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2. Correction: Detecting antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli using benchtop attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and machine learning
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Wijesinghe, HGS, Hare, DJ, Mohamed, A, Shah, AK, Harris, PNA, and Hill, MM
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0301 Analytical Chemistry, 0399 Other Chemical Sciences ,Analytical Chemistry - Abstract
Correction for 'Detecting antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli using benchtop attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and machine learning' by Hewa G. S. Wijesinghe et al., Analyst, 2021, DOI: 10.1039/d1an00546d.
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- 2021
3. MicroPIPE: An end-to-end solution for high-quality complete bacterial genome construction
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David M. Whiley, Brian M. Forde, Nhu Ntk, David L. Paterson, Scott A. Beatson, Leah W. Roberts, Adam Irwin, Harris Pna, Mark A. Schembri, Murigneux, and Minh-Duy Phan
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Computer science ,Nanopore sequencing ,Computational biology ,Bacterial genome size ,Genome ,Illumina dye sequencing ,Micropipe - Abstract
Oxford Nanopore Technology (ONT) long-read sequencing has become a popular platform for microbial researchers; however, easy and automated construction of high-quality bacterial genomes remains challenging. Here we present MicroPIPE: a reproducible end-to-end bacterial genome assembly pipeline for ONT and Illumina sequencing. To construct MicroPIPE, we evaluated the performance of several tools for genome reconstruction and assessed overall genome accuracy using ONT both natively and with Illumina. Further validation of MicroPIPE was carried out using 11 sequence type (ST)131 Escherichia coli and eight publicly available Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial isolates. MicroPIPE uses Singularity containers and the workflow manager Nextflow and is available at https://github.com/BeatsonLab-MicrobialGenomics/micropipe.
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- 2021
4. Using whole-genome sequencing and a pentaplex real-time PCR to characterize third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae from Southeast Queensland, Australia
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Stewart, AG, Price, EP, Schabacker, K, Birikmen, M, Burnard, DM, Harris, PNA, Choong, K, Subedi, S, and Sarovich, DS
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polycyclic compounds ,biochemical phenomena, metabolism, and nutrition ,bacterial infections and mycoses - Abstract
Third-generation cephalosporin-resistant (3GC-R) Enterobacteriaceae represent a major threat to human health. Here, we captured 288 3GC-R Enterobacteriaceae clinical isolates from 258 patients presenting at a regional Australian hospital over a 14-month period. Alongside routine mass spectrometry speciation and antibiotic sensitivity testing, isolates were examined using a rapid (~40 min) pentaplex real-time PCR assay targeting the most common extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs; CTX-M-1 and CTX-M-9 groups, plus TEM, SHV, and an internal 16S ribosomal DNA control). Additionally, AmpC CMY β-lactamase prevalence was examined using a singleplex PCR. A subset of isolates, including all 3GC-R isolates obtained from the intensive care unit, were subjected to whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to assess transmission dynamics, the presence of unidentified resistance determinants, and genotyping accuracy. Escherichia coli (80.2%) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (17.0%) were dominant, with Klebsiella oxytoca, Klebsiella aerogenes and Enterobacter cloacae infrequently identified. Ceftriaxone and cefoxitin resistance was identified in 97% and 24.5% of E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates, respectively. Consistent with global findings in Enterobacteriaceae, the majority (98.3%) of isolates harbored at least one β-lactamase gene, with 144 (50%) encoding bla CTX-M-1 group, 92 (31.9%) bla CTX-M-9 group, 48 (16.7%) bla SHV , 133 (46.2%) bla TEM , and 34 (11.8%) bla CMY genes. WGS of β-lactamase negative or carbapenem-resistant isolates identified uncommon ESBLs and carbapenemases, including bla NDM and bla IMP , and confirmed all PCR-positive genotypes. No evidence of transmission among intensive care unit patients was identified. We demonstrate that our PCR assays enable the rapid and cost-effective identification of ESBLs in the hospital setting, which has important infection control and therapeutic implications.
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- 2020
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5. Molecular epidemiology of third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae from Southeast Queensland, Australia
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Stewart, AG, primary, Price, EP, additional, Schabacker, K, additional, Birikmen, M, additional, Harris, PNA, additional, Choong, K, additional, Subedi, S, additional, and Sarovich, DS, additional
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- 2020
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6. Geographical variation in therapy for bloodstream infections due to multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae: a post-hoc analysis of the INCREMENT study
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Harris, PNA, Pezzani, MD, Gutierrez-Gutierrez, B, Viale, P, Hsueh, PR, Ruiz-Garbajosa, P, Venditti, M, Tumbarello, M, Navarro-Francisco, C, Calbo, E, Akova, M, Giamarellou, H, Oliver, A, Almirante, B, Gasch, O, Martinez-Martinez, L, Schwaber, MJ, Daikos, G, Pitout, J, Pena, C, Hernandez-Torres, A, Doi, Y, Perez, F, Tuon, FF, Tacconelli, E, Carmeli, Y, Bonomo, RA, Pascual, A, Paterson, DL, Rodriguez-Bano, J, Prim N., Navarro F., Mirelis B., and Jové, E.
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Carbapenemase ,Klebsiella pneumoniae ,Carbapenems ,Escherichia coli ,beta-Lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor ,Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase - Abstract
We describe regional differences in therapy for bloodstream infection (BSI) caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) or carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE). Patients (n = 1482) in 12 countries from an observational study of BSI caused by ESBL-E or CPE were included. Multivariate logistic regression was used to calculate adjusted odds ratios (aORs) for the influence of country of recruitment on empirical use of beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitors (BLBLIs) or carbapenems, targeted use of BLBLIs for ESBL-E and use of targeted combination therapy for CPE. Compared with Spain, BLBLI use for empirical therapy was least likely in sites from Israel (aOR 0.34, 95% CI 0.14-0.81), Greece (aOR 0.49, 95% CI 0.26-0.94) and Canada (aOR 0.31, 95% CI 0.11-0.88) but more likely in Italy (aOR 1.58, 95% CI 1.11-2.25) and Turkey (aOR 2.09, 95% CI 1.14-3.81). Empirical carbapenem use was more likely in sites from Taiwan (aOR 1.73, 95% CI 1.03-2.92) and USA (aOR 1.89, 95% CI 1.053.39) and less likely in Italy (aOR 0.44, 95% CI 0.28-0.69) and Canada (aOR 0.10, 95% CI 0.01-0.74). Targeted BLBLIs for ESBL-E was more likely in Italian sites. Treatment at sites within Israel, Taiwan, Turkey and Brazil was associated with less combination therapy for CPE. Although this study does not provide precise data on the relative prevalence of ESBL-E or CPE, significant variation in therapy exists across countries even after adjustment for patient factors. Better understanding of what influences therapeutic choices for these infections will aid antimicrobial stewardship efforts. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. and International Society of Chemotherapy. All rights reserved.
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- 2017
7. Rapid Diagnostic Tests and Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs for the Management of Bloodstream Infection: What Is Their Relative Contribution to Improving Clinical Outcomes? A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.
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Peri AM, Chatfield MD, Ling W, Furuya-Kanamori L, Harris PNA, and Paterson DL
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- Humans, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Blood Culture methods, Length of Stay, Network Meta-Analysis, Treatment Outcome, Antimicrobial Stewardship methods, Rapid Diagnostic Tests, Sepsis drug therapy, Sepsis diagnosis, Sepsis mortality, Sepsis microbiology
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Background: Evidence about the clinical impact of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for the diagnosis of bloodstream infections is limited, and whether RDT are superior to conventional blood cultures (BCs) embedded within antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) is unknown., Methods: We performed network meta-analyses using results from studies of patients with bloodstream infection with the aim of comparing the clinical impact of RDT (applied on positive BC broth or whole blood) to conventional BC, both assessed with and without ASP with respect to mortality, length of stay (LOS), and time to optimal therapy., Results: Eighty-eight papers were selected, including 25 682 patient encounters. There was an appreciable amount of statistical heterogeneity within each meta-analysis. The network meta-analyses showed a significant reduction in mortality associated with the use of RDT + ASP versus BC alone (odds ratio [OR], 0.72; 95% confidence interval [CI], .59-.87) and with the use of RDT + ASP versus BC + ASP (OR, 0.78; 95% CI, .63-.96). No benefit in survival was found associated with the use of RDT alone nor with BC + ASP compared to BC alone. A reduction in LOS was associated with RDT + ASP versus BC alone (OR, 0.91; 95% CI, .84-.98) whereas no difference in LOS was shown between any other groups. A reduced time to optimal therapy was shown when RDT + ASP was compared to BC alone (-29 hours; 95% CI, -35 to -23), BC + ASP (-18 hours; 95% CI, -27 to -10), and to RDT alone (-12 hours; 95% CI, -20 to -3)., Conclusions: The use of RDT + ASP may lead to a survival benefit even when introduced in settings already adopting effective ASP in association with conventional BC., Competing Interests: Potential conflicts of interest . D. L. P. has research funding from Shionogi, Merck, bioMerieux, BioVersys, and Pfizer and has received consulting fees from the AMR Action Fund, CARB-X, Aurobac, Pfizer, Merck, Cepheid, bioMérieux, and Spero. P. N. A. H. reports research grants from Gilead, has served on advisory boards for OpGen, Merck, and Sandoz, and has received honoraria from OpGen, Sandoz, Pfizer, and bioMerieux. All other authors report no potential conflicts. All authors have submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest. Conflicts that the editors consider relevant to the content of the manuscript have been disclosed., (© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Infectious Diseases Society of America.)
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- 2024
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8. The Genomic Epidemiology of Clinical Burkholderia pseudomallei Isolates in North Queensland, Australia.
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Gassiep I, Chatfield MD, Permana B, Burnard D, Bauer MJ, Cuddihy T, Forde BM, Mayer-Coverdale J, Norton RE, and Harris PNA
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Background: Burkholderia pseudomallei , the causative agent of melioidosis, is highly genetically recombinant, resulting in significant genomic diversity. Multiple virulence factors have been associated with specific disease presentations. To date, there are limited data relating to genomic diversity and virulence factors associated with melioidosis cases in North Queensland, Australia. Aim: To describe the genetic diversity of B. pseudomallei and identify virulence factors associated with clinical risk factors and patient outcomes. Methods: Whole genome sequencing of clinical isolates was performed and analysed with clinical data obtained from a retrospective melioidosis cohort study. Results: Fifty-nine distinct sequence types (STs) were identified from the 128 clinical isolates. Six STs comprised 64/128 (50%) isolates. Novel STs accounted for 38/59 (64%) STs, with ST TSV-13 as the most prevalent (n = 7), and were less likely to possess an LPS A genotype or YLF gene cluster ( p < 0.001). These isolates were most likely to be found outside the inner city (aOR: 4.0, 95% CI: 1.7-9.0, p = 0.001). ST TSV-13 was associated with increased mortality (aOR: 6.1, 95% CI: 1.2-30.9, p = 0.03). Patients with a history of alcohol excess were less likely to be infected by fhaB 3 (aOR 0.2, 95% CI: 0.1-0.7, p = 0.01) or YLF (aOR: 0.4, 95% CI: 0.2-0.9, p = 0.04) positive isolates. Conclusions: There are a significant number of novel sequence types in Townsville, Australia. An emerging novel ST appears to have an association with geographic location and mortality. Ongoing investigation is required to further understand the impact of this ST on the Townsville region.
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- 2024
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9. Demographic, clinical and molecular epidemiology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli bloodstream infections in Central Australia.
