及pH的变化,寻求适当的治疗措施,以提高术后患者的生活质量。方法分别观察术后未发生阴道炎、发生老年性阴道炎及正常近龄妇女3组共90例,进行菌群分析、pH测定,并使用乳杆菌DM9811代谢物脂肪酸组分对发生老年性阴道炎者进行治疗。结果术后妇女检出各种菌的数量少,乳杆菌的数量更少,阴道内没有占绝对优势的菌种;发生阴道炎组乳杆菌数量下降更明显,葡萄球菌及大肠埃希菌数量相对增多。术后阴道pH在5.9~7.3,发生阴道炎组较未发生阴道炎组高;以乳杆菌DM9811代谢物脂肪酸组分阴道用药治疗老年性阴道炎,治愈率为82.14%。结论全子宫切除术后阴道乳杆菌数量下降,pH升高,易发生老年性阴道炎。治疗以乳杆菌DM9811代谢物脂肪酸组分阴道用药效果佳。     

The solution structure of the invasive tip complex from Afa/Dr fibrils

Afa/Dr family of adhesins are produced by pathogenic Escherichia coli strains that are especially prevalent in chronic diarrhoeal and recurrent urinary tract infections. Most notably, they are found in up to 50% of cystitis cases in children and 30% of pyelonephritis in pregnant women. Afa/Dr adhesins are capped surface fibrils that mediate recognition of the host and subsequent bacterial internalization. Using the newly solved three-dimensional structure of the minimal invasive complex (AfaDE) combined with biochemical and cellular assays, we reveal the architecture of the fibrillar cap and identify a novel mode of synergistic integrin recognition.     

Sensitivity of 5 beta-lactam antibiotics to beta-lactamase isolated from E. coli and its respective transconjugates

54 beta-lactamase producing E. coli were tested to observe their eventual capacity to transfer beta-lactamase production by conjugation to a receiving E. coli K12 C600 Na-. About 16% (9/54) of these strains transferred beta-lactamase producing capacity. MICs of five beta-lactam antibiotics (Ampicillin, Cephaloridine, Cephalexine, Cefuroxime, Cefotaxime) were performed against E. coli donors and E. coli K12 C600 transconjugates. It was observed a remarkable increase only of Ampicillin MICs against all transconjugates++. Beta-lactamases produced by donors and transconjugants were isolated and purified by sonication and high speed centrifugation. Sensitivity of the six antibiotics to these purified beta-lactamases was assessed by a spectrophotometric method that utilizes the velocity of cytochrome c reduction. beta-lactamases produced by transconjugants have identical substrate profile that beta-lactamases produced by donors.     

社区与医院感染中肺炎克雷伯杆菌和大肠埃希菌耐药性分析

目的探讨社区和医院感染中肺炎克雷伯杆菌和大肠埃希菌产ESBLs的情况及耐药特性。方法采用体外扩散确证试验检测ESBLs,同时用Micro scan wat RA way-40系统全自动细菌鉴定/药敏分析仪及K-B琼脂扩散法进行细菌鉴定和体外药敏试验。结果社区感染标本中分离出肺炎克雷伯杆菌79株,产ESBLs20株,阳性率为25.3%,大肠埃希菌177株,产ESBLs27株,阳性率为15.3%;医院感染标本中分离出肺炎克雷伯杆菌82株,产ES-BLs33株,阳性率为40.2%,大肠埃希菌135株,产ESBLs42株,阳性率为31.1%,社区与医院感染菌株产ESBLs比较差异均有统计学意义(P均<0.05);ESBLs阳性菌株对多种抗生素耐药,其耐药性明显高于ESBLs阴性菌株。结论肺炎克雷伯杆菌和大肠埃希菌产ESBLs菌株在临床分离率较高,医院感染标本要显著高于社区感染标本,并且对多种抗生素具有高度耐药性,产ESBLs菌株耐药性显著高于不产ESBLs菌株,临床上应加强对ESBLs的控制,以防感染流行。     

多次人工流产后妊娠期阴道病患者致病微生物检测及药敏分析

目的检测多次人工流产后妊娠期阴道病患者的致病微生物,并提出治疗建议。方法选取102例多次人工流产后妊娠期阴道病患者作为研究对象,所有患者均采用无菌棉拭子收集2份阴道分泌物样本,其中1份采用高倍镜检查阴道清洁度和滴虫感染情况,另1份检测病原微生物感染情况,统计病原微生物分布情况并检测常见病原微生物药敏情况。结果阴道清洁度检测显示,清洁度4度者构成比最高,为60.78%,其次为3度,1度者构成比最低。共12例患者存在滴虫感染,构成比为11.76%。人乳头瘤病毒(HPV)感染12例,感染率为11.76%。支原体感染率、衣原体感染率分别为38.24%、33.33%。92例患者阴道分泌物共检出225株病原菌,其中革兰阳性菌占60.44%,以棒状杆菌、金黄色葡萄球菌、表皮葡萄球菌为主;革兰阴性菌占25.78%,以肺炎克雷伯菌、阴道加德纳菌、大肠埃希菌为主;真菌占13.78%,以白假丝酵母、光滑假丝酵母、克柔假丝酵母为主。药敏试验显示,棒状杆菌、金黄色葡萄球菌、表皮葡萄球菌、乳杆菌和肠球菌属对青霉素的耐药率均较低,分别为0.00%、0.00%、5.00%、5.88%、6.67%;肺炎克雷伯菌、阴道加德纳菌、大肠埃希菌对亚胺培南的耐药率均较低,分别为4.55%、12.50%、9.09%;白假丝酵母、光滑假丝酵菌、克柔假丝酵母对两性霉素B、5-氟胞嘧啶的耐药率均为0.00%,且光滑假丝酵母菌对酮康唑、克霉唑的耐药率也均为0.00%。结论多次人工流产后妊娠期阴道病患者常见的致病微生物有滴虫、支原体、衣原体、细菌、真菌等,需要根据检测结果选择安全、合理的药物进行治疗。     

