Risk of Transmission of Imipenem-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa through Use of Mobile Bathing Service

Sakurai-Komada, Naomi; HIRANO, Masako; Nagata, Ikumi; EJIMA, Yumi; Nakamura, Michiko; Koike, Kazuko

doi:10.1265/ehpm.11.31

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“…Several antibiotics, associated with livestock-source contamination, including sulfamethoxazole, sulfapyridine, trimethoprim, erythromycin-H 2 O, azithromycin, clarithromycin, and roxithromycin were detected at concentrations ranging from 4 to 448 mg/ L in the Tamagawa River, Japan [57]. Imipenem resistance has been detected on mobile bathing utensils in Japan, indicating a risk of colonisation with resistant bacteria through this medium [58]. High concentrations (15-328 mg/L) of sulfamethazine, used as a veterinary medicine, have been detected in Vietnamese waters associated with pig and poultry farming [57].…”

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Understanding the contribution of environmental factors in the spread of antimicrobial resistance

Fletcher-Lartey

2015

Environ Health Prev Med

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The overuse and abuse of antibiotics have contributed to the global epidemic of antibiotic resistance. Current evidence suggests that widespread dependency on antibiotics and complex interactions between human health, animal husbandry and veterinary medicine, have contributed to the propagation and spread of resistant organisms. The lack of information on pathogens of major public health importance, limited surveillance, and paucity of standards for a harmonised and coordinated approach, further complicates the issue. Despite the widespread nature of antimicrobial resistance, limited focus has been placed on the role of environmental factors in propagating resistance. There are limited studies that examine the role of the environment, specifically water, sanitation and hygiene factors that contribute to the development of resistant pathogens. Understanding these elements is necessary to identify any modifiable interactions to reduce or interrupt the spread of resistance from the environment into clinical settings. This paper discusses some environmental issues that contribute to antimicrobial resistance, including soil related factors, animal husbandry and waste management, potable and wastewater, and food safety, with examples drawn mainly from the Asian region. The discussion concludes that some of the common issues are often overlooked and whilst there are numerous opportunities for environmental factors to contribute to the growing burden of antimicrobial resistance, a renewed focus on innovative and traditional environmental approaches is needed to tackle the problem.

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Section: Drinking Water and Wastewater (Sanitation) Linkagesmentioning

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Understanding the contribution of environmental factors in the spread of antimicrobial resistance

Fletcher-Lartey

2015

Environ Health Prev Med

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Antibiotic Synergy Interaction against Multidrug-ResistantPseudomonas aeruginosaIsolated from an Abattoir Effluent Environment

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Pseudomonas aeruginosais an opportunistic pathogen in environmental waters with a high prevalence of multidrug resistance. In this study the synergistic efficacy of synergy antibiotic combinations in multidrug-resistantP. aeruginosastrains isolated from an abattoir effluent was investigated. Water samples were processed using membrane filtration;Pseudomonaswas isolated with Pseudomonas Isolation Agar and confirmed using polymerase chain reaction with specie-specific primer. Susceptibility studies andin vitrosynergy interaction testing were carried out, employing agar dilution and Etest procedure, respectively. Resistance was noted for clinically relevant antipseudomonal agents tested. Finding from antibiotic synergy interaction studies revealed that cefepime, imipenem, and meropenem combined with amikacin resulted in statistically significant (P<0.0001)in vitroantibiotics synergy interaction, indicating the possible use of this regimen in treatment of pseudomonal infections.

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Risk of Transmission of Imipenem-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa through Use of Mobile Bathing Service

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Understanding the contribution of environmental factors in the spread of antimicrobial resistance

Understanding the contribution of environmental factors in the spread of antimicrobial resistance

Antibiotic Synergy Interaction against Multidrug-ResistantPseudomonas aeruginosaIsolated from an Abattoir Effluent Environment

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