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Langham F, Tsai D, Forde BM, Camilleri S, Harris PNA, Roberts JA, and Chiong F
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We describe the demographics, clinical and molecular epidemiology of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) Escherichia coli bloodstream infections (BSI) in Central Australia. All ESBL-producing E. coli bloodstream isolates from January 2018 to December 2020 were retrospectively identified. Demographic and clinical information was extracted by chart review. Whole-genome sequencing was performed for multi-locus sequence typing, antibiotic-resistance genes, and phylogenetic relationships. We identified 41 non-duplicate episodes of ESBL E. coli BSI. Median age was 55 years (IQR 47-63), 78% were female, 93% were Aboriginal, and half came from a remote community. Infections were predominantly urinary (68%, 28/41). In the 12 months prior, 70% (26/37) of identified patients had been hospitalised and 81% (30/37) prescribed antibiotics. Meropenem and piperacillin-tazobactam susceptibility was maintained in 100% and 95% of isolates, respectively. Co-resistance to non-β-lactam antibiotics was 32% to gentamicin, 61% to trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, and 68% to ciprofloxacin. For sequenced isolates, 41% (16/35) were sequence type 131 (ST131). Mean acquired antibiotic-resistance genes for each isolate was 12.3 (SD 3.1). Four isolates carried an OXA-1 gene. Only non-ST131 isolates carried AmpC and acquired quinolone-resistance genes. There was some evidence of clustering of closely related strains, but no evidence of community or healthcare admission overlap. ESBL rates are rapidly rising in Central Australia, which is a conducive environment for antibiotic resistance development (e.g., overcrowding, socioeconomic disadvantages, high healthcare exposure and high antibiotic use). Future research is required to explore resistance-transmission dynamics in this unique setting., (Copyright © 2024 Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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10. Time to positivity is a risk factor for death among patients with bloodstream infections: a population-based cohort.
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Laupland KB, Edwards F, Dettrick Z, and Harris PNA
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- Humans, Male, Female, Retrospective Studies, Risk Factors, Middle Aged, Aged, Queensland epidemiology, Time Factors, Adult, Aged, 80 and over, Young Adult, Bacteremia mortality, Bacteremia epidemiology, Bacteremia microbiology, Blood Culture
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Objectives: Studies examining time to positivity (TTP) of blood cultures as a risk factor for death have shown conflicting results. The study objective was to examine the effect of TTP on all-cause-30-day case-fatality among a population-based cohort of patients with bloodstream infections (BSI)., Methods: A retrospective cohort study including all residents of Queensland, Australia with incident monomicrobial BSI managed in the publicly funded healthcare system from 2000 to 2019 was performed. Clinical, TTP and all-cause 30-day case-fatality information was obtained from state-wide sources., Results: A cohort of 88 314 patients was assembled. The median TTP was 14 hours, with 5th, 25th, 75th, and 95th percentiles of 4, 10, 20, and 53 hours, respectively. The TTP varied significantly by BSI aetiology. The 30-day all-cause case-fatality rate was 2606/17 879 (14.6%), 2834/24 272 (11.7%), 2378/20 359 (11.7%), and 2752/22 431 (12.3%) within the first, second, third, and fourth TTP quartiles, respectively (p < 0.0001). After adjustment for age, sex, onset, comorbidity, and focus of infection, TTP within 10 hours (first quartile) was associated with a significantly increased risk for death (odds ratio 1.43; 95% CI, 1.35-1.50; p < 0.001). After adjustment for confounding variables (odds ratio; 95% CI), TTP within the first quartile for Staphylococcus aureus (1.56; 1.41-1.73), Streptococcus pneumoniae (1.91; 1.49-2.46), β-hemolytic streptococci (1.23; 1.00-1.50), Pseudomonas species (2.23; 1.85-2.69), Escherichia coli (1.37; 1.23-1.53), Enterobacterales (1.38; 1.16-1.63), other Gram-negatives (1.68; 1.36-2.06), and anaerobes (1.58; 1.28-1.94) increased the risk for case-fatality., Discussion: This population-based analysis provides evidence that TTP is an important determinant of mortality among patients with BSI., (Copyright © 2024 European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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11. Characterization of gram-negative bloodstream infections in hospitalised Australian children and their clinical outcomes.
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Wen SC, Harris PNA, Forde B, Permana B, Chatfield MD, Lau CL, Spurling G, Bauer MJ, Balch R, Chambers H, Schlapbach LJ, Clark JE, Dougherty S, Blyth CC, Britton PN, Clifford V, Haeusler GM, McMullan B, Wadia U, Paterson DL, and Irwin AD
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Background: Gram-negative bloodstream infections (GNBSI) more commonly occur in children with comorbidities and are increasingly associated with antimicrobial resistance. There are few large studies of GNBSI in children that relate the clinical presentation, pathogen characteristics and outcomes., Methods: A 3-year prospective study of GNBSI in children aged <18 years was conducted in five Australian children's hospitals between 2019-2021. The clinical characteristics, disease severity and outcomes were recorded. Causative pathogens underwent antibiotic susceptibility testing and whole genome sequencing., Results: There were 931 GNBSI episodes involving 818 children. Median age was 3 years (IQR 0.6-8.5). 576/931 episodes (62%) were community onset though 661/931 (71%) occurred in children with comorbidities and a central venous catheter (CVC) was present in 558/931 (60%). CVC (145/931) and urinary tract (149/931) were the most common sources (16% each). 100/931 (11%) children required Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission and a further 11% (105/931) developed GNBSI in ICU. 659/927 (71%) isolates were Enterobacterales of which 22% (138/630) were third generation cephalosporin resistant (3GCR). Extended spectrum beta-lactamase genes (ESBL) were confirmed in 65/138 (47%) 3GCR-Enterobacterales. Most common ESBL genes were blaCTX-M-15 (34/94, 36%) and blaSHV-12 (10/94, 11%). There were 48 deaths overall and 30-day in-hospital mortality was 3% (32/931). Infections with 3GCR Enterobacterales were independently associated with higher mortality (adjusted OR 3.2, 95%CI 1.6-6.4)., Conclusion: GNBSI in children are frequently healthcare-associated and affect children under 5 years. Infections with 3GCR Enterobacterales were associated with worse outcomes. These findings will inform optimal management guidelines and help prioritise future antimicrobial clinical trials., (© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Infectious Diseases Society of America.)
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12. Win Ratio Analyses of Piperacillin-Tazobactam Versus Meropenem for Ceftriaxone-Nonsusceptible Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae Bloodstream Infections: Post Hoc Insights From the MERINO Trial.
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Hardy M, Harris PNA, Paterson DL, Chatfield MD, and Mo Y
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- Humans, Bacteremia drug therapy, Bacteremia microbiology, Bacteremia mortality, Escherichia coli drug effects, Escherichia coli Infections drug therapy, Escherichia coli Infections microbiology, Escherichia coli Infections mortality, Penicillanic Acid analogs & derivatives, Penicillanic Acid therapeutic use, Penicillanic Acid pharmacology, Ceftriaxone therapeutic use, Ceftriaxone pharmacology, Male, Female, Middle Aged, Thienamycins therapeutic use, Thienamycins pharmacology, Aged, Treatment Outcome, Meropenem therapeutic use, Meropenem pharmacology, Piperacillin, Tazobactam Drug Combination therapeutic use, Piperacillin, Tazobactam Drug Combination pharmacology, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Klebsiella pneumoniae drug effects, Piperacillin therapeutic use, Piperacillin pharmacology, Klebsiella Infections drug therapy, Klebsiella Infections mortality
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Background: Clinical trials of treatments for serious infections commonly use the primary endpoint of all-cause mortality. However, many trial participants survive their infection and this endpoint may not truly reflect important benefits and risks of therapy. The win ratio uses a hierarchical composite endpoint that can incorporate and prioritize outcome measures by relative clinical importance., Methods: The win ratio methodology was applied post hoc to outcomes observed in the MERINO trial, which compared piperacillin-tazobactam with meropenem. We quantified the win ratio with a primary hierarchical composite endpoint, including all-cause mortality, microbiological relapse, and secondary infection. A win ratio of 1 would correspond to no difference between the 2 antibiotics, while a ratio <1 favors meropenem. Further analyses were performed to calculate the win odds and to introduce a continuous outcome variable in order to reduce ties., Results: With the hierarchy of all-cause mortality, microbiological relapse, and secondary infection, the win ratio estimate was 0.40 (95% confidence interval [CI], .22-.71]; P = .002), favoring meropenem over piperacillin-tazobactam. However, 73.4% of the pairs were tied due to the small proportion of events. The win odds, a modification of the win ratio accounting for ties, was 0.79 (95% CI, .68-.92). The addition of length of stay to the primary composite greatly minimized the number of ties (4.6%) with a win ratio estimate of 0.77 (95% CI, .60-.99; P = .04)., Conclusions: The application of the win ratio methodology to the MERINO trial data illustrates its utility and feasibility for use in antimicrobial trials., Competing Interests: Potential conflicts of interest. D. L. P. has received research funding from Shionogi, Merck, Gilead, bioMérieux, BioVersys, and Pfizer; has received consulting fees from the AMR Action Fund, CARB-X, Aurobac, Innoviva, GSK, Pfizer, Merck, Cepheid, bioMérieux, and Spero; has received payment or honoraria for lectures, presentations, speakers bureaus, manuscript writing, or educational events from Pfizer, Merck, bioMérieux, and Cepheid; reports receipt of consumables for use in clinical trial from bioMérieux and receipt of antibiotics for use in clinical trials from Pfizer and Shionogi; and reports an unpaid role on the board of the Australasian Society of Infectious Diseases. M. H. is an employee of Pfizer and holds Pfizer stock options. Y. M. has received honoraria from Pfizer. P. N. A. H. reports research grants from Gilead; served on an advisory board for Sandoz; received honoraria from OpGen, Gilead, and Pfizer; and received travel support and accommodation for a speaking event from Pfizer. All other authors report no potential conflicts. All authors have submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest. Conflicts that the editors consider relevant to the content of the manuscript have been disclosed., (© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Infectious Diseases Society of America. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.)
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13. Proteus species bloodstream infections: Comparative epidemiology of three species.
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Laupland KB, Edwards F, and Harris PNA
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- Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Female, Aged, Queensland epidemiology, Prevalence, Adult, Comorbidity, Aged, 80 and over, Young Adult, Proteus mirabilis isolation & purification, Proteus mirabilis classification, Bacteremia epidemiology, Bacteremia microbiology, Proteus Infections epidemiology, Proteus Infections microbiology, Proteus classification, Proteus isolation & purification
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Background: Although Proteus species are occasional causes of serious infections, their epidemiology has not been well defined. The objective was to describe the overall and species-specific occurrence and determinants of Proteus species bloodstream infection (BSI) in a large Australian population., Methods: All Queensland residents with Proteus species BSI identified within the publicly funded healthcare system between 2000 and 2019 were included., Results: A total of 2,143 incident episodes of Proteus species BSI were identified among 2,079 Queensland residents. The prevalence of comorbid illness differed with higher Charlson comorbidity scores observed with P. penneri and P. vulgaris, and higher prevalence of liver disease with P. penneri, higher comorbid cancer with P. vulgaris, and lower diabetes and renal disease prevalence with P. mirabilis BSIs., Conclusion: This study provides novel information on the epidemiology of Proteus species BSI., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest P.H. participated as an advisory board member for both MSD and Sandoz, payment was paid to the University of Queensland. K.B.L and F.E. have no conflicts of interest, (Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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14. Host response signature trends in bacteraemia - authors' response.
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Peri AM, Harris PNA, and Paterson DL
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- Humans, Bacteremia, Host-Pathogen Interactions
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- 2024
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15. Correction: Achievement of therapeutic antibiotic exposures using Bayesian dosing software in critically unwell children and adults with sepsis.