Cloning and sequencing of the beta-lactamase gene and surrounding DNA sequences of Citrobacter braakii,Citrobacter murliniae,Citrobacter werkmanii,Escherichia fergusonii and Enterobacter cancerogenus

To further identify the origins of plasmid-mediated cephalosporinases that are currently spreading worldwide, the chromosomal beta-lactamase genes of Citrobacter braakii, Citrobacter murliniae, Citrobacter werkmanii reference strains and of Escherichia fergusonii and Enterobacter cancerogenus clinical isolates were cloned and expressed into Escherichia coli and sequenced. These beta-lactamases had all a single pI value >8 and conferred a typical AmpC-type resistance pattern in E. coli recombinant strains. The cloned inserts obtained from genomic DNAs of each strain encoded Ambler class C beta-lactamases. The AmpC-type enzymes of C. murliniae, C. braakii and C. werkmanii shared 99%, 96% and 95% amino acid sequence identity, respectively, with chromosomal AmpC beta-lactamases from Citrobacter freundii. The AmpC-type enzyme of E. cancerogenus shared 85% amino acid sequence identity with the chromosomal AmpC beta-lactamase of Enterobacter cloacae OUDhyp and the AmpC-type enzyme of E. fergusonii shared 96% amino acid sequence identity with that of E. coli K12. The ampC genes, except for E. fergusonii, were associated with genes homologous to regulatory ampR genes of other chromosomal class C beta-lactamases that explain inducibility of beta-lactamase expression in these strains. This work provides further evidence of the molecular heterogeneity of class C beta-lactamases.     

Oral probiotics can resolve urogenital infections

We report the first clinical evidence that probiotic lactobacilli can be delivered to the vagina following oral intake. In 10 women with a history of recurrent yeast vaginitis, bacterial vaginosis (BV) and urinary tract infections, strains Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and Lactobacillus fermentum RC-14 suspended in skim milk and given twice daily for 14 days, were recovered from the vagina and identified by morphology and molecular typing within 1 week of commencement of therapy. In six cases of asymptomatic BV or intermediate BV (based upon Nugent scoring) was resolved within 1 week of therapy.     

Vaginitis: current microbiologic and clinical concepts.

Infectious vaginitis occurs when the normal vaginal flora is disrupted; it may arise when saprophytes overwhelm the host immune response, when pathogenic organisms are introduced into the vagina or when changes in substrate allow an imbalance of microorganisms to develop. Examples of these types of vaginitis include the presence of chronic fungal infection in women with an inadequate cellular immune response to the yeast, the introduction of trichomonads into vaginal epithelium that has a sufficient supply of glycogen, and the alteration in bacterial flora, normally dominated by Lactobacillus spp., and its metabolites that is characteristic of "nonspecific vaginitis". The authors review microbiologic and clinical aspects of the fungal, protozoal and bacterial infections, including the interactions of bacteria thought to produce nonspecific vaginitis, that are now recognized as causing vaginitis. Other causes of vaginitis are also discussed.     

407例老年肺癌下呼吸道感染患者病原菌分布及耐药分析

目的 分析老年肺癌下呼吸道感染患者痰培养物的病原菌分布及耐药状况.方法 回顾性分析407例老年肺癌下呼吸道感染患者痰标本细菌培养、鉴定及药敏结果.结果 共分离出病原菌238株,革兰阴性菌163株,占68.49％;革兰阳性菌33株,占13.87％;真菌42株,占17.65％.主要病原菌为肺炎克雷伯菌、大肠埃希菌、铜绿假单胞菌、鲍曼不动杆菌、表皮葡萄球菌和金黄色葡萄球菌.其中,肺炎克雷伯菌和大肠埃希菌ESBLs阳性菌株的比例分别为36.73％、28.85％.结论 老年肺癌患者因长期使用抗生素,呼吸道菌群失调,不同病原菌对抗菌药耐药率均较高,以革兰阴性菌感染为主,肺炎克雷伯菌和大肠埃希菌产ESBLs的菌株有较高比例,二重感染比例较高;革兰阳性菌均对万古霉素敏感,未发现耐药菌株.因此临床医生根据药敏结果合理选用抗生素,对于改善患者肺部微生态失衡,延长生存时间具有重要指导意义.     

Effects of chemotherapeutics on bacterial ecology in the water of ponds and the intestinal tracts of cultured fish, ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis).

Drug-resistant gram-negative bacilli conferred with R factors were isolated with high frequencies from the intestinal tracts of ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis) cultured in ponds, in which chemotherapeutics had often been used, and with relatively low frequencies from ayu which received no administration of chemotherapeutics. Drug-resistant bacteria were also isolated at low frequencies from the intestinal tracts of wild ayu in rivers, as well as from the water of ayu-culturing ponds and some of them carried R factors. The drug-resistant bacteria carrying R factors were Aeromonas liquefaciens, Citrobacter, Enterobacter cloacae, Escherichia coli, Hafnia and unidentified strains. All the R factors were classified as the Fi-(F) type, except the two R factors detected in an E. coli strain and in an unidentified strain.