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Antimicrobial drug resistance in Peru

García Apac, Coralith Marlinda; Horna, G.; Linares, E.; Ramírez, R.; Tapia, E.; Velásquez, J.; Medina, V.; Guevara, J.; Urbina, M.; Zevallos, S.; Espinoza, N.; Samalvides Cuba, Frine; Jacobs, J. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012)

To the Editor: In Latin American countries, rates of antimicrobial drug resistance among bacterial pathogens are high. Data on these rates in Peru are incomplete (1), and no institution in Peru has participated in multinational ...
Antimicrobial resistance and molecular typing of Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream isolates from hospitals in Peru

García Apac, Coralith Marlinda; Rijnders, M.I.A.; Bruggeman, C.; Samalvides Cuba, Frine; Stobberingh, E.E.; Jacobs, J. (Elsevier, 2012)

Objectives: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are of worldwide concern. The present study describes the antimicrobial resistance and molecular typing of methicillin-resistant and methicillin-susceptible ...
Azole resistance among clinical isolates of Aspergillus fumigatus in Lima-Peru

Bustamante Rufino, Ana Beatriz; Illescas, Luis Ricardo; Posadas, Andres; Campos, Pablo E. (Oxford University Press, 2019)

Azole resistance among Aspergillus fumigatus isolates, which is mainly related to mutations in the cyp51A gene, is a concern because it is rising, worldwide disseminated, and associated with treatment failure and death. ...
Bacterial meningitis in a diarrhoeal disease treatment centre in Bangladesh, and susceptibility of the pathogens to antimicrobials

Khan, Wa; Seas Ramos, Carlos Rafael; Dhar, Ujjwal; Salam, Ma (Wiley, 1995)

Acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) is a medical emergency and a global health problem associated with significant mortality and neurologic sequelae (1, 2). An aetiologic diagnosis and determination of the antimicrobial ...
Caracterización de Escherichia coli D7111 productora de β-lactamasa TEM-176

Ruiz, Joaquim; Pons, Maria J.; Mosquito, Susan; Ochoa Woodell, Theresa Jean; Sáenz, Yolanda (Instituto Nacional de Salud, 2021)

The present report is the original description of blaTEM-176. The mechanisms of resistance to antimicrobial agents were determined in an enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, determining the susceptibility to 22 antimicrobials ...
Caracterización microbiológica y molecular de la resistencia antimicrobiana de Escherichia coli uropatógenas de hospitales públicos peruanos

Marcos-Carbajal, P.; Salvatierra, G.; Yareta, J.; Pino, J.; Vásquez, N.; Diaz, P.; Martínez, I.; Asmat, P.; Peralta, C.; Huamani, C.; Briones, A.; Ruiz, M.; Laura, N.; Luque, Á.; Arapa, L.; Tsukayama Cisneros, Pablo (Instituto Nacional de Salud, 2021)

We characterized the antimicrobial resistance of 70 Escherichia coli isolates obtained from patients with a urinary tract infection (UTI) from 8 public hospitals in Peru. Resistance profiles were identified using the ...
Comparative analysis of antimicrobial resistance in enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli isolates from two paediatric cohort studies in Lima, Peru

Medina, Anicia M.; Rivera, Fulton P.; Pons, Maria J.; Riveros Ramirez, Maribel Denise; Gomes, Claudia; Bernal, Maria; Meza, Rina; Maves, Ryan C.; Huicho Oriundo, Luis; Chea-Woo, Elsa; Lanata, Claudio F.; Gil, Ana I.; Ochoa Woodell, Theresa Jean; Ruiz, Joaquim (Oxford University Press, 2015)

BACKGROUND: Antibiotic resistance is increasing worldwide, being of special concern in low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this study was to determine the antimicrobial susceptibility and mechanisms of resistance ...
Correlation of susceptibility of Cryptococcus neoformans to amphotericin B with clinical outcome