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Chai MG, Tu Q, Cotta MO, Bauer MJ, Balch R, Okafor C, Comans T, Kruger P, Meyer J, Shekar K, Brady K, Fourie C, Sharp N, Vlad L, Whiley D, Ungerer JPJ, Mcwhinney BC, Farkas A, Paterson DL, Clark JE, Hajkowicz K, Raman S, Bialasiewicz S, Lipman J, Forde BM, Harris PNA, Schlapbach LJ, Coin L, Roberts JA, and Irwin AD
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16. High-risk Escherichia coli clones that cause neonatal meningitis and association with recrudescent infection.
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Nhu NTK, Phan MD, Hancock SJ, Peters KM, Alvarez-Fraga L, Forde BM, Andersen SB, Miliya T, Harris PNA, Beatson SA, Schlebusch S, Bergh H, Turner P, Brauner A, Westerlund-Wikström B, Irwin AD, and Schembri MA
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- Infant, Newborn, Humans, Escherichia coli genetics, Virulence genetics, Clone Cells, Escherichia coli Infections, Meningitis
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Neonatal meningitis is a devastating disease associated with high mortality and neurological sequelae. Escherichia coli is the second most common cause of neonatal meningitis in full-term infants (herein NMEC) and the most common cause of meningitis in preterm neonates. Here, we investigated the genomic relatedness of a collection of 58 NMEC isolates spanning 1974-2020 and isolated from seven different geographic regions. We show NMEC are comprised of diverse sequence types (STs), with ST95 (34.5%) and ST1193 (15.5%) the most common. No single virulence gene profile was conserved in all isolates; however, genes encoding fimbrial adhesins, iron acquisition systems, the K1 capsule, and O antigen types O18, O75, and O2 were most prevalent. Antibiotic resistance genes occurred infrequently in our collection. We also monitored the infection dynamics in three patients that suffered recrudescent invasive infection caused by the original infecting isolate despite appropriate antibiotic treatment based on antibiogram profile and resistance genotype. These patients exhibited severe gut dysbiosis. In one patient, the causative NMEC isolate was also detected in the fecal flora at the time of the second infection episode and after treatment. Thus, although antibiotics are the standard of care for NMEC treatment, our data suggest that failure to eliminate the causative NMEC that resides intestinally can lead to the existence of a refractory reservoir that may seed recrudescent infection., Competing Interests: NN, MP, SH, KP, LA, BF, SA, TM, PH, SB, SS, HB, PT, AB, BW, AI, MS No competing interests declared, (© 2023, Nhu et al.)
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17. Host response signature trends in persistent bacteraemia and metastatic infection due to Staphylococcus aureus and Gram-negative bacilli: a prospective multicentre observational study.
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Peri AM, Rafiei N, O'Callaghan K, Brischetto A, Graves B, Sinclair H, Eustace M, Lim K, Parkes-Smith J, Stewart A, Davidson N, Tabah A, Bergh H, Chatfield MD, Harris PNA, and Paterson DL
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- Humans, Staphylococcus aureus, Prospective Studies, Gram-Negative Bacteria, Staphylococcal Infections diagnosis, Bacteremia diagnosis
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Background: A prompt diagnosis of bacteraemia and sepsis is essential. Markers to predict the risk of persistent bacteraemia and metastatic infection are lacking. SeptiCyte RAPID is a host response assay stratifying patients according to the risk of infectious vs sterile inflammation through a scoring system (SeptiScore). In this study we explore the association between SeptiScore and persistent bacteraemia as well as metastatic and persistent infection in the context of a proven bacteraemia episode., Methods: This is a prospective multicentre observational 14-month study on patients with proven bacteraemia caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Gram-negative bacilli. Samples for assessment by SeptiCyte were collected with paired blood cultures for 4 consecutive days after the index blood culture., Results: We included 86 patients in the study, 40 with S. aureus and 46 with Gram-negative bacilli bacteraemia. SeptiScores over the follow-up were higher in patients with Gram-negative compared to S. aureus bacteraemia (median 6.4, IQR 5.5-7.4 vs 5.6 IQR 5.1-6.2, p = 0.002). Higher SeptiScores were found to be associated with positive blood cultures at follow-up (AUC = 0.86, 95%CI 0.68-1.00) and with a diagnosis of metastatic infection at day 1 and 2 of follow-up (AUC = 0.79, 95%CI 0.57-1.00 and AUC = 0.82, 95%CI 0.63-1.00 respectively) in the context of Gram-negative bacteraemia while no association between SeptiScore and the outcomes of interest was observed in S. aureus bacteraemia. Mixed models confirmed the association of SeptiScore with positive blood cultures at follow-up ( p = 0.04) and metastatic infection ( p = 0.03) in the context of Gram-negative bacteraemia but not S. aureus bacteraemia after adjusting for confounders., Conclusions: SeptiScores differ in the follow-up of S. aureus and Gram-negative bacteraemia. In the setting of Gram-negative bacteraemia SeptiScore demonstrated a good negative predictive value for the outcomes of interest and might help rule out the persistence of infection defined as metastatic spread, lack of source control or persistent bacteraemia.
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18. Achievement of therapeutic antibiotic exposures using Bayesian dosing software in critically unwell children and adults with sepsis.
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Chai MG, Tu Q, Cotta MO, Bauer MJ, Balch R, Okafor C, Comans T, Kruger P, Meyer J, Shekar K, Brady K, Fourie C, Sharp N, Vlad L, Whiley D, Ungerer JPJ, Mcwhinney BC, Farkas A, Paterson DL, Clark JE, Hajkowicz K, Raman S, Bialasiewicz S, Lipman J, Forde BM, Harris PNA, Schlapbach LJ, Coin L, Roberts JA, and Irwin AD
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- Adult, Child, Humans, Bayes Theorem, Critical Illness therapy, Intensive Care Units, Pediatric, Prospective Studies, Software, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Sepsis drug therapy
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Purpose: Early recognition and effective treatment of sepsis improves outcomes in critically ill patients. However, antibiotic exposures are frequently suboptimal in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting. We describe the feasibility of the Bayesian dosing software Individually Designed Optimum Dosing Strategies (ID-ODS™), to reduce time to effective antibiotic exposure in children and adults with sepsis in ICU., Methods: A multi-centre prospective, non-randomised interventional trial in three adult ICUs and one paediatric ICU. In a pre-intervention Phase 1, we measured the time to target antibiotic exposure in participants. In Phase 2, antibiotic dosing recommendations were made using ID-ODS™, and time to target antibiotic concentrations were compared to patients in Phase 1 (a pre-post-design)., Results: 175 antibiotic courses (Phase 1 = 123, Phase 2 = 52) were analysed from 156 participants. Across all patients, there was no difference in the time to achieve target exposures (8.7 h vs 14.3 h in Phase 1 and Phase 2, respectively, p = 0.45). Sixty-one courses in 54 participants failed to achieve target exposures within 24 h of antibiotic commencement (n = 36 in Phase 1, n = 18 in Phase 2). In these participants, ID-ODS™ was associated with a reduction in time to target antibiotic exposure (96 vs 36.4 h in Phase 1 and Phase 2, respectively, p < 0.01). These patients were less likely to exhibit subtherapeutic antibiotic exposures at 96 h (hazard ratio (HR) 0.02, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.01-0.05, p < 0.01). There was no difference observed in in-hospital mortality., Conclusions: Dosing software may reduce the time to achieve target antibiotic exposures. It should be evaluated further in trials to establish its impact on clinical outcomes., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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19. Emergence and clonal expansion of a qacA-harbouring sequence type 45 lineage of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
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Nong Y, Steinig E, Pollock GL, Taiaroa G, Carter GP, Monk IR, Pang S, Daley DA, Coombs GW, Forde BM, Harris PNA, Sherry NL, Howden BP, Pasricha S, Baines SL, and Williamson DA
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- Humans, Staphylococcus aureus genetics, Bayes Theorem, Phylogeny, Membrane Transport Proteins genetics, Bacterial Proteins genetics, Australia, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus genetics, Staphylococcal Infections epidemiology
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The past decade has seen an increase in the prevalence of sequence type (ST) 45 methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), yet the underlying drivers for its emergence and spread remain unclear. To better understand the worldwide dissemination of ST45 S. aureus, we performed phylogenetic analyses of Australian isolates, supplemented with a global population of ST45 S. aureus genomes. Our analyses revealed a distinct lineage of multidrug-resistant ST45 MRSA harbouring qacA, predominantly found in Australia and Singapore. Bayesian inference predicted that the acquisition of qacA occurred in the late 1990s. qacA was integrated into a structurally variable region of the chromosome containing Tn552 (carrying blaZ) and Tn4001 (carrying aac(6')-aph(2")) transposable elements. Using mutagenesis and in vitro assays, we provide phenotypic evidence that qacA confers tolerance to chlorhexidine. These findings collectively suggest both antimicrobial resistance and the carriage of qacA may play a role in the successful establishment of ST45 MRSA., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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20. Scoping review of risk-scoring tools for early prediction of bloodstream infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales: do we really have a reliable risk-scoring tool?
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Aslan AT, Ezure Y, Harris PNA, and Paterson DL
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Background: Bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) are a global health concern. Rapid identification of CRE may improve patient outcomes and reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescription. The use of risk-scoring tools (RSTs) can be valuable for optimizing the decision-making process for empirical antibiotic therapy of suspected CRE bacteraemia. These tools can also be used to triage use of expensive rapid diagnostic methods., Methods: We systematically reviewed the relevant literature in PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane, Web of Science, Embase and Scopus up to 1 November 2022 to identify RSTs that predict CRE BSIs. The literature review and analysis of the articles were performed by two researchers; any inconsistencies were resolved through discussion., Results: We identified 9 RSTs developed for early prediction of CRE BSIs and only logistic regression was used for most studies. These RSTs were quite different from each other in terms of their performance and the variables they included. They also had notable limitations and very few of them were externally validated., Conclusions: RSTs for early prediction of CRE BSIs have limitations and lack of external validity outside the local setting in which they were developed. Future studies to identify optimal RSTs in high and low CRE-endemic settings are warranted. Approaches based on rapid diagnostics and RSTs should be compared with a treatment approach using both methods in a randomized controlled trial., (© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.)
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21. Persistence of Detectable Pathogens by Culture-Independent Systems (T2 Magnetic Resonance) in Patients With Bloodstream Infection: Prognostic Role and Possible Clinical Implications.
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Peri AM, O'Callaghan K, Rafiei N, Graves B, Sinclair H, Brischetto A, Lim K, Parkes-Smith J, Eustace M, Davidson N, Tabah A, Stewart A, Chatfield MD, Harris PNA, and Paterson DL
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- Humans, Prognosis, Staphylococcus aureus, Prospective Studies, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Sepsis drug therapy, Bacteremia drug therapy
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Background: Persistent Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia is associated with metastatic infection and adverse outcomes, whereas gram-negative bacteremia is normally transient and shorter course therapy is increasingly advocated for affected patients. Whether the prolonged detection of pathogen DNA in blood by culture-independent systems could have prognostic value and guide management decisions is unknown., Methods: We performed a multicenter, prospective, observational study on 102 patients with bloodstream infection (BSI) to compare time to bloodstream clearance according to T2 magnetic resonance and blood cultures over a 4-day follow-up. We also explored the association between duration of detectable pathogens according to T2 magnetic resonance (magnetic resonance-DNAemia [MR-DNAemia]) and clinical outcomes., Results: Time to bloodstream clearance according to T2 magnetic resonance was significantly longer than blood culture clearance (HR, .54; 95% CI, .39-.75) and did not differ according to the causative pathogen (P = .5). Each additional day of MR-DNAemia increased the odds of persistent infection (defined as metastatic infection or delayed source control) both in the overall population (OR, 1.98; 95% CI, 1.45-2.70) and in S. aureus (OR, 1.92; 95% CI, 1.12-3.29) and gram-negative bacteremia (OR, 2.21; 95% CI, 1.35-3.60). MR-DNAemia duration was also associated with no improvement in Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score at day 7 from infection onset (OR, 1.76; 95% CI, 1.21-2.56)., Conclusions: T2 magnetic resonance may help diagnose BSI in patients on antimicrobials with negative blood cultures as well as to identify patients with metastatic infection, source control failure, or adverse short-term outcome. Future studies may inform its usefulness within the setting of antimicrobial stewardship programs., Competing Interests: Potential conflicts of interest. D. L. P. has received research funding from Shionogi, Merck, bioMerieux, BioVersys, and Pfizer and has received consulting fees from the AMR Action Fund, CARB-X, Aurobac, Pfizer, Merck, Cepheid, bioMerieux, and Spero and reports a role on the board of the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases. P. N. A. H. reports research grants from Gilead; has served on advisory boards for OpGen, Merck, and Sandoz; and has received honoraria from OpGen, Sandoz, Pfizer, and bioMerieux. All other authors report no potential conflicts. All authors have submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest. Conflicts that the editors consider relevant to the content of the manuscript have been disclosed., (© The Author(s) 2023. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Infectious Diseases Society of America.)
