RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar a prevalência de colonização e infecção por bactéria multirresistente em pacientes em transplante renal, identificar a taxa de infecção, morbimortalidade e os fatores de risco associados. Métodos: coorte prospectivo de 200 transplantados renais incluídos aleatoriamente. Realizou-se vigilância epidemiológica dos microrganismos em estudo nas primeiras 24 horas e 7 dias pós-transplante. Resultados: noventa (45%) pacientes foram considerados colonizados. Identificaram-se como fatores de risco: sexo feminino, hipertensão arterial e diabetes (p<0,005), tempo de diálise (p<0,004), tempo de internação pós-transplante, função renal retardada, tempo de internação. Os microrganismos foram isolados das infecções em sítio cirúrgico, corrente sanguínea e trato urinário. Conclusões: a colonização por microrganismos resistentes nos pacientes transplantados renais foi frequente e os fatores de riscos associados à infecção foram identificados. Os resultados devem direcionar a equipe assistencial, a fim de minimizar a morbimortalidade relacionada às causas infecciosas nesta população.

ABSTRACT Objectives: to assess the prevalence of colonization and infection by multidrug-resistant bacteria in patients undergoing kidney transplantation and identify the rate of infection, morbidity and mortality and associated risk factors. Methods: a prospective cohort of 200 randomly included kidney transplant recipients. Epidemiological surveillance of the studied microorganisms was carried out in the first 24 hours and 7 days after transplantation. Results: ninety (45%) patients were considered colonized. Female sex, hypertension and diabetes (p<0.005), dialysis time (p<0.004), length of stay after transplantation, delayed renal function, and length of stay were identified as risk factors. The microorganisms were isolated from surgical site, bloodstream and urinary tract infections. Conclusions: colonization by resistant microorganisms in kidney transplant patients was frequent and risk factors associated with infection were identified. The results should guide the care team in order to minimize morbidity and mortality related to infectious causes in this population.

RESUMEN Objetivos: evaluar la prevalencia de colonización e infección por bacterias multirresistentes en pacientes sometidos a trasplante renal, identificar la tasa de infección, morbimortalidad y factores de riesgo asociados. Métodos: cohorte prospectiva de 200 receptores de trasplante renal incluidos aleatoriamente. La vigilancia epidemiológica de los microorganismos estudiados se realizó en las primeras 24 horas y 7 días posteriores al trasplante. Resultados: noventa (45%) pacientes fueron considerados colonizados. Se identificaron como factores de riesgo: sexo femenino, hipertensión y diabetes (p<0,005), tiempo en diálisis (p<0,004), tiempo de estancia después del trasplante, función renal retrasada, tiempo de estancia. Los microorganismos se aislaron de infecciones del sitio quirúrgico, del torrente sanguíneo y del tracto urinario. Conclusiones: la colonización por microorganismos resistentes en pacientes con trasplante renal fue frecuente y se identificaron factores de riesgo asociados a infección. Los resultados deben orientar al equipo asistencial para minimizar la morbimortalidad relacionada con causas infecciosas en esta población.

Abstract In the present study, we report the incidence of septic shock syndrome associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a child who initially presented influenza-like illness and developed septic shock shortly after 48 h of hospitalization, and eventually died within a few hours of the onset of sepsis. S. aureus isolated from the blood culture was characterized as the community-associated strain carrying the staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec (SCCmec) type IV element. Therefore, it is important to better understand the community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) infections and their potential association with influenza for early diagnosis and successful treatment of this fatal disease.

