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[Bacterial resistance in streptococcus pneumoniae].

F Wang1, D Zhu, W Wu

  • 1Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical University, Shanghai 200040, China.

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi
|May 25, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Streptococcus pneumoniae is common in healthy children, with 14% showing penicillin resistance. Most strains were resistant to erythromycin, clindamycin, and SMZ-TMP, indicating a need for careful antibiotic selection.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Antimicrobial Resistance

Context:

  • Streptococcus pneumoniae is a significant cause of respiratory tract infections.
  • Understanding carriage rates and antibiotic susceptibility is crucial for public health.
  • Pediatric populations are key reservoirs for S. pneumoniae.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of S. pneumoniae in patients with respiratory tract infections (RTIs) and in healthy children.
  • To assess the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of S. pneumoniae isolates.
  • To identify potential resistance trends in clinical and healthy pediatric populations.

Summary:

  • S. pneumoniae was isolated from 10% of pediatric and adult RTI patients.
  • Isolation rates were higher in healthy children aged 2-6 years (30.2%).
  • Penicillin resistance was observed in 14.0% of S. pneumoniae strains from healthy children, with low-level resistance.
  • High resistance rates were noted for erythromycin, clindamycin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (SMZ-TMP).
  • Penicillin-resistant strains showed broader resistance to other agents, excluding fluoroquinolones and vancomycin.
  • Some strains exhibited resistance to third-generation cephalosporins.

Impact:

  • Informs clinical guidelines for treating S. pneumoniae infections.
  • Highlights the burden of S. pneumoniae in pediatric populations.
  • Provides data for antimicrobial stewardship programs.
  • Suggests potential challenges in treating S. pneumoniae due to emerging resistance patterns.

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