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22. Rapid nanopore sequencing and predictive susceptibility testing of positive blood cultures from intensive care patients with sepsis.
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Harris PNA, Bauer MJ, Lüftinger L, Beisken S, Forde BM, Balch R, Cotta M, Schlapbach L, Raman S, Shekar K, Kruger P, Lipman J, Bialasiewicz S, Coin L, Roberts JA, Paterson DL, and Irwin AD
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- Humans, Blood Culture methods, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Critical Care, Nanopore Sequencing, Sepsis microbiology
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We aimed to evaluate the performance of Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) sequencing from positive blood culture (BC) broths for bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility prediction. Patients with suspected sepsis in four intensive care units were prospectively enrolled. Human-depleted DNA was extracted from positive BC broths and sequenced using ONT (MinION). Species abundance was estimated using Kraken2, and a cloud-based system (AREScloud) provided in silico predictive antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) from assembled contigs. Results were compared to conventional identification and phenotypic AST. Species-level agreement between conventional methods and AST predicted from sequencing was 94.2% (49/52), increasing to 100% in monomicrobial infections. In 262 high-quality AREScloud AST predictions across 24 samples, categorical agreement (CA) was 89.3%, with major error (ME) and very major error (VME) rates of 10.5% and 12.1%, respectively. Over 90% CA was achieved for some taxa (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus ) but was suboptimal for Pseudomonas aeruginosa . In 470 AST predictions across 42 samples, with both high quality and exploratory-only predictions, overall CA, ME, and VME rates were 87.7%, 8.3%, and 28.4%. VME rates were inflated by false susceptibility calls in a small number of species/antibiotic combinations with few representative resistant isolates. Time to reporting from sequencing could be achieved within 8-16 h from BC positivity. Direct sequencing from positive BC broths is feasible and can provide accurate predictive AST for some species. ONT-based approaches may be faster but significant improvements in accuracy are required before it can be considered for clinical use.IMPORTANCESepsis and bloodstream infections carry a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Rapid identification and susceptibility prediction of causative pathogens, using Nanopore sequencing direct from blood cultures, may offer clinical benefit. We assessed this approach in comparison to conventional phenotypic methods and determined the accuracy of species identification and susceptibility prediction from genomic data. While this workflow holds promise, and performed well for some common bacterial species, improvements in sequencing accuracy and more robust predictive algorithms across a diverse range of organisms are required before this can be considered for clinical use. However, results could be achieved in timeframes that are faster than conventional phenotypic methods., Competing Interests: Lukas Lüftinger and Stephan Beisken are employees of Ares Genetics. Patrick Harris reports research grants from Gilead, has served on advisory boards for OpGen, Merck, and Sandoz, and has received honoraria from OpGen, Sandoz, Pfizer, and BioMerieux. David Paterson reports grants from Shionogi, Pfizer, Merck and bioMerieux, and consultancies with the AMR Action Fund, Entasis, QPex, Spero, VenatoRx, Pfizer, Merck, Gilead, bioMerieux, and Accelerate Diagnostics. Jason Roberts reports grants from Qpex, Gilead, Pfizer, Sandoz, MSD, Summit Pharma, and Cipla. Adam Irwin has received research grants and honoraria from Gilead, and honoraria from bioMerieux unrelated to this work.
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23. The global epidemiology of ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Li Y, Roberts JA, Walker MM, Aslan AT, Harris PNA, and Sime FB
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- Adult, Humans, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Prevalence, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated drug therapy, Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated epidemiology, Pseudomonas Infections drug therapy, Pseudomonas Infections epidemiology
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Objectives: The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to estimate the global prevalence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa causing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)., Methods: The systematic search was conducted in four databases. Original studies describing MDR P. aeruginosa VAP prevalence in adults from 2012- 2022 were included. A meta-analysis, using the random effects model, was conducted for overall, subgroups (country, published year, study duration, and study design), and European data, respectively. Univariate meta-regression based on pooled estimates was also conducted. Systematic review registered in International Prospective Register of Systematic Review (CRD42022384035)., Results: In total of 31 studies, containing a total of 7951 cases from 16 countries, were included. The overall pooled prevalence of MDR among P. aeruginosa causing VAP was 33% (95% confidence interval [CI] 27.7-38.3%). The highest prevalence was for Iran at 87.5% (95% CI 69-95.7%), and the lowest was for the USA at 19.7% (95% CI 18.6-20.7%). The European prevalence was 29.9% (95% CI 23.2-36.7%)., Conclusions: This review indicates that the prevalence of MDR P. aeruginosa in patients with VAP is generally high and varies significantly between countries; however, data are insufficient for many countries. The data in this study can provide a reference for VAP management and drug customisation strategies., Competing Interests: Declarations of competing interest The authors have no competing interests to declare., (Copyright © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
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24. HAIviz: an interactive dashboard for visualising and integrating healthcare-associated genomic epidemiological data.
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Permana B, Harris PNA, Roberts LW, Cuddihy T, Paterson DL, Beatson SA, and Forde BM
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- Humans, Phylogeny, Disease Outbreaks, Pandemics, Genomics, Cross Infection epidemiology
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Existing tools for phylogeographic and epidemiological visualisation primarily provide a macro-geographic view of epidemic and pandemic transmission events but offer little support for detailed investigation of outbreaks in healthcare settings. Here, we present HAIviz, an interactive web-based application designed for integrating and visualising genomic epidemiological information to improve the tracking of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). HAIviz displays and links the outbreak timeline, building map, phylogenetic tree, patient bed movements, and transmission network on a single interactive dashboard. HAIviz has been developed for bacterial outbreak investigations but can be utilised for general epidemiological investigations focused on built environments for which visualisation to customised maps is required. This paper describes and demonstrates the application of HAIviz for HAI outbreak investigations.
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25. Vibrio species bloodstream infections in Queensland, Australia.
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Davidson N, Edwards F, Harris PNA, and Laupland KB
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- Humans, Male, Queensland epidemiology, Australia, Vibrio, Vibrio Infections epidemiology, Vibrio Infections complications, Sepsis
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Background: Vibrio species bloodstream infections have been associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Limited information is available regarding the epidemiology of bloodstream infections because of Vibrio species in the Australian context., Aims: The objective of this study was to define the incidence and risk factors for developing Vibrio species bloodstream infections and compare differences between different species., Methods: All patients with Vibrio spp. isolated from positive blood cultures between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2019 were identified by the state-wide Pathology Queensland laboratory. Demographics, clinical foci of infections and comorbid conditions were collected in addition to antimicrobial susceptibility results., Results: About 100 cases were identified between 2000 and 2019 with an incidence of 1.2 cases/1 million person-years. Seasonal and geographical variation occurred with the highest incidence in the summer months and in the tropical north. Increasing age, male sex and multiple comorbidities were identified as risk factors. Vibrio vulnificus was isolated most frequently and associated with the most severe disease. Overall case fatality was 19%., Conclusions: There is potential for increasing cases of Vibrio species infections globally with ageing populations and climate change. Ongoing clinical awareness is required to ensure optimal patient outcomes., (© 2023 Royal Australasian College of Physicians.)
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26. Mortality, hospital length of stay, and recurrent bloodstream infections associated with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli in a low prevalence region: A 20-year population-based large cohort study.
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Ling W, Paterson DL, Harris PNA, Furuya-Kanamori L, Edwards F, and Laupland KB
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- Humans, Male, Escherichia coli, Cohort Studies, Length of Stay, Prevalence, Hospital Mortality, beta-Lactamases, Risk Factors, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Bacteremia drug therapy, Bacteremia epidemiology, Escherichia coli Infections drug therapy, Escherichia coli Infections epidemiology, Sepsis drug therapy
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Objectives: This population-based study aimed to investigate the risk factors and effect of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production on clinical outcomes in Escherichia coli bloodstream infection (BSI) patients., Methods: The study population was defined as patients aged ≥15 years with E. coli BSI in Queensland, Australia, from 2000 to 2019. Outcomes were defined as 30-day case fatality, hospital length of stay (LOS), and recurrent E. coli BSI., Results: A total of 27,796 E. coli BSIs were identified, of which 1112 (4.0%) were ESBL-producers. Patients with ESBL-Ec BSI were more frequently older, male, with comorbidity, recurrent E. coli BSI, and less likely with community-associated community-onset infections as compared to non-ESBL-Ec BSI patients. The standardized mortality rate of ESBL-Ec BSI increased 8-fold from 2000 to 2019 (1 to 8 per million residents) and case fatality was 12.8% (n = 142) at 30 days from positive blood culture. Patients with ESBL-Ec BSI were not at higher risk of 30-day case fatality (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] = 0.98, 95% CI: 0.83-1.17), but had higher risk of recurring episodes (adjusted subdistribution HR = 1.58, 95% CI: 1.29-1.92) and observed 14% longer LOS (adjusted incidence rate ratio = 1.14, 95% CI: 1.10-1.18) than non-ESBL-Ec BSI patients., Conclusion: In this large patient cohort, ESBL-Ec BSI did not increase case fatality risk but observed higher hospital LOS and recurrent E. coli BSI than non-ESBL-Ec BSI. Clinical resources are warranted to account for the higher morbidity risk associated with ESBL production and incidence., Competing Interests: Declarations of competing interest DLP has received research grants from Merck, Pfizer, bioMerieux, and Shionogi outside of the submitted work. He has also received personal fees from AMR Action Fund, Merck, Pfizer, Shionogi, Spero, Lysovant, The Medicines Company, Entasis, VenatoRx, QPex, bioMerieux, and Accelerate, and is conducting a study on E. coli vaccination sponsored by Janssen. PNAH has received research grants from Merck, Sharpe, and Dohme (MSD), Sandoz, and Shionogi Ltd, outside of the submitted work, and has served on advisory boards for OpGen, Merck, and Sandoz and received speakers fees from Pfizer, OpGen, and Sandoz paid to the University of Queensland. The remaining authors have no competing interests to declare., (Copyright © 2023. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)
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27. Bloodstream infections in neutropenic and non-neutropenic patients with haematological malignancies: epidemiological trends and clinical outcomes in Queensland, Australia over the last 20 years.
