Phenotypic and molecular characterization of extended spectrum- and metallo- beta lactamase producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates from Egypt.

Background: Antimicrobial resistance among Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa), a leading cause of nosocomial infections worldwide, is escalating. This study investigated the prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) and metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs) among 104 P. aeruginosa clinical isol...

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Published in:Infection Vol. 52; no. 6; pp. 2399 - 2415
Main Authors: Edward, Eva A., El Shehawy, Marwa R., Abouelfetouh, Alaa, Aboulmagd, Elsayed
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Published: Springer Nature Dec2024
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        atl: Phenotypic and molecular characterization of extended spectrum- and metallo- beta lactamase producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates from Egypt.
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          Edward, Eva A.
          El Shehawy, Marwa R.
          Abouelfetouh, Alaa
          Aboulmagd, Elsayed
        affil: https://ror.org/00mzz1w90 Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, El-Khartoom Square, Azarita, Alexandria, Egypt
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          Phenotype
          Pseudomonas Infections Familial and Genetic
          Pseudomonas Infections Microbiology
          beta-Lactamases Egypt
          Academic Medical Centers
          Molecular Biology
          Human
          Egypt
          Microbial Culture and Sensitivity Tests Methods
          Colistin
          Plasmids
          Ceftazidime
          Drug Resistance, Microbial
          Descriptive Statistics
          Carbapenems Therapeutic Use
          Cephalosporins Therapeutic Use
          Antiinfective Agents, Fluoroquinolone Therapeutic Use
          Polymerase Chain Reaction
          Genes
          Genotype
      ab: Background: Antimicrobial resistance among Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa), a leading cause of nosocomial infections worldwide, is escalating. This study investigated the prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) and metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs) among 104 P. aeruginosa clinical isolates from Alexandria Main University Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt. Methods: Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed using agar dilution technique, or broth microdilution method in case of colistin. ESBL and MBL prevalence was assessed phenotypically and genotypically using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The role of plasmids in mediating resistance to extended-spectrum β-lactams was studied via transformation technique using plasmids isolated from ceftazidime-resistant isolates. Results: Antimicrobial susceptibility testing revealed alarming resistance rates to carbapenems, cephalosporins, and fluoroquinolones. Using PCR as the gold standard, phenotypic methods underestimated ESBL production while overestimating MBL production. Eighty-five isolates (81.7%) possessed only ESBL encoding genes, among which 69 isolates harbored a single ESBL gene [blaOXA-10 (n = 67) and blaPER (n = 2)]. Four ESBL-genotype combinations were detected: blaPER + blaOXA-10 (n = 8), blaVEB-1 + blaOXA-10 (n = 6), blaPSE + blaOXA-10 (n = 1), and blaPER + blaVEB-1 + blaOXA-10 (n = 1). Three isolates (2.9%) possessed only the MBL encoding gene blaVIM. Three ESBL + MBL- genotype combinations: blaOXA-10 + blaAIM, blaOXA-10 + blaVIM, and blaPER + blaOXA-10 + blaAIM were detected in 2, 1 and 1 isolate(s), respectively. Five plasmid preparations harboring blaVEB-1 and blaOXA-10 were successfully transformed into chemically competent Escherichia coli DH5α with transformation efficiencies ranging between 6.8 × 10 3 and 3.7 × 10 4 CFU/μg DNA plasmid. Selected tested transformants were ceftazidime-resistant and harbored plasmids carrying blaOXA-10. Conclusions: The study highlights the importance of the expeditious characterization of ESBLs and MBLs using genotypic methods among P. aeruginosa clinical isolates to hinder the development and dissemination of multidrug resistant strains.
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