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Vancomycin and High Level Aminoglycoside Resistance in Enterococcus spp. in a Tertiary Health Care Centre: A Therapeutic Concern
Joint Authors
Mittal, Seema
Singla, Pooja
Deep, Antariksha
Bala, Kiran
Sikka, Rama
Garg, Meenu
Chaudhary, Uma
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-03-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aims.
This study was aimed at knowing the prevalence of vancomycin and high level aminoglycoside resistance in enterococcal strains among clinical samples.
Study Design.
It was an investigational study.
Place and Duration of Study.
It was conducted on 100 Enterococcus isolates, in the Department of Microbiology, Pt.
BDS PGIMS, Rohtak, over a period of six months from July to December 2014.
Methodology.
Clinical specimens including urine, pus, blood, semen, vaginal swab, and throat swab were processed and Enterococcus isolates were identified by standard protocols.
Antibiotic sensitivity testing of enterococci was performed using Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method.
Results.
High level gentamicin resistance (HLGR) was more common in urine samples (41.5%) followed by blood (36%) samples.
High level streptomycin resistance (HLSR) was more common in pus samples (52.6%) followed by blood samples (36%).
Resistance to vancomycin was maximum in blood isolates.
Conclusion.
Enterococci resistant to multiple antimicrobial agents have been recognized.
Thus, it is crucial for laboratories to provide accurate antimicrobial resistance patterns for enterococci so that effective therapy and infection control measures can be initiated.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mittal, Seema& Singla, Pooja& Deep, Antariksha& Bala, Kiran& Sikka, Rama& Garg, Meenu…[et al.]. 2016. Vancomycin and High Level Aminoglycoside Resistance in Enterococcus spp. in a Tertiary Health Care Centre: A Therapeutic Concern. Journal of Pathogens،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110218
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mittal, Seema…[et al.]. Vancomycin and High Level Aminoglycoside Resistance in Enterococcus spp. in a Tertiary Health Care Centre: A Therapeutic Concern. Journal of Pathogens No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110218
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mittal, Seema& Singla, Pooja& Deep, Antariksha& Bala, Kiran& Sikka, Rama& Garg, Meenu…[et al.]. Vancomycin and High Level Aminoglycoside Resistance in Enterococcus spp. in a Tertiary Health Care Centre: A Therapeutic Concern. Journal of Pathogens. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110218
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1110218