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Peri AM, Edwards F, Henden A, Harris PNA, Chatfield MD, Paterson DL, and Laupland KB
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- Humans, Queensland epidemiology, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Australia, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Retrospective Studies, Bacteremia drug therapy, Bacteremia epidemiology, Bacteremia complications, Sepsis complications, Hematologic Neoplasms complications, Neutropenia complications, Neutropenia epidemiology, Neutropenia drug therapy
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Knowledge of the epidemiology of bloodstream infection (BSI) in haematology patients is essential to guide patient management. We investigated the epidemiology of BSI in patients with haematological malignancies in Queensland over the last 20 years (2000-2019), including all episodes diagnosed by the state-wide microbiology service. We identified 7749 BSI in 5159 patients, 58% associated with neutropenia. Gram-negatives were the main causative pathogens (58.3%), more frequent in neutropenic than non-neutropenic patients (3308/5309, 62.3% vs 1932/3678, 52.5%, p < 0.001). Amongst 8987 isolates the most common were E. coli (15.4%) and Pseudomonas spp. (14.2%). Pseudomonas spp. (16.6% vs 10.7%, p < 0.001), Klebsiella spp. (11.6% vs 6.8%, p < 0.001), viridans-group streptococci (4.4% vs 1.2%, p < 0.001) and E. faecium (2.4% vs 0.9%, p < 0.001) were more common in neutropenic than non-neutropenic patients, while S. aureus was less common (5.9% vs 15.6%, p < 0.001). Several antimicrobial resistance rates increased over time and had higher prevalence in neutropenic than non-neutropenic patients, including ciprofloxacin-resistant E. coli (94/758, 12.4% vs 42/506, 8.3%, p = 0.021), trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole-resistant E. coli (366/764, 47.9% vs 191/517, 36.9%, p < 0.001), penicillin-resistant streptococci (51/236, 21.6% vs 28/260, 10.8%, p < 0.001) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (46/250, 18.4% vs 9/144, 6.3%, p < 0.001). Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas spp. (OR 7.32, 95%CI 2.78-19.32) and fungi, including yeasts and moulds (OR 3.33, 95%CI 2.02-5.48) were associated to the highest odds of 30-day case-fatality at a multivariable logistic regression analysis. Neutropenia was associated with survival (OR 0.66, 95%CI 0.55-0.78). Differences were observed in the BSI epidemiology according to neutropenic status, with an overall increase of resistance over time associated to adverse outcome., (© 2023. The Author(s).)
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28. Evaluation of Illumina® COVIDSeq™ as a tool for Omicron SARS-CoV-2 characterisation.
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Lowry K, Bauer MJ, Buckley C, Wang C, Bordin A, Badman S, Harris PNA, Mackay I, and Whiley D
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- Humans, Reproducibility of Results, SARS-CoV-2 genetics, Biological Assay, COVID-19 diagnosis
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The continued emergence and transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants requires ongoing genetic surveillance to support public health responses. The expansion of reliable next generation sequence (NGS) platforms has enabled the rapid characterisation of the constant emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants using nasopharyngeal swab specimens. Several studies have assessed the ability of COVIDSeq to type earlier SARS-CoV-2 strains (pre-Delta) rapidly and successfully, however, there is limited data showing suitability against Omicron variants. In the present study, we evaluated the performance of the Illumina COVIDSeq Assay as a streamlined amplicon-based NGS platform for detection and typing of Omicron variants. Our results demonstrate the high performance of SARS-CoV-2 sequencing using the COVIDSeq approach, with good repeatability, reproducibility and sensitivity for samples approaching C
T 31. The COVIDSeq approach was 100% concordant with samples previously characterized by sequencing methods. The quick library preparation process and high throughput kit made it ideal for reflex testing, with a total time required for sequencing and analysis of approximately two days. This study demonstrates the effectiveness and versatility of the amplicon-based NGS characterisation method for SARS-CoV-2, providing a foundation for further research and development of custom-designed amplicon panels targeting different microorganisms., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2023 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)- Published
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29. Breaking Down the Breakpoints: Rationale for the 2022 Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute Revised Piperacillin-Tazobactam Breakpoints Against Enterobacterales.
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Tamma PD, Harris PNA, Mathers AJ, Wenzler E, and Humphries RM
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- Humans, Piperacillin, Tazobactam Drug Combination, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Laboratories, Clinical, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacokinetics
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Piperacillin-tazobactam (PTZ) is one of the most common antibiotics administered to hospitalized patients. Its broad activity against gram-negative, gram-positive, and anaerobic pathogens; efficacy in clinical trials across diverse infection types and patient populations; and generally favorable toxicity profile make it a particularly appealing antibiotic agent. PTZ susceptibility interpretive criteria (ie, breakpoints) for the Enterobacterales were initially established in 1992, as the drug was undergoing approval by the US Food and Drug Administration. In the ensuing 30 years, changes in the molecular epidemiology of the Enterobacterales and its impact on PTZ susceptibility testing, mounting pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic data generated from sophisticated techniques such as population pharmacokinetic modeling and Monte Carlo simulation, and disturbing safety signals in a large clinical trial prompted the Clinical Laboratory and Standards Institute (CLSI) to review available evidence to determine the need for revision of the PTZ breakpoints for Enterobacterales. After an extensive literature review and formal voting process, the susceptibility criteria were revised in the 2022 CLSI M100 document to the following: ≤8/4 µg/mL (susceptible), 16/4 µg/mL (susceptible dose-dependent), and ≥32/4 µg/mL (resistant). Herein, we provide a brief overview of the CLSI process of antibiotic breakpoint revisions and elaborate on the available data that ultimately led to the decision to revise the PTZ breakpoints., Competing Interests: Potential conflicts of interest. P. N. A. H. has received research grants from Merck & Co, Inc., Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, and Shionogi, Inc.; speaker's fees from Phizer, Inc., Sumitomo Corporation, and Sandoz Pharmaceuticals; and has served on advisory boards for Merck & Co, Inc. and Sandoz Pharmaceuticals. A. J. M. serves on the Advisory Board for Merck & Co, Inc. and Qpex Biopharma, and reports consulting fees from Merck & Co, Inc., Qpex Biopharma, and Melinta Therapeutics. E. W. serves on the speaker's bureau for AbbVie, Inc, Astellas Pharma, Melinta Therapeutics, and Shionogi, Inc., and on the advisory board for Shionogi, Inc., and Merck & Co, Inc.; and reports consulting fees from bioMerieux, Inc.. R. M. H. is a consultant for Roche, Pattern Bioscience, bioMerieux, Inc., Torus Biosystems, Merck & Co, Inc., Qpex Biopharma, and Melinta Therapeutics and reports grants or contracts from bioMerieux, Inc., Momentum Bioscience, International Health Management Associates (IHMA), Qiagen, Pattern Bioscience, and Specific Diagnostics; and stock or stock options include Accelerate Diagnostics, Specific Diagnostics, and NGD Diagnostics. All authors serve as unpaid volunteers for the CLSI. There was no external support for this work. P. D. T. reports no conflicts of interest. All authors have submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest. Conflicts that the editors consider relevant to the content of the manuscript have been disclosed., (© The Author(s) 2022. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Infectious Diseases Society of America. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.)
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30. Comparison of Low-Level to High-Level Disinfection in Eliminating Microorganisms From Ultrasound Transducers Used on Skin: A Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trial.
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Peters N, Williamson F, Bauer MJ, Llewellyn S, Snelling PJ, Marsh N, Harris PNA, Stewart AG, and Rickard CM
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Introduction: There is a lack of international consensus as to whether high- or low-level disinfection (HLD or LLD) is required for ultrasound (US) transducers used during percutaneous procedures. This study compared the effectiveness of LLD to HLD on US transducers contaminated with microorganisms from skin., Methods: Two identical linear US transducers repeatedly underwent either LLD or HLD during the study. Randomization determined which of these transducers was applied to left and right forearms of each participant. Swabs taken from transducers before and after reprocessing were plated then incubated for 4-5 days, after which colony forming units (CFU) were counted and identified. The primary hypothesis was the difference in the proportion of US transducers having no CFUs remaining after LLD and HLD would be less than or equal to the noninferiority margin of -5%., Results: Of the 654 recruited participants 73% (n = 478) had microbial growth from both transducers applied to their left and right forearms before reprocessing. These were included in the paired noninferiority statistical analysis where, after disinfection, all CFUs were eliminated in 100% (95% CI: 99.4-100.0%) of HLD transducer samples (n = 478) and 99.0% (95% CI: 97.6-99.7%) of LLD transducer samples (n = 473). The paired difference in the proportion of transducers having all CFUs eliminated between LLD and HLD was -1.0% (95% CI: -2.4 to -0.2%, P-value <.001)., Conclusions: Disinfection with LLD is noninferior to HLD when microorganisms from skin have contaminated the transducer. Therefore, using LLD for US transducers involved in percutaneous procedures would present no higher infection risk compared with HLD., (© 2023 The Authors. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.)
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31. Melioidosis Queensland: An analysis of clinical outcomes and genomic factors.
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Gassiep I, Burnard D, Permana B, Bauer MJ, Cuddihy T, Forde BM, Chatfield MD, Ling W, Norton R, and Harris PNA
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- Humans, Aged, Queensland epidemiology, Australia epidemiology, Genomics, Melioidosis epidemiology, Burkholderia pseudomallei genetics
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Background: The clinical and genomic epidemiology of melioidosis varies across regions., Aim: To describe the clinical and genetic diversity of B. pseudomallei across Queensland, Australia., Methods: Whole genome sequencing of clinical isolates stored at the melioidosis reference lab from 1996-2020 was performed and analysed in conjunction with available clinical data., Results: Isolates from 292 patients were analysed. Bacteraemia was present in 71% and pneumonia in 65%. The case-fatality rate was 25%. Novel sequence types (ST) accounted for 51% of all isolates. No association was identified between the variable virulence factors assessed and patient outcome. Over time, the proportion of First Nation's patients declined from 59% to 26%, and the proportion of patients aged >70 years rose from 13% to 38%., Conclusion: This study describes a genomically diverse and comparatively distinct collection of B. pseudomallei clinical isolates from across Queensland, Australia. An increasing incidence of melioidosis in elderly patients may be an important factor in the persistently high case-fatality in this region and warrants further investigation and directed intervention., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright: © 2023 Gassiep et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.)
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32. Significant clinical differences but not outcomes between Klebsiella aerogenes and Enterobacter cloacae bloodstream infections: a comparative cohort study.
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Laupland KB, Edwards F, Harris PNA, and Paterson DL
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- Humans, Male, Enterobacter cloacae, Cohort Studies, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Enterobacter aerogenes, Sepsis drug therapy, Enterobacteriaceae Infections epidemiology, Enterobacteriaceae Infections drug therapy
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Purpose: Although Klebsiella aerogenes (formerly Enterobacter aerogenes) and Enterobacter cloacae share many phenotypic characteristics, controversy exists as to whether they cause clinically distinguishable infections. The objective of this study was to determine the comparative incidence, determinants, and outcomes of K. aerogenes and E. cloacae bloodstream infections (BSI)., Methods: Population-based surveillance was conducted among residents aged ≥ 15 years of Queensland, Australia during 2000-2019., Results: Overall 695 and 2879 incident K. aerogenes and E. cloacae BSIs were identified for incidence rates of 1.1 and 4.4 per 100,000 population, respectively. There was a marked increase in incidence associated with older age and with males with both species. Patients with K. aerogenes BSIs were older, were more likely male, to have community-associated disease, and to have a genitourinary source of infection. In contrast, E. cloacae were more likely to have co-morbid diagnoses of liver disease and malignancy and be associated with antimicrobial resistance. Enterobacter cloacae were significantly more likely to have repeat episodes of BSI as compared to K. aerogenes. However, no differences in length of stay or all cause 30-day case-fatality were observed., Conclusion: Although significant demographic and clinical differences exist between K. aerogenes and E. cloacae BSI, they share similar outcomes., (© 2023. The Author(s).)
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33. In vitro , in vivo and clinical studies comparing the efficacy of ceftazidime-avibactam monotherapy with ceftazidime-avibactam-containing combination regimens against carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales and multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates or infections: a scoping review.
