BMC research notes · 2019
Bacteremia in febrile cancer patients in Uganda.
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Lubwama Margaret, Phipps Warren, Najjuka Christine F, Kajumbula Henry, Ddungu Henry, Kambugu Joyce B, Bwanga Freddie
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the predominant bacterial species causing bacteremia among febrile cancer patients, and their antibacterial resistance profiles at the Uganda Cancer Institute.
RESULTS: We enrolled in-patients with a documented fever (≥ 37.5 °C). Bacteria from positive blood cultures were identified using standard methods biochemically. Antibacterial susceptibility testing was performed with the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. From a total of 170 febrile episodes, positive blood cultures were obtained from 24 (14.1%). A positive culture was more likely to be obtained from a patient with neutropenia (P = 0.017). Of 22 (66.7%) Gram-negative bacteria isolated, half were E. coli (n = 11). Gram-negative compared to Gram-positive bacteria were most likely to be isolated from patients with a hematologic malignancy (P = 0.02) or patients with neutropenia (P = 0.006). Of the isolated Enterobacteriaceae 85% (n = 20) were resistant to three or more classes of antibiotic and 41% (n = 7) had extended spectrum beta-lactamases. Of the 11 Gram-positive bacteria isolated, the S. aureus isolate was methicillin resistant but susceptible to vancomycin. Multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacteria are the main cause of bacteremia in febrile cancer patients at the Uganda Cancer Institute. There is need for ongoing microbial surveillance, infection prevention and control, and antibiotic stewardship programs.
RESULTS: We enrolled in-patients with a documented fever (≥ 37.5 °C). Bacteria from positive blood cultures were identified using standard methods biochemically. Antibacterial susceptibility testing was performed with the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. From a total of 170 febrile episodes, positive blood cultures were obtained from 24 (14.1%). A positive culture was more likely to be obtained from a patient with neutropenia (P = 0.017). Of 22 (66.7%) Gram-negative bacteria isolated, half were E. coli (n = 11). Gram-negative compared to Gram-positive bacteria were most likely to be isolated from patients with a hematologic malignancy (P = 0.02) or patients with neutropenia (P = 0.006). Of the isolated Enterobacteriaceae 85% (n = 20) were resistant to three or more classes of antibiotic and 41% (n = 7) had extended spectrum beta-lactamases. Of the 11 Gram-positive bacteria isolated, the S. aureus isolate was methicillin resistant but susceptible to vancomycin. Multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacteria are the main cause of bacteremia in febrile cancer patients at the Uganda Cancer Institute. There is need for ongoing microbial surveillance, infection prevention and control, and antibiotic stewardship programs.
Предметные рубрики MeSH
AdultAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacteremiaBlood CultureChildCross-Sectional StudiesDrug Resistance, Multiple, BacterialFemaleFeverGene ExpressionGram-Negative BacteriaGram-Negative Bacterial InfectionsGram-Positive BacteriaGram-Positive Bacterial InfectionsHumansMaleMicrobial Sensitivity TestsNeoplasmsNeutropeniaUgandabeta-Lactamases