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Staphylococcal bacteremia in a "Germ-free" unit.

M E Plaut, F Palaszynski, S Bjornsson

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    Infection control for acute leukemia patients in isolation units showed Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) became a significant threat. Gut flora suppression increased S. aureus carriage, leading to life-threatening bacteremia during chemotherapy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Hematology
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Background:

    • Patients with acute leukemia undergoing treatment in isolation units face risks from opportunistic pathogens.
    • Standard infection control measures, including laminar airflow and barrier isolation, aim to minimize exposure.
    • Antimicrobial prophylaxis is often used to prevent infections in immunocompromised patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the carriage and infection rates of Staphylococcus aureus in acute leukemia patients.
    • To assess the impact of antimicrobial prophylaxis on S. aureus colonization and infection.
    • To understand the role of gut flora suppression in S. aureus emergence.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective evaluation of Staphylococcus aureus carriage and infection in acute leukemia patients within isolation units.

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  • Patients received antimicrobial prophylaxis including oral nonabsorbed antibiotics and nasal antibiotic ointment.
  • Monitoring of S. aureus isolation sites, persistence, and occurrence of bacteremia during chemotherapy-induced leukopenia.

    • Main Results:

    • Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from 36 patients, with persistent isolation in 24 over four years.
    • Suppression of gut flora was significantly associated with a higher S. aureus carriage rate.
    • Five episodes of S. aureus bacteremia occurred during leukopenia, with a high mortality rate in non-recovering patients.

    Conclusions:

    • While isolation and gut flora suppression reduced Pseudomonas and fungal infections, Staphylococcus aureus emerged as a critical life-threatening pathogen.
    • Antimicrobial prophylaxis strategies need re-evaluation to address the rise of S. aureus in this vulnerable population.
    • S. aureus bacteremia poses a significant mortality risk for acute leukemia patients during chemotherapy nadir.