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Aslan AT, Ezure Y, Horcajada JP, Harris PNA, and Paterson DL
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Introduction: Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) and multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MDR-PA) infections are associated with a high risk of morbidity, mortality, and treatment costs. We aimed to evaluate in vitro , in vivo and clinical studies comparing the efficacy of ceftazidime-avibactam (CZA) combination regimens with CZA alone against CRE and/or MDR-PA isolates or infections., Methods: We systematically reviewed the relevant literature in CINAHL/MEDLINE, Pubmed, Cochrane, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus until December 1, 2022. Review articles, grey literature, abstracts, comments, editorials, non-peer reviewed articles, non-English articles, and in vitro synergy studies conducted on single isolates were excluded., Results: 22 in vitro , 7 in vivo and 20 clinical studies were evaluated. In vitro studies showed reliable synergy between CZA and aztreonam against metallo-β-lactamase (MBL)-producing isolates. Some studies indicated good in vitro synergy between CZA and amikacin, meropenem, fosfomycin and polymyxins against CRE isolates. For MDR-PA isolates, there are comparatively fewer in vitro or in vivo studies. In observational clinical studies, mortality, clinical cure, adverse events, and development of CZA resistance after exposure were generally similar in monotherapy and combination therapy groups. However, antibiotic-related nephrotoxicity and infection relapses were higher in patients receiving CZA combination therapies., Discussion: The benefit, if any, of CZA combination regimens in MDR-PA infections is elusive, as very few clinical studies have included these infections. There is no currently documented clinical benefit for the use of CZA combination regimens rather than CZA monotherapy. CZA combined with aztreonam for serious infections due to MBL producers should be evaluated by randomized controlled trials., Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=278552, CRD42021278552., Competing Interests: PH has received research grants from Merck Sharpe & Dohme (MSD), Sandoz and Shionogi outside of the submitted work; speakers fees from Pfizer, Sandoz, OpGen and Sumitomo and has served on advisory boards for Sandoz, OpGen and MSD. JH has received speaker fees from Pfizer, MSD, Angelini and Zambon, and has served on advisory boards for Menarini, Pfizer and TFF Pharmaceuticals. DP has received research grants from Shionogi, Pfizer, bioMerieux and Merck, and has served on advisory boards for Pfizer, Merck, Entasis, VenatoRx, Qpex and the AMR Action Fund. The remaining authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2023 Aslan, Ezure, Horcajada, Harris and Paterson.)
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34. Higher rates of cefiderocol resistance among NDM producing Klebsiella bloodstream isolates applying EUCAST over CLSI breakpoints.
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Isler B, Vatansever C, Özer B, Çınar G, Aslan AT, Falconer C, Bauer MJ, Forde B, Şimşek F, Tülek N, Demirkaya H, Menekşe Ş, Akalin H, Balkan İİ, Aydın M, Tigen ET, Demir SK, Kapmaz M, Keske Ş, Doğan Ö, Arabacı Ç, Yağcı S, Hazırolan G, Bakır VO, Gönen M, Saltoğlu N, Azap A, Azap Ö, Akova M, Ergönül Ö, Can F, Paterson DL, and Harris PNA
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- Humans, Cephalosporins pharmacology, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Cefiderocol, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Klebsiella genetics
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Background: Cefiderocol is generally active against carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella spp. (CRK) with higher MICs against metallo-beta-lactamase producers. There is a variation in cefiderocol interpretive criteria determined by EUCAST and CLSI. Our objective was to test CRK isolates against cefiderocol and compare cefiderocol susceptibilities using EUCAST and CLSI interpretive criteria., Methods: A unique collection ( n = 254) of mainly OXA-48-like- or NDM-producing CRK bloodstream isolates were tested against cefiderocol with disc diffusion (Mast Diagnostics, UK). Beta-lactam resistance genes and multilocus sequence types were identified using bioinformatics analyses on complete bacterial genomes., Results: Median cefiderocol inhibition zone diameter was 24 mm (interquartile range [IQR] 24-26 mm) for all isolates and 18 mm (IQR 15-21 mm) for NDM producers. We observed significant variability between cefiderocol susceptibilities using EUCAST and CLSI breakpoints, such that 26% and 2% of all isolates, and 81% and 12% of the NDM producers were resistant to cefiderocol using EUCAST and CLSI interpretive criteria, respectively., Conclusions: Cefiderocol resistance rates among NDM producers are high using EUCAST criteria. Breakpoint variability may have significant implications on patient outcomes. Until more clinical outcome data are available, we suggest using EUCAST interpretive criteria for cefiderocol susceptibility testing.
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35. Bloodstream Infection and Colorectal Cancer Risk in Queensland Australia, 2000-2019.
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Laupland KB, Edwards F, Furuya-Kanamori L, Paterson DL, and Harris PNA
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- Adult, Humans, Male, Queensland epidemiology, Risk Assessment, Incidence, Australia, Sepsis, Colorectal Neoplasms epidemiology
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Background: Bloodstream infections may occur as a complication of colorectal cancer or be a marker for its occult presence. The objectives of this study were to quantify the overall and etiology-specific risks for incident colorectal cancer-associated bloodstream infection., Methods: Population-based surveillance for community-onset bloodstream infection was conducted among adults aged 20 years and older in Queensland, Australia between 2000 and 2019. Statewide databases were used to identify patients with incident colorectal cancer and collect clinical and outcome information., Results: After exclusion of 1794 patients with prior colorectal cancer, a cohort of 84,754 patients was assembled, of which 1030 had colorectal cancer-associated bloodstream infection and 83,724 had no colorectal cancer. Bloodstream infection was associated with a 16-fold annualized increased risk for diagnosis of colorectal cancer (incidence rate ratio 16.1; 95% confidence interval [CI], 15.1-17.1) in the adult population. Patients who had colorectal cancer-associated bloodstream infection were more likely to be older and male, have hospital-onset and polymicrobial infections, and have fewer non-cancer-related comorbidities. The organisms associated with highest risk for colorectal cancer included Clostridium species (relative risk [RR] 6.1; 95% CI, 4.7-7.9); especially C. septicum (RR 25.0; 95% CI, 16.9-35.7), Bacteroides species (RR 4.7; 95% CI, 3.8-5.8); especially B. ovatus (RR 11.8; 95% CI, 2.4-34.5), Gemella species (RR 6.5; 95% CI, 3.0-12.5), Streptococcus bovis group (RR 4.4; 95% CI, 2.7-6.8); especially S. infantarius subsp. coli (RR 10.6; 95% CI, 2.9-27.3), Streptococcus anginosus group (RR 1.9; 95% CI, 1.3-2.7), and Enterococcus species (RR 1.4; 95% CI, 1.1-1.8)., Conclusion: Although much attention has been afforded to S. bovis group over the past decades, there are many other isolates associated with higher risk for colorectal cancer-associated bloodstream infections., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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36. Scedosporium species and Lomentospora prolificans fungaemia is uniformly fatal in patients with haematological malignancy.
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Stewart AG, Heney C, Paterson DL, Harris PNA, Edwards F, and Laupland KB
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- Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Australia epidemiology, Fungemia diagnosis, Fungemia epidemiology, Fungemia microbiology, Fungemia mortality, Immunocompromised Host, Leukemia epidemiology, Leukemia mortality, Scedosporium isolation & purification, Scedosporium pathogenicity
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Scedosporium and Lomentospora species are environmental moulds that are virulent in immunocompromised hosts and rarely cause bloodstream infection (BSI). Patients with Scedosporium and Lomentospora species BSI were identified by the state public laboratory service in Queensland, Australia, over a 20-year period. Twenty-two incident episodes occurred among 21 residents; one patient had a second episode 321 days following the first. Of these, 18 were Lomentospora prolificans, three were Scedosporium apiospermum complex and one was a nonspeciated Scedosporium species. Seventeen (81%) patients died during their index admission, and all-cause mortality at 30, 90 and 365 days was 73%, 82% and 91% respectively. All 20 patients with haematological malignancy died within 365 days of follow-up with a median time to death of 9 days (interquartile range, 6-20 days) following diagnoses of BSI., (© 2023 Royal Australasian College of Physicians.)
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37. In-vitro activity of oral third-generation cephalosporins plus clavulanate against ESBL-producing Enterobacterales isolates from the MERINO trial.
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Stewart AG, Bauer MJ, Butkiewicz D, Hinton A, Henderson A, Harris PNA, and Paterson DL
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- Clavulanic Acid pharmacology, Cefixime, Cefdinir, Ceftibuten, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Cephalosporins pharmacology, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Cefpodoxime, beta-Lactamases genetics, Escherichia coli genetics
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Extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacterales as a cause of community-acquired uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) is on the rise. Currently, there are minimal oral treatment options. New combinations of existing oral third-generation cephalosporins paired with clavulanate may overcome resistance mechanisms seen in these emerging uropathogens. Ceftriaxone-resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae containing CTX-M-type ESBLs or AmpC, in addition to narrow-spectrum OXA and SHV enzymes, were selected from blood culture isolates obtained from the MERINO trial. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of third-generation cephalosporins (cefpodoxime, ceftibuten, cefixime, cefdinir), both with and without clavulanate, were determined. One hundred and one isolates were used with ESBL, AmpC and narrow-spectrum OXA genes (e.g. OXA-1, OXA-10) present in 84, 15 and 35 isolates, respectively. Susceptibility to oral third-generation cephalosporins alone was very poor. Addition of 2 mg/L clavulanate reduced the MIC
50 values (cefpodoxime MIC50 2 mg/L, ceftibuten MIC50 2 mg/L, cefixime MIC50 2 mg/L, cefdinir MIC50 4 mg/L) and restored susceptibility (33%, 49%, 40% and 21% susceptible, respectively) in a substantial number of isolates. This finding was less pronounced in isolates co-harbouring AmpC. In-vitro activity of these new combinations may be limited in real-world Enterobacterales isolates co-harbouring multiple antimicrobial resistance genes. Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic data would be useful for further evaluation of their activity., (Crown Copyright © 2023. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)- Published
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38. Non-inferiority trial of a shorter (7 days) compared with a longer (14 days) duration of antimicrobial therapy for the treatment of bacteraemic urinary sepsis, measured by microbiological success after the completion of therapy: a substudy protocol for the Bacteraemia Antibiotic Length Actually Needed for Clinical Effectiveness (BALANCE) multicentre randomised controlled trial.
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Rogers BA, Fowler R, Harris PNA, Davis JS, Pinto RL, Bhatia Dwivedi D, Rishu A, Shehabi Y, and Daneman N
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- Male, Humans, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Microscopy, Pilot Projects, Urinalysis, Australia, Canada, Treatment Outcome, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Multicenter Studies as Topic, Urinary Tract Infections drug therapy, Urinary Tract Infections complications, Bacteremia drug therapy, Bacteremia complications, Communicable Diseases complications, Sepsis drug therapy, Sepsis complications
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Introduction: The BALANCE study is a randomised clinical trial (3626 participants) designed to assess the non-inferiority of 7 days (short-course) antibiotic therapy compared with 14 days of therapy for bacteraemia using the pragmatic endpoint of 90-day survival. Based on pilot study data, approximately 30% of enrolees will have a urinary tract infection (UTI) as the source of bacteraemia., Methods and Analysis: We aim to assess the non-inferiority of short-course antibiotic therapy for patients with bacteraemia UTIs.Participating sites in four countries will be invited to join this substudy. All participants of this substudy will be enrolled in the main BALANCE study. The intervention will be assigned and treatment administered as specified in the main protocol.We will include participants in this substudy if the probable source of their infection is a UTI, as judged by the site principal investigator, and they have a urine microscopy and culture indicative of a UTI. Participants will be excluded if they have an ileal loop, vesicoureteric reflux or suspected or confirmed prostatitis.The primary outcome is the absence of a positive culture on a test-of-cure urine sample collected 6-12 days after cessation of antimicrobials, with a non-inferiority margin of 15%. Secondary outcomes include the clinical resolution of infection symptoms at test-of-cure., Ethics and Dissemination: The study has been approved in conjunction with the main BALANCE study through the relevant ethics review process at each participating site. We will disseminate the results through the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases, Canadian Critical Care Trials Group, the Association for Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Canada Clinical Research Network (AMMI Canada CRN) and other collaborators., Universal Trial Number: U1111-1256-0874., Main Balance Trial Registration: NCT03005145., Trial Registration Number: Australian Clinical Trial Register: ACTRN12620001108909., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2023. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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39. Using Genomics To Investigate an Outbreak of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium ST78 at a Large Tertiary Hospital in Queensland.