Larsen, R.A.; Bauer, M.; Pitisuttithum, P.; Sanchez, A.; Tansuphaswadikul, S.; Wuthiekanun, V.; Peacock, S.J.; Simpson, A.J.H.; Fothergill, A.W.; Rinaldi, M.G.; Bustamante Rufino, Ana Beatriz; Thomas, A.M.; Altomstone, R.; Day, N.P.J.; White, N.J. (American Society for Microbiology, 2011)

Testing of Cryptococcus neoformans for susceptibility to antifungal drugs by standard microtiter methods has not been shown to correlate with clinical outcomes. This report describes a modified quantitative broth macrodilution ...
Detection and management of drug-resistant tuberculosis in HIV-infected patients in lower-income countries

Ballif, M.; Nhandu, V.; Wood, R.; Dusingize, J.C.; Carter, E.J.; Cortes, C.P.; McGowan, C.C.; Diero, L.; Graber, C.; Renner, L.; Hawerlander, D.; Kiertiburanakul, S.; Du, Q.T.; Sterling, T.R.; Egger, M.; Fenner, L.; Ajayi, S.; Anastos, K.; Bashi, J.; Bishai, W.; Boulle, A.; Braitstein, P.; Carriquiry, G.; Carter, J.E.; Cegielski, P.; Chimbetete, C.; Conrad, J.; Davies, M.-A.; Duda, S.; Durier, N.; Eboua, T.F.; Gasser, A.; Geng, E.; Hardwicke, L.; Hoffmann, C.; Huebner, R.; Kancheya, N.; Kim, P.; Lameck, D.; Leroy, V.; Lewden, C.; Lindegren, M.L.; Mandalakas, A.; Maskew, M.; McKaig, R.; Mofenson, L.; Mpoudi-Etame, M.; Okwara, B.; Phiri, S.; Prasitsuebsai, W.; Petit, A.; Prozesky, H.; Reid, S.E.; Reubenson, G.; Sohn, A.; Vo, Q.; Walker, D.; Wehbe, F.; Wejse, C.; Wester, W.; Williams, C.; Wools-Kaloustian, K.; Yao, Z.; Yunihastuti, E.; Zhang, F.J.; Zhao, H.X.; Han, N.; Merati, T.P.; Wirawan, D.N.; Yuliana, F.; Ditangco, R.; Uy, E.; Bantique, R.; Phanuphak, P.; Ruxrungtham, K.; Avihingsanon, A.; Mengthaisong, T.; Sungkanuparph, S.; Sanmeema, N.; Chaiwarith, R.; Sirisanthana, T.; Kotarathititum, W.; Pham, T.T.; Cuong, D.D.; Ha, H.L.; Nguyen, V.K.; Bui, V.H.; Cao, T.T.; Sohn, A.H.; Petersen, B.; Cooper, D.A.; Law, M.G.; Jiamsakul, A.; Boettiger, D.C.; Wati, D.K.; Atmikasari, L.P.P.; Malino, I.Y.; Nallusamy, R.; Chan, K.C.; Lumbiganon, P.; Kosalaraksa, P.; Tharnprisan, P.; Udomphanit, T.; Chokephaibulkit, K.; Lapphra, K.; Phongsamart, W.; Wittawatmongkol, O.; Dung, K.T.K.; Lam, N.V.; An, P.N.; Loan, N.T.; Truong, H.K.; Du, T.Q.; Chau, N.H.; Do, C.V.; Ha, M.T.; Nipathakosol, P.; Kariminia, A.; Mutimura, E.; Gitembagara, A.; Tatwangire, J.; Izabelle, I.; Niyongabo, T.; Twizere, C.; Baramperanye, E.; Edmonds, A.; Yotebieng, M.; Azinyue, I.; Ayangma, L.; Yiannoutsos, C.; Ayaya, S.; Bukusi, E.A.; Lewis-Kulzer, J.; Somi, G.; Lyamuya, R.; Ngonyani, K.; Ssali, J.; Ssemuwemba, H.; Mwebesa, B.B.; Kambugu, A.; Hermans, S.; Nalugoda, F.; Jjingo, K.; Dickinsonn, D.; Eley, B.; Fritz, C.; Garone, D.; Giddy, J.; MacPhail, P.; Moultrie, H.; Ndirangu, J.; Pestilli, S.; Rabie, H.; Stringer, J.; Technau, K.; Kaeser, F.; Keiser, O.; Cornell, M.; Maxwell, N.; Zannou, D.M.; Ahouada, C.; Akakpo, J.; Ahomadegbé, C.; Gougounon-Houéto, A.; Azon-Kouanou, A.; Houngbé, F.; Sehonou, J.; Koumakpaï, S.; Alihonou, F.; D'Almeida, M.; Hodonou, I.; Hounhoui, G.; Sagbo, G.; Tossa-Bagnan, L.; Adjide, H.; Drabo, J.; Bognounou, R.; Dienderé, A.; Traore, E.; Zoungrana, L.; Zerbo, B.; Sawadogo, A.B.; Zoungrana, J.; Héma, A.; Soré, I.; Bado, G.; Tapsoba, A.; Yé, D.; Kouéta, F.; Ouedraogo, S.; Ouédraogo, R.; Hiembo, W.; Gansonré, M.; Messou, E.; Gnokoro, J.C.; Koné, M.; Kouakou, G.M.; Bosse, C.A.; Brou, K.; Assi, A.I.; Chenal, H.; Soppi, F.; Minga, A.; Abo, Y.; Eholié, S.P.; Amego, M.D.N.; Andavi, V.; Diallo, Z.; Ello, F.; Tanon, A.K.; Koule, S.O.; Anzan, K.C.; Guehi, C.; Aka, E.A.; Issouf, K.L.; Kouakou, J.-C.; N'Gbeche, M.-S.; Pety, T.; Avit-Edi, D.; Kouakou, K.; Moh, M.; Yao, V.A.; Folquet, M.A.; Dainguy, M.-E.; Kouakou, C.; Méa-Assande, V.T.; Oka-Berete, G.; Zobo, N.; Acquah, P.; Kokora, M.-B.; Eboua, T.F.; Timité-Konan, M.; Diecket Ahoussou, L.; Assouan, J.K.; Sami, M.F.; Kouadio, S.; Goka, B.; Welbeck, J.; Sackey, A.; Owiafe, S.N.; Da Silva, Z.J.; Paulo, J.; Rodrigues, A.; Da Silva, D.; Medina, C.; Oliviera-Souto, I.; Østergaard, L.; Laursen, A.; Sodemann, M.; Aaby, P.; Fomsgaard, A.; Erikstrup, C.; Eugen-Olsen, J.; Maïga, M.Y.; Diakité, F.F.; Kalle, A.; Katile, D.; Traore, H.A.; Minta, D.; Cissé, T.; Dembelé, M.; Doumbia, M.; Fomba, M.; Kaya, A.S.; Traoré, A.M.; Traoré, H.; Toure, A.A.; Dicko, F.; Sylla, M.; Berthé, A.; Traoré, H.C.; Koïta, A.; Koné, N.; N'Diaye, C.; Coulibaly, S.T.; Traoré, M.; Traoré, N.; Charurat, M.; Alim, G.; Dapiap, S.; Igbinoba, F.; Benson, O.; Adebamowo, C.; James, J.; Obaseki; Osakede, P.; Olasode, J.; Seydi, M.; Sow, P.S.; Diop, B.; Manga, N.M.; Tine, J.M.; Bassabi, C.C.; Sy, H.S.; Ba, A.; Diagne, A.; Dior, H.; Faye, M.; Gueye, R.D.; Mbaye, A.D.; Patassi, A.; Kotosso, A.; Kariyare, B.G.; Gbadamassi, G.; Komi, A.; Mensah-Zukong, K.E.; Pakpame, P.; Koko Lawson-Evi, A.; Atakouma, Y.; Takassi, E.; Djeha, A.; Ephoévi-gah, A.; El-Hadj Djibril, S.; Dabis, F.; Bissagnene, E.; Arrivé, E.; Coffie, P.; Ekouevi, D.; Jaquet, A.; Sasco, A.J.; Amani, D.; Azani, J.-C.; Balestre, E.; Bessekon, S.; Bohossou, F.; Gilbert, C.; Karcher, S.; Gonsan, J.M.; Le Carrou, J.; Lenaud, S.; Nchot, C.; Malateste, K.; Yao, A.R.; Siloué, B.; Clouet, G.; Dosso, M.; Doring, A.; Kouakou, A.; Rabourdin, E.; Rivenc, J.; Anglaret, X.; Ba, B.; Essanin, J.B.; Ciaranello, A.; Datté, S.; Desmonde, S.; Elvis Diby, J.-S.; Gottlieb, G.S.; Horo, A.G.; Kangah, S.N.; Malvy, D.; Meless, D.; Mounkaila-Harouna, A.; Ndondoki, C.; Shiboski, C.; Tchounga, B.; Thiébaut, R.; Wandeler, G.; McGowan, C.; Cahn, P.; Gotuzzo Herencia, José Eduardo; Wolff, M.; Grinsztejn, B.; Pape, J.; Padgett, D.; Madero, J.S. (International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2014)

