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[Pneumococcal antibiotic resistance].

P Moreillon1, A Wenger, I Caldelari

  • 1Département de médecine interne, CHUV, Lausanne. pmoreill@chuv.hospvd.ch

Revue Medicale De La Suisse Romande
|October 12, 2000
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Penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae is a growing global threat, causing severe infections like pneumonia and meningitis. Urgent strategies are needed to combat this rising antibiotic resistance.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology: Focuses on Streptococcus pneumoniae, a bacterium with significant historical and ongoing impact on biomedical science.
  • Genetics: Highlights the discovery of DNA through genetic transformation observed in S. pneumoniae.
  • Immunology: Discusses the role of S. pneumoniae in the development of passive and active immunization.

Context:

  • Streptococcus pneumoniae, first visualized in 1875, is a major cause of childhood otitis media and pneumonia in all age groups.
  • It is also a predominant cause of meningitis and bacteremia, with adult bacteremia carrying a mortality rate exceeding 25%.
  • Historically sensitive to penicillin, S. pneumoniae has shown a dramatic increase in penicillin resistance over the past 15 years.

Purpose:

  • To review the historical significance and current clinical challenges posed by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
  • To detail the emergence and mechanisms of penicillin resistance in S. pneumoniae.

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  • To outline strategies for combating the increasing antibiotic resistance in pneumococcal infections.

    • Summary:

    • Penicillin resistance in S. pneumoniae has surged from less than 1% to 20-60% in various global regions, correlating with beta-lactam antibiotic use.
    • Resistance results from altered penicillin-binding proteins, not penicillinase production, leading to intermediate and high-level resistance.
    • While some antibiotics remain effective, cross-resistance is a concern, necessitating strict antibiotic utilization, microbiological sampling, resistance surveillance, and vaccination.

    Impact:

    • The rise of penicillin-resistant pneumococci poses a significant threat to public health, complicating treatment of common and severe infections.
    • Understanding resistance mechanisms is crucial for developing effective therapeutic strategies and preventing treatment failures, especially in meningitis cases.
    • Combating this resistance requires a multi-faceted approach including judicious antibiotic use, diagnostic practices, ongoing surveillance, and preventative vaccination.