ABSTRACT Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are serious infections associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Every hour delay in initiation of an effective antibiotic increases mortality due to sepsis by 7%. Turnaround time (TAT) for conventional blood cultures takes 48 h, forcing physicians to streamline therapy by exposing patients to broad-spectrum antimicrobials. Our objective was (1) to evaluate the accuracy and TAT of an optimized workflow combining direct matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and in-house real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for bacterial identification and antimicrobial resistance profiling directly from positive blood bottles for diagnosing bloodstream infections and (2) to verify the effect of reporting results to medical staff. A total of 103 BSI episodes from 91 patients admitted to three hospitals in São Paulo, Brazil were included. TAT from molecular versus conventional methods was measured and compared. Our protocol showed an overall agreement of 93.5% for genus and 78.5% for species identification; 74.2% for methicillin resistance detection, 89.2% for extended-spectrum β-lactamase profiling, 77.8% for metallo-β-lactamase profiling, and 100% for carbapenemase profile and vancomycin-resistance detection when compared with conventional testing. TAT of molecular sample processing according to our protocol was 38 h shorter than conventional methods. Antimicrobial interventions were possible in 27 BSI episodes. Antimicrobial discontinuation was achieved in 12 BSI episodes while escalation of therapy occurred in 15 episodes. Antimicrobial therapy was inadequate in three (12%) BSI episodes diagnosed using results of molecular testing. Our in-house rapid protocol for identifying both bacteria and antimicrobial resistance provided rapid and accurate results, having good agreement with conventional testing results. These results could contribute to faster antimicrobial therapy interventions in BSI episodes.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the risk factors related to Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase infection after renal transplantation. Methods: This was a retrospective epidemiological (case-control) study, conducted from October 2011 to march 2016. Transplanted patients with infection by this bacteria during hospitalization were selected as cases. The controls were paired by age, sex, type of donor and transplant time. The proportion of cases and controls was 1:2. Results: Thirty hundred and five patients were included in the study (45 cases and 90 controls). The risk factors found for infection by KPC were: time of hospitalization after the transplant (OR: 4.82; CI95% 2.46-9.44), delayed kidney function (OR: 5.60; CI95% 1.91-11.01) and previous infectious for another microorganism ( OR: 34.13 CI95% 3.52-132.00). Conclusion: The risk of acquisition of this bacterium was directly related to invasive procedures and exposure to the hospital environment. The findings reinforce the importance of prevention measures and control of infection by this microorganism.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar los factores de riesgo relacionados con la infección por Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemasa después del trasplante renal. Método: Estudio retrospectivo epidemiológico (caso-control), realizado de octubre de 2011 a marzo de 2016. Pacientes transplantados con infección por esa bacteria durante la internación fueron seleccionados como casos. Los controles se parearon por edad, sexo, tipo de donante y tiempo de trasplante. La proporción de casos y controles fue de 1: 2. Resultados: Treinta y cinco pacientes fueron incluidos en el estudio (45 casos y 90 controles). Los factores de riesgo para la infección encontrados por KPC fueron: tiempo de hospitalización después del trasplante (OR: 4,82, IC95% 2,46-9,44), función renal retardada (OR: 5,60, IC95% 1, 91-11,01) y anterior infecciosa para otro microorganismo (OR: 34,13 IC95% 3,52-132,00). Conclusión: El riesgo de adquisición de esta bacteria estuvo directamente relacionado a procedimientos invasivos y exposición al ambiente hospitalario. Los hallazgos refuerzan la importancia de medidas de prevención y control de la infección por ese microorganismo.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the risk factors related to Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase infection after renal transplantation. Methods: This was a retrospective epidemiological (case-control) study, conducted from October 2011 to march 2016. Transplanted patients with infection by this bacteria during hospitalization were selected as cases. The controls were paired by age, sex, type of donor and transplant time. The proportion of cases and controls was 1:2. Results: Thirty hundred and five patients were included in the study (45 cases and 90 controls). The risk factors found for infection by KPC were: time of hospitalization after the transplant (OR: 4.82; CI95% 2.46-9.44), delayed kidney function (OR: 5.60; CI95% 1.91-11.01) and previous infectious for another microorganism ( OR: 34.13 CI95% 3.52-132.00). Conclusion: The risk of acquisition of this bacterium was directly related to invasive procedures and exposure to the hospital environment. The findings reinforce the importance of prevention measures and control of infection by this microorganism.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar los factores de riesgo relacionados con la infección por Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemasa después del trasplante renal. Método: Estudio retrospectivo epidemiológico (caso-control), realizado de octubre de 2011 a marzo de 2016. Pacientes transplantados con infección por esa bacteria durante la internación fueron seleccionados como casos. Los controles se parearon por edad, sexo, tipo de donante y tiempo de trasplante. La proporción de casos y controles fue de 1: 2. Resultados: Treinta y cinco pacientes fueron incluidos en el estudio (45 casos y 90 controles). Los factores de riesgo para la infección encontrados por KPC fueron: tiempo de hospitalización después del trasplante (OR: 4,82, IC95% 2,46-9,44), función renal retardada (OR: 5,60, IC95% 1, 91-11,01) y anterior infecciosa para otro microorganismo (OR: 34,13 IC95% 3,52-132,00). Conclusión: El riesgo de adquisición de esta bacteria estuvo directamente relacionado a procedimientos invasivos y exposición al ambiente hospitalario. Los hallazgos refuerzan la importancia de medidas de prevención y control de la infección por ese microorganismo.