SETTING: Drug resistance threatens tuberculosis (TB) control, particularly among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected persons. OBJECTIVE: To describe practices in the prevention and management of drug-resistant TB ...
Development and analysis of furazolidone-resistant Escherichia coli mutants

Martinez-Puchol, Sandra; Gomes, Claudia; Pons, Maria J.; Ruiz-Roldan, Lidia; Torrents de la Pena, Alba; Ochoa Woodell, Theresa Jean; Ruiz, Joaquim (Wiley, 2015)

Furazolidone-resistant mutants were obtained from four clinical isolates of diarrhoeagenic Escherichia coli. The stability of the resistance and the frequency of mutation were established. The minimal inhibitory concentration ...
Development of an automated MODS plate reader to detect early growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Comina, G.; Mendoza, D.; Velazco, A.; Coronel, J.; Sheen Cortavarria, Patricia; Gilman, Robert Hugh; Moore, David Alexander James; Zimic-Peralta, Mirko Juan (Wiley, 2011)

In this work, an automated microscopic observation drug susceptibility (MODS) plate reader has been developed. The reader automatically handles MODS plates and after autofocussing digital images are acquired of the ...
dfrA thyA Double Deletion in para-Aminosalicylic Acid-Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis Beijing Strains

Moradigaravand, Danesh; Grandjean, Louis; Martinez, Elena; Li, Hao; Zheng, Jun; Coronel, Jorge; Moore, David Alexander James; Torok, M. Estee; Sintchenko, Vitali; Huang, Hairong; Javid, Babak; Parkhill, Julian; Peacock, Sharon-J.; Koser, Claudio-U. (American Society for Microbiology, 2016)

Para-Aminosalicylic acid (PAS) is a group 4 antituberculosis agent. It targets folate metabolism as shown in Fig. S1 in the supplemental material, which also summarizes the known mechanisms of resistance to this prodrug. ...
Effect of bovine lactoferrin on the minimum inhibitory concentrations of ampicillin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for clinical Shigella spp. strains.

