Detection of carbapenem resistant enterobacteriaceae from various clinical samples: A record based study in a tertiary care hospital in Mandya

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Author Details : Roopa Shree S*

Volume : 10, Issue : 2, Year : 2023

Article Page : 86-89

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmr.2023.015

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Abstract

Introduction: Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) has gradually evolved as one of the serious global health concern due to its high mortality and limited treatment options. Overuse of the antibiotic and improper sanitation has led to its rapid spread.
Aim: To determine the proportion of Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae from various clinical samples received in the Department of Microbiology, MIMS Mandya for Culture and sensitivity by using Meropenem and Imipenem disk.
Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study conducted over a period of 6 months from March 2021 to august 2021. The samples tested were all the clinical specimens like sputum, pus, urine, body fluids coming to our Microbiology laboratory. The specimens were processed by the standard laboratory methods. Bacteria was isolated and identified by standard biochemical reactions and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done on Mueller Hinton Agar by Kirby Bauer disk diffusion method and interpreted according to CLSI guidelines.
Results: total of 1624 samples were included in the study, among which 211 isolates were identified as members of Enterobacteriaceae family. 50 out of 211 isolates were confirmed as Carbapenem resistant giving a prevalence rate of 23.69%. Urine (42%) was the major contributor of CRE, followed by pus (34%). Among CRE, Escherichia coli (54%) was the major organism isolated followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae (20%).
Conclusion: Our study showed high CRE prevalence rate of 23.69%, indicating the rapid emergence of CRE. Hence, a strict adherence to antibiotic policy and basic infection control measures to be applied in view of reducing the spread of CRE in the community.
 

Keywords: Carbapenem resistant enterobacteriaceae, CRE, Escherichia Coli.

How to cite : Roopa Shree S, Detection of carbapenem resistant enterobacteriaceae from various clinical samples: A record based study in a tertiary care hospital in Mandya. Indian J Microbiol Res 2023;10(2):86-89

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