<i>Acinetobacter lwoffii</i> Peritonitis in a Patient on Automated Peritoneal Dialysis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Taş, Murat; Oguz, Meral; Çeri, Mevlüt

doi:10.1155/2017/5760254

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“…Thus far, no C. elegans in vivo-studies concerning these two bacteria have been reported in the literature, but their potential pathogeny for humans is well known. Bacteremia and infections caused by A. iwoffii and M. luteus are mostly registered as healthcare-associated infections [69][70][71][72]. In comparison with other microorganisms, the two isolates showed certain pathogenic behaviors because they caused all the typical symptoms and phenotypes of a C. elegans infection, as reported by Ewbank and Pujol [73].…”

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Evaluation of Bioaerosol Bacterial Components of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Through an Integrate Approach and In Vivo Assessment

Bruni

Simonetti

Bovone

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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Wastewater carries different pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms that can be dispersed in the surrounding environment. Workers who frequent sewage treatment plants can therefore be exposed to aerosols that contain a high concentration of potentially dangerous biological agents, or they can come into direct contact with contaminated material. This can lead to allergies, infections and occupational health-associated diseases. A characterization of biological risk assessment of bioaerosol exposure is necessary. The aim of this study was to evaluate the application of an interdisciplinary method that combines chemical and biological approaches for the analysis of a bioaerosol derived from a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) situated in Italy. Sampled filters were analyzed by HPLC-MS/MS spectroscopy that searched for different chemical biomarkers of airborne microorganisms. The analytical quantification was compared to the biological cultural method that revealed an underrated microbial concentration. Furthermore, next generation sequencing analysis was used also to identify the uncultivable species that were not detected by the culture dependent-method. Moreover, the simple animal model Caenorhabditis elegans was used to evaluate the pathogenicity of two isolates—Acinetobacter iwoffii and Micrococcus luteus—that showed multidrug-resistance. This work represents a starting point for the development of a multidisciplinary approach for the validation of bioaerosol exposure on WWTP workplaces.

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Evaluation of Bioaerosol Bacterial Components of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Through an Integrate Approach and In Vivo Assessment

Bruni

Simonetti

Bovone

et al. 2019

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“…36 Acinetobacter iwoffii can cause HAIs in patients with chronic illnesses andincreases the length of hospitalisation and mortality. 37 Leclercia adecarboxylata commonly affects immunocompromised individuals, and whilst being susceptible to antibiotics, resistant strains have now been identified. 38 Thirty-nine microorganisms were cultured in total.…”

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Microbial contamination of the hands of healthcare providers in the operating theatre of a central hospital

Pegu

Perrie

Scribante

et al. 2021

Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases

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BackgroundEffort is invested in maintaining sterility of the operating field, but less attention is paid to potential healthcare associated infection (HAIs) sources through patient contact by non-scrubbed healthcare providers (HCPs). A single microbiological assessment of hands can provide a good assessment of the potential dynamic transmission of microorganisms. The aim of this study was to identify and quantify the microbial growth on the hands of HCPs in the operating theatres of Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.MethodsA prospective, contextual and descriptive study design was followed. Seventy-five samples were collected using convenience sampling from an equal number of surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses. Specimens were taken using agar platesand underwent semi-quantitative analysis.ResultsAll hands of HCPs displayed growth, of which 82% grew commensals and 80% grew pathogens. Twelve commensal microorganisms and 27 pathological microorganisms were noted. Two or more organisms were cultured on 76% of HCPs’ hands. Comparisons of commensal, pathological and combined levels of contaminationamong the three groups were not statistically significant (p=0.266, p=0.673, p=0.180). There was no significant difference between the growth of combined microorganisms (p=0.927)and pathological microorganisms (p=0.499) among the groups.Surgeons had significantly more commensal growth (p=0.019) than anaesthetists and nurses. There was no statistically significant difference between sexes (p=0.611).ConclusionIt was concerning that 100% of the hands of HCPs who were about to commence with the surgical list had microbial growth. These HCPs could have already been in contact with patients and equipment in the theatre environment. Microorganisms cultured on hands are a source of cross-transmission which may result in HAIs. Institutions require the implementation of a multidimensional model to amend guidelines, implement guidelines and increase awareness of hand hygiene.

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“…For the resistant isolates, therapeutic options are colistin, polymyxin and tigecycline. 10 In this case, empirical antibiotic treatment had been changed to targeted therapy with cefoperazone-sulbactam 750 mg thrice daily intravenously based on antibiotic sensitivity pattern. According to our best knowledge from different literatures, there is no clue for the optimal antibiotic treatment period for A. johnsonii peritonitis.…”

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Acinetobacter johnsonii Peritonitis in a Patient on Peritoneal Dialysis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

et al. 2020

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Acinetobacter species have important role in modern medicine due to their increasing presence in health-care facilities and antibiotic resistance. They are non-fermentative, aerobic, Gram-negative coccobacilli and are important bacteria causing peritonitis in patients on peritoneal dialysis. Acinetobacter johnsonii is widely found in the aquatic environment and animals. Peritonitis caused by A. johnsonii is rarely encountered and reported. Here we report a case of A. johnsonii peritonitis in a patient on peritoneal dialysis. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis by A. johnsonii reported from India.

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Acinetobacter lwoffii Peritonitis in a Patient on Automated Peritoneal Dialysis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Cited by 11 publications

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Evaluation of Bioaerosol Bacterial Components of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Through an Integrate Approach and In Vivo Assessment

Evaluation of Bioaerosol Bacterial Components of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Through an Integrate Approach and In Vivo Assessment

Microbial contamination of the hands of healthcare providers in the operating theatre of a central hospital

Acinetobacter johnsonii Peritonitis in a Patient on Peritoneal Dialysis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

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