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Permana B, Harris PNA, Runnegar N, Lindsay M, Henderson BC, Playford EG, Paterson DL, Beatson SA, and Forde BM
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- Humans, Vancomycin, Queensland epidemiology, Tertiary Care Centers, Phylogeny, Australia epidemiology, Genomics, Disease Outbreaks, Enterococcus faecium genetics, Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci genetics, Cross Infection epidemiology, Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections epidemiology
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To investigate an outbreak of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm) sequence type 78 (ST78) in a large tertiary Australian hospital. A collection of 63 VREfm ST78 isolates, identified during a routine genomic surveillance program, were subjected to genomic epidemiological analysis based on whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data. The population structure was reconstructed using phylogenetic analysis, and a collection of publicly available VREfm ST78 genomes were used to provide global context. Core genome single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) distances and available clinical metadata were used to characterize outbreak clusters and reconstruct transmission events. In silico genotyping confirmed that all study isolates were vanB -type VREfm carrying virulence characteristics of the hospital-associated E. faecium. Phylogenetic analysis identified two distinct phylogenetic clades, only one of which was responsible for a hospital outbreak. Four outbreak subtypes could be defined with examples of recent transmissions. Inference on transmission trees suggested complex transmission routes with unknown environmental reservoirs mediating the outbreak. WGS-based cluster analysis with publicly available genomes identified closely related Australian ST78 and ST203 isolates, highlighting the capacity for WGS to resolve complex clonal relationships between the VREfm lineages. Whole genome-based analysis has provided a high-resolution description of an outbreak of vanB -type VREfm ST78 in a Queensland hospital. Combined routine genomic surveillance and epidemiological analysis have facilitated better understanding of the local epidemiology of this endemic strain, providing valuable insight for better targeted control of VREfm. IMPORTANCE Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm) is a leading cause of health care-associated infections (HAIs) globally. In Australia, the spread of hospital-adapted VREfm is largely driven by a single clonal group (clonal complex [CC]), CC17, to which the lineage ST78 belongs. While implementing a genomic surveillance program in Queensland, we observed increased incidence of ST78 colonizations and infections among patients. Here, we demonstrate the use of real-time genomic surveillance as a tool to support and enhance infection control (IC) practices. Our results show that real-time whole-genome sequencing (WGS) can efficiently disrupt outbreaks by identifying transmission routes that in turn can be targeted using resource-limited interventions. Additionally, we demonstrate that by placing local outbreaks in a global context, high-risk clones can be identified and targeted prior to them becoming established within clinical environments. Finally, the persistence of these organism within the hospital highlights the need for routine genomic surveillance as a management tool to control VRE transmission., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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40. Deconstructing the 2023 Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute Revised Piperacillin-Tazobactam Breakpoints Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Tamma PD, Harris PNA, Mathers AJ, Wenzler E, and Humphries RM
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- Humans, Piperacillin, Tazobactam Drug Combination therapeutic use, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Penicillanic Acid pharmacology, Penicillanic Acid therapeutic use, Piperacillin pharmacology, Piperacillin therapeutic use, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas Infections drug therapy
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Competing Interests: Potential conflicts of interest. P. N. A. H. has received research grants from Merck, Sandoz, and Shionogi and speaker fees from Pfizer, Sumitomo and Sandoz and has served on advisory boards for Merck and Sandoz. A. J. M. serves on the advisory board for and receives consulting fees from Merck, Qpex, and Melinta Therapeutics. E. W. serves on the speakers bureau for AbbVie, Astellas Pharma, Melinta Therapeutics, and Shionogi and on the advisory board for Shionogi and reports consulting fees from bioMerieux and participation on a data safety monitoring board or advisory board for Merck. R. M. H. is a consultant for Merck, QPex, Roche, Pattern, bioMerieux, Torus, ThermoFisher, and Melinta Therapeutics (payment to author) and reports the following: grants or contracts paid to institutions from bioMerieux, Momentum, International Health Management Associates, Qiagen, Pattern, and Specific Diagnostics; honoraria for talks from the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), Cornell University, the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA); support for committee meeting travel from CLSI and the College of American Pathologists (CAP); roles as vice chair of the diagnostics committee for IDSA and assistant editor for Clinical Infectious Diseases, voting member of the CLSI, member of the CAP microbiology committee and the ASM professional practices committee, and microbiology editor for The Journal of Microbiology; and stock or stock options with Accelerate Diagnostics, Specific Diagnostics, and NGD Diagnostics. P. D. T. reports no potential conflicts. All authors have submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest. Conflicts that the editors consider relevant to the content of the manuscript have been disclosed.
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41. Expanding the Geographic Boundaries of Melioidosis in Queensland, Australia.
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Gassiep I, Grey V, Thean LJ, Farquhar D, Clark JE, Ariotti L, Graham R, Jennison AV, Bergh H, Anuradha S, Dyer W, James C, Huang A, Putt E, Pakeerathan V, Griffin PM, and Harris PNA
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- Humans, Queensland epidemiology, Australia epidemiology, Disease Outbreaks, Melioidosis epidemiology, Melioidosis microbiology, Burkholderia pseudomallei
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Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. Although this environmental organism is endemic in certain regions of Australia, it is not considered endemic in Southern Queensland, where the last case was reported 21 years ago. We report a climate change-associated outbreak of melioidosis occurring during two La Niña events in a region previously considered nonendemic for B. pseudomallei. During a 15-month period, 14 cases of locally acquired melioidosis were identified. Twelve patients were adults (> 50 years), with diabetes mellitus the most common risk factor in 6 of 12 patients (50%). Eleven patients (79%) had direct exposure to floodwaters or the flooded environment. This study suggests an association between climate change and an increased incidence of melioidosis. In addition, this is the first report of environmental sampling and whole-genome analysis to prove endemicity and local acquisition in this region.
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42. Treatment Failure Due to Adaptive Resistance Mechanisms in a Severe and Complicated Bloodstream Infection Due to Elizabethkingia meningoseptica .
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Stewart AG, Roberts JA, Forde BM, Bergh H, Kidd TJ, Wright H, and Harris PNA
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- Humans, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Treatment Failure, Flavobacteriaceae Infections drug therapy, Flavobacteriaceae Infections microbiology, Chryseobacterium, Sepsis drug therapy, Sepsis microbiology
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Elizabethkingia meningoseptica is an uncommonly encountered multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacterium that causes infections primarily among vulnerable hosts. A true opportunistic pathogen, its ability to cause severe sepsis and complicated infection in selected patients has been noted. Very limited preclinical and clinical data exist with regard to suitable therapeutic options. In this study, we present the case of prolonged bloodstream and central nervous system infection due to E. meningoseptica treated with dose-optimized combination antibiotic therapy, with evidence of microbiological (including development of adaptive resistance mechanisms) and clinical failure.
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43. Rapid molecular detection of CMY-2, and CTX-M group 1 and 9 variants via recombinase polymerase amplification.
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Ertl NG, Irwin AD, Macdonald J, Bauer MJ, Wang CYT, Harris PNA, Heney C, Zowawi HM, and Whiley DM
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Background: Due to their prevalence worldwide, the β-lactamases CTX-M and plasmid-mediated CMY-2 are important antimicrobial resistance enzymes in a clinical setting. While culture- and PCR-based detection methods exist for these targets, they are time consuming and require specialist equipment and trained personnel to carry out., Methods: In this study, three rapid diagnostic single-plex and a prototype triplex assay were developed, using recombinase polymerase amplification with lateral flow detection (RPA-LF), and tested for their sensitivity and specificity using two isolate DNA panels ( n = 90 and n = 120 isolates). In addition, the RPA-LF assays were also tested with a small number of faecal extract samples ( n = 18)., Results: The RPA-LF assays were able to detect bla
CXT-M-group-1 , blaCTX-M-group-9 and blaCMY-2-type variants with high sensitivity (82.1%-100%) and specificity (100%) within a short turnaround time (15-20 min for amplification and detection)., Conclusions: RPA-LF assays developed in this study have the potential to be used at or close to the point of care, as well as in low-resource settings, producing rapid results to support healthcare professionals in their treatment decisions., (© The Author(s) 2023. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.)- Published
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44. Population-Based Incidence and Characteristics of Adult Escherichia coli Bloodstream Infection in Queensland, Australia, From 2000 to 2019.
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Ling W, Paterson DL, Harris PNA, Furuya-Kanamori L, Edwards F, and Laupland KB
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Background: There is increasing morbidity and mortality attributed to escalating incidence of Escherichia coli bloodstream infection (BSI). The epidemiology of E. coli BSI is dynamic and differs across populations. This study aimed to describe this epidemiology in Queensland, Australia., Methods: Incident E. coli BSIs (new or recurring ≥30 days from previous BSI) in adult (≥15 years) Queenslanders were identified from 2000 to 2019 using Queensland Health databases. Incidence rates, crude and standardized by age and gender, were calculated. Negative binomial regressions were performed to determine predictors of E. coli BSI incidence., Results: From 2000 to 2019, 30 350 E. coli BSIs in 27 793 patients were detected; the standardized incidence rate almost doubled from 34.1 to 65.9 cases per 100 000 residents. Predictors of higher incidence rate were older age (≥65 years), comorbidity, and community-onset infection. Despite holding these factors constant, the incidence rate was estimated to increase 4% (adjusted incidence rate ratio [IRR], 1.04; 95% CI, 1.03-1.04) annually over the study period. Approximately 4.2% of E. coli isolates produced extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL-Ec), with most (95%) detected after 2010. The incidence rate of ESBL-Ec increased 25% (IRR, 1.25%; 95% CI, 1.2-1.3) annually, significantly faster than that of non-producers. Amikacin and carbapenems remain effective in vitro against ESBL-Ec BSI in Queensland., Conclusions: The rise in E. coli BSIs is driven both by a higher infection rate and shifting epidemiology toward community-onset infections. These are likely attributed to an aging Australian population with increasing chronic comorbidity. The rapid expansion of ESBL-Ec in recent years is concerning and should be acknowledged for its implication in the community., Competing Interests: Potential conflicts of interest. D.L.P. has received research grants from Merck, Pfizer, and Shionogi outside of the submitted work. He has also received personal fees from Merck, Pfizer, Shionogi, Shionogi, Lysovant, The Medicines Company, Entasis, VenatoRx, Biomerieux, and Accelerate and is conducting a study on E. coli vaccination sponsored by Janssen. P.N.A.H. has received research grants from Merck, Sharpe and Dohme (MSD), Sandoz, and Shionogi Ltd outside of the submitted work, as well as personal fees from Pfizer and Sandoz. All other authors report no potential conflicts., (© The Author(s) 2023. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Infectious Diseases Society of America.)
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45. Clinical Implementation of Routine Whole-genome Sequencing for Hospital Infection Control of Multi-drug Resistant Pathogens.