Mosquito, Susan; Zegarra, Gianina; Villanueva, Claudia; Ruiz, Joaquin; Ochoa Woodell, Theresa Jean (NRC Research Press, 2012)

Here, we determined the effect of bovine lactoferrin (bLF) on the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of ampicillin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in Shigella . Using a microdilution method, the MIC was determined ...
Genetic diversity, population structure and drug resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Peru

Taype, C.A.; Agapito, J.C.; Accinelli Tanaka, Roberto Alfonso; Espinoza, J.R.; Godreuil, S.; Goodman, S.J.; Bañuls, A.L.; Shaw, M.A. (Elsevier, 2012)

This paper presents the first evaluation of the molecular epidemiology of . Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Peru. We characterised 323 isolates using spoligotyping and mycobacterial interspersed repetitive units variable ...
Genetic variability of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in patients with no known risk factors for MDR-TB in the North-eastern part of Lima, Peru

Barletta, Francesca; Otero Vegas, Larissa; Collantes, Jimena; Asto, Belisa; de Jong, Bouke C.; Seas Ramos, Carlos Rafael; Rigouts, Leen (BioMed Central, 2013)

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic diversity among Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex circulating in patients with no known risk factors for multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) living ...
In vitro development and analysis of escherichia coli and shigella boydii azithromycin-resistant mutants

Gomes, Claudia; Pons, Maria J.; Magallon-Tejada, Ariel; Durand Vara, David Percy; Lluque, Angela; Mosquito, Susan; Riveros Ramirez, Maribel Denise; Mercado, Erik; Prada, Ana; Ochoa Woodell, Theresa Jean; Ruiz, Joaquim (Mary Ann Liebert, 2013)

Three clinical isolates of E. coli and one S. boydii isolated from feces samples collected from children under 5 years of age with diarrhea in Lima, Peru were inoculated onto Mueller-Hinton plates containing increasing ...
Intermediate susceptibility to ciprofloxacin among Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi isolates in Lima, Peru

García Apac, Coralith Marlinda; Lejon, Veerle; Horna, Gertrudis; Astocondor, Lizeth; Vanhoof, Raymond; Bertrand, Sophie; Jacobs, Jan (American Society for Microbiology, 2014)

Thirty-three Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi blood isolates from Lima, Peru (2008 to 2012), were fully susceptible to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, chloramphenicol, ceftriaxone, and tetracycline; 8/33 (24.2%) showed ...
Minimum inhibitory concentration distributions for first- and second-line antimicrobials against Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Burke, Rachael M.; Coronel, Jorge; Moore, David Alexander James (Microbiology Society, 2017)

We report the range of minimum inhibitory concentrations for six antimicrobial drugs in 228 clinical Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) isolates from three distinct groups of patients (unselected patients, patients at high ...
Morphological characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a MODS culture for an automatic diagnostics through pattern recognition

Alva, Alicia; Aquino, Fredy; Gilman, Robert Hugh; Olivares, Carlos; Requena, David; Gutiérrez, Andrés H.; Caviedes, Luz; Coronel, Jorge; Larson, Sandra; Sheen Cortavarria, Patricia; Moore, David Alexander James; Zimic-Peralta, Mirko Juan (Public Library of Science, 2013)

Tuberculosis control efforts are hampered by a mismatch in diagnostic technology: modern optimal diagnostic tests are least available in poor areas where they are needed most. Lack of adequate early diagnostics and MDR ...
Multicenter study of anidulafungin and micafungin MIC distributions and epidemiological cutoff values for eight candida species and the CLSI M27-A3 broth microdilution method

Pfaller, M.A.; Espinel-Ingroff, A.; Bustamante Rufino, Ana Beatriz; Canton, E.; Diekema, D.J.; Fothergill, A.; Fuller, J.; Gonzalez, G.M.; Guarro, J.; Lass-Flörl, C.; Lockhart, S.R.; Martin-Mazuelos, E.; Meis, J.F.; Ostrosky-Zeichner, L.; Pelaez, T.; St-Germain, G.; Turnidge, J. (American Society for Microbiology, 2014)

Since epidemiological cutoff values (ECVs) using CLSI MICs from multiple laboratories are not available for Candida spp. and the echinocandins, we established ECVs for anidulafungin and micafungin on the basis of wild-type ...