A total of 124 Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates recovered during a 12-year period (2003-2015) from outpatients assisted at Centro de Referência e Treinamento DST/AIDS-CRT of São Paulo city, Brazil, were analysed. The following resistance rates were observed: penicillin-59.6%, ciprofloxacin-15.3%, and azithromycin-6.7%. Although reduced susceptibility to these drugs was observed since 2003, no ceftriaxone-resistant isolates were detected. Ciprofloxacin- and azithromycin non-susceptible isolates were grouped in 11 clusters. Mutations were detected in GyrA and ParC of isolates 124 and 260, and a C2611T substitution on 23S rRNA alleles was also observed in isolate 260. Both isolates belonged to ST1901/ST6210 (MSLT/NG-MAST schemes).

ABSTRACT Febrile Neutropenia represents a medical emergency and the use of appropriate antimicrobial therapy is essential for a better outcome. Although being time-consuming, conventional cultures and antimicrobial susceptibility tests remain the golden standard practices for microbiology identification. Final reports are typically available within several days. Faster diagnostic tools, such as species identification trough Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) and molecular techniques might help to shorten time to diagnostic and also guide definitive therapy in this scenario. Here we present a case in which the use of a diagnostic molecular workflow combining MALDI-TOF and real-time PCR for relevant genes codifying antibiotic resistant integrated with instant communication report, led to a tailored and more appropriate treatment in a patient presenting with febrile neutropenia.

ABSTRACT Rahnella aquatilis is an environmental Gram-negative bacillus that is rarely reported as human pathogen, being mainly associated with infections in immunocompromised patients. Herein we describe two cases ofR. aquatilis isolates recovered from endotracheal aspirate cultures of different patients in a tertiary hospital located in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry and 16S rDNA gene sequencing were performed to confirm bacterial identification after the isolates being erroneously identified as Pantoea spp. by automated system. Both isolates showed the same PFGE pattern and presented the ß-lactamase encoding geneblaRAHN-1, responsible for resistance to cephalothin. The isolates were susceptible to broad-spectrum cephalosporins, carbapenems, fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides, and polymyxin B. This report shows the presence and transmission of uncommon bacteria in the nosocomial environment and alerts us about the need for new tools of correct microbiologic diagnosis.

Resumo Objetivo: a resistência bacteriana hospitalar a múltiplos antibióticos é uma grande preocupação mundial. O objetivo deste estudo foi conhecer os agentes multidroga-resistentes (MDR), materiais clínicos, origem e evolução, e correlaciona-los à sensibilidade bacteriana e ao consumo de antimicrobianos. Métodos: foram avaliadas 9.416 bactérias de origem nosocomial, em um hospital terciário, durante o período de 1999 a 2008. Foram definidas como MDR as bactérias Gram-negativas (BGN) que apresentaram resistência a duas ou mais classes/grupos de antibióticos. Resultados: as BGN MDR tiveram um aumento global de 3,7 vezes no final do período (p<0,001). O Acinetobacter baumannii foi o mais prevalente (36,2%). Durante o período do estudo, houve um aumento significativo de 4,8 e 14,6 para A. baumannii e K. pneumoniae (p<0,001), respectivamente. Sessenta e sete por cento das BGN MDR foram isoladas em unidade de terapia intensiva. A resistência do A. baumannii aos carbapenêmicos aumentou de 7,4 para 57,5% durante o período, concomitante ao aumento do consumo. Conclusão: durante essa década, houve uma prevalência de BGN e um aumento gradual das BGN MDR. Houve um aumento da resistência aos carbapenêmicos de 50,1% durante o estudo.

Summary Objective: a resistance of hospital-acquired bacteria to multiple antibiotics is a major concern worldwide. The objective of this study was to investigate multidrugresistant (MDR) bacteria, clinical specimens, origin of specimen and trends, and correlate these with bacterial sensitivity and consumption of antimicrobials. Methods: 9,416 bacteria of nosocomial origin were evaluated in a tertiary hospital, from 1999 to 2008. MDR was defined for Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) as resistance to two or more classes/groups of antibiotics. Results: GNB MDR increased by 3.7 times over the study period (p<0.001). Acinetobacter baumannii was the most prevalent (36.2%). Over the study period, there were significant 4.8-fold and 14.6-fold increases for A. baumannii and K. pneumoniae (p<0.001), respectively. Sixty-seven percent of isolates of MDR GNB were isolated in intensive care units. The resistance of A. baumannii to carbapenems increased from 7.4 to 57.5% during the study period and concomitant with an increased consumption. Conclusion: that decade showed prevalence of GNB and a gradual increase in MDR GNB. There was an increase in carbapenem resistance of 50.1% during the study.