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Forde BM, Bergh H, Cuddihy T, Hajkowicz K, Hurst T, Playford EG, Henderson BC, Runnegar N, Clark J, Jennison AV, Moss S, Hume A, Leroux H, Beatson SA, Paterson DL, and Harris PNA
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- Adult, Humans, Child, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Multilocus Sequence Typing, Tertiary Care Centers, Cross Infection epidemiology, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus genetics
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Background: Prospective whole-genome sequencing (WGS)-based surveillance may be the optimal approach to rapidly identify transmission of multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria in the healthcare setting., Methods: We prospectively collected methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL-E), and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) isolated from blood cultures, sterile sites, or screening specimens across three large tertiary referral hospitals (2 adult, 1 paediatric) in Brisbane, Australia. WGS was used to determine in silico multi-locus sequence typing (MLST) and resistance gene profiling via a bespoke genomic analysis pipeline. Putative transmission events were identified by comparison of core genome single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Relevant clinical meta-data were combined with genomic analyses via customised automation, collated into hospital-specific reports regularly distributed to infection control teams., Results: Over 4 years (April 2017 to July 2021) 2660 isolates were sequenced. This included MDR gram-negative bacilli (n = 293 CPE, n = 1309 ESBL), MRSA (n = 620), and VRE (n = 433). A total of 379 clinical reports were issued. Core genome SNP data identified that 33% of isolates formed 76 distinct clusters. Of the 76 clusters, 43 were contained to the 3 target hospitals, suggesting ongoing transmission within the clinical environment. The remaining 33 clusters represented possible inter-hospital transmission events or strains circulating in the community. In 1 hospital, proven negligible transmission of non-multi-resistant MRSA enabled changes to infection control policy., Conclusions: Implementation of routine WGS for MDR pathogens in clinical laboratories is feasible and can enable targeted infection prevention and control interventions., Competing Interests: Potential conflicts of interest. P. N. A. H. reports research grants from Merck, Sandoz, and Shionogi, outside the submitted work; has served on advisory boards for Sandoz and Merck, and has received speaker's fees from Pfizer, Sandoz, and Sumitomo. D. L. P reports research grants from Merck, Pfizer, and Shionogi outside the submitted work; has received honoraria for advisory board membership from Merck, Pfizer, Shionogi, GSK, QPex, Entasis, VenatoRx, BioMerieux, and Accelerate. All other authors report no potential conflicts. All authors have submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest. Conflicts that the editors consider relevant to the content of the manuscript have been disclosed., (© The Author(s) 2022. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Infectious Diseases Society of America. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.)
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46. Assessing the performance of the Cepheid Xpert in identifying and differentiating methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from blood culture bottles.
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Parkes-Smith J, Bergh H, and Harris PNA
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- Humans, Staphylococcus aureus, Methicillin, Blood Culture methods, Staphylococcus, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus genetics, Bacteremia diagnosis, Staphylococcal Infections diagnosis
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Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia is associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Time to effective antibiotics is key to reducing mortality. Current practices yield preliminary susceptibilities approximately 16-18 h after blood culture positivity. Molecular diagnostics could reduce the time from blood culture positivity to organism identification as MRSA or MSSA. The objective was to assess the performance of the GeneXpert in identifying MRSA/MSSA from blood culture bottles in the BACT/ALERT VIRTUO system. Eighty-eight blood culture bottles with Gram-positive cocci resembling staphylococci were analysed at Pathology Queensland using the Cepheid Xpert MRSA/SA BC system. The identification and susceptibilities from standard operating procedures were compared with the results from the Xpert MRSA/SA Blood Culture assay and routine laboratory practice. The overall positive percent agreement between the GeneXpert and standard laboratory practice was 94.1% (95% CI 85.6-98.37%) and the negative percent agreement was 100% (95% CI 83.16-100%). The Cepheid Xpert accurately identifies MRSA, MSSA and coagulase-negative staphylococci. The discordant results were from rarely occurring clinical isolates and were expected limitations of the assay. This kit has the potential to reduce the time to effective antibiotics and minimise the use of unnecessary antibiotics and associated costs., (Copyright © 2022 Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. All rights reserved.)
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47. Evolving insights into the epidemiology of Moraxella species bloodstream infection from two decades of surveillance in Queensland, Australia.
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Schults J, Edwards F, Charles K, Irwin AD, Rickard CM, Harris PNA, Paterson DL, and Laupland K
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- Adult, Male, Child, Infant, Humans, Child, Preschool, Queensland epidemiology, Australia epidemiology, Moraxella, Incidence, Cross Infection microbiology, Bacteremia epidemiology, Bacteremia microbiology, Sepsis
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The epidemiology of Moraxella species bloodstream infection (BSI) is poorly defined due to their rarity. We sought to determine the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of Moraxella species BSI in a large Australian population. All Moraxella species BSIs in patients admitted to Queensland (population estimate 5 million) public health facilities between 2000 and 2019 and submitted to Queensland pathology laboratory-based surveillance were included. Clinical and hospitalisation data were matched with laboratory-based surveillance data. Incidence rate ratios (IRR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. In total, 375 incident Moraxella species BSI occurred during 86 million person-years of surveillance, with an annualised age and sex standardised incidence of 4.3 per million residents. Isolates were most commonly identified as M. catarrhalis (n = 128; 34%) and community-associated (n = 225; 60%). Incidence was highest in infants, with increasing age associated with lower incidence rate. Males were at higher risk (incidence 2.9 vs. 2.0 per million, IRR1.4; 95% CI, 1.2-1.8), this was most pronounced at age extremes. Two-thirds of adults and 43% of children with Moraxella BSI had at least one comorbid illness. When compared to infections in adults, children were more likely to have community-associated disease, and a head and neck source focus of infection. The all-cause 30-day case-fatality rate was 4% (15/375) and this was significantly higher among adults (14/191; 7% vs 1/183; 1%; p < 0.001). Our findings demonstrate the low burden of Moraxella species BSI in a state-wide cohort, for which young children have the highest risk., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
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48. A pilot randomized controlled trial of securement bundles to reduce peripheral intravenous catheter failure.
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Corley A, Ullman AJ, Marsh N, Genzel J, Larsen EN, Young E, Booker C, Harris PNA, and Rickard CM
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- Adult, Humans, Pilot Projects, Bandages, Polyurethanes, Catheters, Catheterization, Peripheral adverse effects
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Background: Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are ubiquitous in acute care settings however failure rates are unacceptably high, with around half failing before prescribed treatment is complete. The most effective dressing and securement option to prolong PIVC longevity is unclear., Objectives: To determine feasibility of conducting a definitive randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigating evidence-based securement bundles (medical adhesive tapes and supplementary securement products) to reduce PIVC failure., Methods: In this pilot non-masked 3-group RCT, adults requiring a PIVC for >24 hrs were randomized to Standard care (bordered polyurethane dressing plus non-sterile tape over extension tubing), Securement Bundle 1 (two sterile tape strips over PIVC hub plus Standard care) or Securement Bundle 2 (Bundle 1 plus tubular bandage) with allocation concealed until study entry., Exclusions: laboratory-confirmed positive blood culture, current/high-risk of skin tear, or study product allergy., Primary Outcome: feasibility (eligibility, recruitment, retention, protocol fidelity, participant/staff satisfaction)., Secondary Outcomes: PIVC failure, PIVC dwell time, adverse skin events, PIVC colonization and cost., Results: Of 109 randomized participants, 104 were included in final analyses. Feasibility outcomes were met, except eligibility criterion (79%). Absolute PIVC failure was 38.2% (13/34) for Bundle 2, 25% (9/36) for Bundle 1 and 23.5% (8/34) for Standard care. Incidence rate ratio for PIVC failure/1000 catheter days, compared to Standard care, was 1.1 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.4-2.7) and 2.1 (95% CI 0.9-5.1) for Bundles 1 and 2, respectively., Conclusions: A large RCT testing securement bundles is feasible, with adjustment to screening processes. Innovative dressing and securement solutions are needed to reduce unacceptable PIVC failure rates. Trial registration ACTRN12619000026123., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest AC's employer on her behalf has received investigator-initiated research grant from Cardinal Health (unrelated to the current project). AJU's employer on her behalf has received investigator‐initiated research grants and speaker fees from 3 M, Becton Dickinson-Bard, Cardinal Health (unrelated to the current project). NM's employer has received on her behalf investigator‐initiated research grants unrestricted educational grants and from Becton Dickinson-Bard, and Cardinal Health; and a consultancy payment from Becton Dickinson-Bard for expert advice (unrelated to the current project). ENL's employer has received on her behalf, an investigator-initiated research grant from Cardinal Health and a conference scholarship attendance supported by Angiodynamics (unrelated to the current project). CR's employer has received on her behalf investigator‐initiated research or educational grants from Becton Dickinson‐Bard; and consultancy payments for educational lectures/expert advice from 3 M, Becton Dickinson‐Bard, BBraun (unrelated to the current project). JG, EM, CB, PNAH – no conflicts of interest to declare, (Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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49. Epidemiology of Aeromonas Species Bloodstream Infection in Queensland, Australia: Association with Regional and Climate Zones.
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Sinclair HA, Edwards F, Harris PNA, Heney C, and Laupland KB
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Aeromonas species can cause severe bloodstream infection (BSI) however, few studies have examined their epidemiology in non-selected populations. The objective of this study was to describe the incidence and determinants of Aeromonas species BSI in Queensland, Australia. A retrospective population-based cohort study was conducted during 2000-2019. Aeromonas species BSI were identified by laboratory surveillance and clinical and outcome information through data linkages to statewide databases. A total of 407 incident Aeromonas species BSI were identified with an age- and sex-standardized incidence of 5.2 per million residents annually. No trend in annual incidence rate during two decades of surveillance was demonstrated. Significant variable monthly occurrences were observed with highest rates during warmer, wetter months, and lowest rates during winter and dry periods. There was significant variability in incidence accordingly to region and climate zones, with higher rates observed in tropical north regions and lowest in southeastern corner. The highest incidence was observed in very remote and hot areas in Queensland. Cases were infrequent in children and risk was highest in elderly and males. Seventy-eight patients died within 30 days with a case-fatality rate of 19%. Older age, non-focal infection, higher Charlson score, and monomicrobial bacteremia were independent risk factors for death. Demographic and climatic changes may increase the burden of these infections in future years.
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50. Current and Emerging Treatment Options for Multidrug Resistant Escherichia coli Urosepsis: A Review.
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Walker MM, Roberts JA, Rogers BA, Harris PNA, and Sime FB
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Escherichia coli is a versatile commensal and pathogenic member of the human microflora. As the primary causative pathogen in urosepsis, E. coli places an immense burden on healthcare systems worldwide. To further exacerbate the issue, multi drug resistance (MDR) has spread rapidly through E. coli populations, making infections more troublesome and costlier to treat. This paper aimed to review the literature concerning the development of MDR in uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) and explore the existing evidence of current and emerging treatment strategies. While some MDR strains maybe treated with β-lactam-β-lactamase inhibitor combinations as well as cephalosporins, cephamycin, temocillin and fosfomycin, current treatment strategies for many MDR UPEC strains are reliant on carbapenems. Carbapenem overreliance may contribute to the alarming dissemination of carbapenem-resistance amongst some UPEC communities, which has ushered in a new age of difficult to treat infections. Alternative treatment options for carbapenem resistant UPEC may include novel β-lactam-β-lactamase or carbapenemase inhibitor combinations, cefiderocol, polymyxins, tigecycline, aminoglycosides or fosfomycin. For metallo-β-lactamase producing strains (e.g., NDM, IMP-4), combinations of cefazidime-avibacam with aztreonam have been used. Additionally, the emergence of new antimicrobials brings new hope to the treatment of such infections. However, continued research is required to successfully bring these into the clinic for the treatment of MDR E. coli urosepsis.
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