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[The etiological spectrum and immunosuppressive properties of the causative agents of pyoderma]

I S Gaĭdash1, V V Flegontova, N K Kazimirko

  • 1Lugansk State Medical University, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Virology, Ukraine.

Mikrobiolohichnyi Zhurnal (Kiev, Ukraine : 1993)
|September 14, 1999
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Staphylococci are the primary cause of newborn pyoderma, often linked with other bacteria. These staphylococci exhibit significant antibiotic resistance and possess immune evasion properties.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Neonatal Dermatology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Pyoderma is a common skin infection in newborns.
  • Understanding the causative agents and their properties is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the etiological spectrum of microorganisms causing pyoderma in newborns.
  • To analyze the immunoaggressive properties of these isolated microorganisms.

Main Methods:

  • Isolation and identification of microorganisms from neonatal pyoderma patients.
  • Assessment of antibiotic resistance patterns.
  • Evaluation of anti-lysozyme and anticomplement activities.

Main Results:

  • Staphylococci, particularly coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus, S. hyicus, and S. intermedius, were the leading etiological agents.
  • These staphylococci were frequently found in association with coagulase-negative staphylococci and other opportunistic pathogens.
  • The isolated staphylococci demonstrated multi-drug resistance.
  • Significant anti-lysozyme and anticomplement activities were observed in the staphylococci.

Conclusions:

  • Staphylococci are the predominant cause of neonatal pyoderma.
  • The multi-drug resistance and immune evasion mechanisms of staphylococci pose therapeutic challenges.
  • Further research into combating these resistant strains is warranted.

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