Since antimicrobial resistance among uropathogens against current first line agents has affected the management of severe urinary tract infection, we determined the likelihood that antibiotic regimens achieve bactericidal pharmacodynamic exposures using Monte Carlo simulation for five antimicrobials (ciprofloxacin, ceftriaxone, piperacillin/tazobactam, ertapenem, and meropenem) commonly prescribed as initial empirical treatment of inpatients with severe community acquired urinary tract infections. Minimum inhibitory concentration determination by Etest was performed for 205 Brazilian community urinary tract infection Escherichia coli strains from 2008 to 2012 and 74 E. coli bloodstream strains recovered from a surveillance study. Pharmacodynamic exposure was modeled via a 5000 subject Monte Carlo simulation. All isolates were susceptible to ertapenem and meropenem. Piperacillin/tazobactam, ceftriaxone and ciprofloxacin showed 100%, 97.5% and 83.3% susceptibility among outpatient isolates and 98.6%, 75.7% and 64.3% among inpatient isolates, respectively. Against outpatient isolates, all drugs except ciprofloxacin (82.7% in aggressive and 77.6% in conservative scenarios) achieved high cumulative fraction of response: car-bapenems and piperacillin/tazobactam cumulative fraction of responses were close to 100%, and ceftriaxone cumulative fraction of response was 97.5%. Similar results were observed against inpatients isolates for carbapenems (100%) and piperacillin/tazobactam (98.4%), whereas ceftriaxone achieved only 76.9% bactericidal cumulative fraction of response and ciprofloxacin 61.9% (aggressive scenario) and 56.7% (conservative scenario) respectively. Based on this model, standard doses of beta-lactams were predicted to deliver sufficient pharmacodynamic exposure for outpatients. However, ceftriaxone should be avoided for inpatients and ciprofloxacin empirical prescription should be avoided in both inpatients and outpatients with complicated urinary tract infection.

The increased frequency and dissemination of enterobacteria resistant to various antimicrobials is currently worldwide concern. In January 2010, a 94-year-old patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia was admitted to the University Hospital. This patient died 21 days after hospitalization due to the clinical worsening. Klebsiella pneumoniae producing of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) was isolated of urine culture. This bacterium demonstrated resistance to ceftazidime, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, ertapenem and imipenem. Susceptibility to cefoxitin, cefepime, meropenem, colistin and tigecycline. This study reports the first case of infection by Klebsiella pneumoniae carrying the bla kpc gene in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

A presente nota pesquisa demonstra que o uso das informações de receituário ou prescrição médica tem fundamental valor para a compreensão das correlações da dinâmica da resistência bacteriana comunitária. Além disso, a análise dos dados gerada pode ajudar a estabelecer medidas e políticas de saúde pública mais adequadas para o controle e a otimização do consumo de antimicrobianos. Para isso, o artigo usa como base o modelo lógico desenvolvido pelo Projeto EUREQA voltado para aquisição, classificação, interpretação e análise das informações relacionadas à prescrição dos antimicrobianos de uso oral.

This study demonstrates that the use of information from medical prescriptions is essential for understanding the dynamics of community bacterial resistance. The resulting analysis can also influence and help establish more adequate public health policies on the control and optimization of antimicrobial use. The article demonstrates the use of a logical model developed by the EUREQA project for acquisition, classification, interpretation, and analysis of data from prescriptions for oral antimicrobial use.

A presente nota pesquisa demonstra que o uso das informações de receituário ou prescrição médica tem fundamental valor para a compreensão das correlações da dinâmica da resistência bacteriana comunitária. Além disso, a análise dos dados gerada pode ajudar a estabelecer medidas e políticas de saúde pública mais adequadas para o controle e a otimização do consumo de antimicrobianos. Para isso, o artigo usa como base o modelo lógico desenvolvido pelo Projeto EUREQA voltado para aquisição, classificação, interpretação e análise das informações relacionadas à prescrição dos antimicrobianos de uso oral.

This study demonstrates that the use of information from medical prescriptions is essential for understanding the dynamics of community bacterial resistance. The resulting analysis can also influence and help establish more adequate public health policies on the control and optimization of antimicrobial use. The article demonstrates the use of a logical model developed by the EUREQA project for acquisition, classification, interpretation, and analysis of data from prescriptions for oral antimicrobial use.