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DEFINITION OF ETIOLOGICAL ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY FACTORS IN PURULENT-INFLAMMATORY PROCESSES
O Dubovyk1, М Mishyna1, S Malanchuk1
1Kharkiv National Medical University, D.P. Grinyov Department of microbiology, virology and immunology; V.N. Karazin Kharkov National University, Department of general and clinical immunology and allergology, Ukraine.
Abstract:
The purpose of the study - assessment of purulent-inflammatory processes etiologic factors and determination of microbial agents' in forms of plankton and biofilms sensitivity to antibiotics. Clinical microbial strains isolated from patients with purulent-inflammatory processes were the subject of the study. The study material comprised of wound tissue, pus, bandage and suture, catheters and drainage devices. Sensitivity of isolates to antimicrobial preparations with various mechanism of activity on the microbial cells was studied with the help of micro-test system. Formation of biofilms was studied with the help of definition of bacteria strains ability to adhesion to the surface of polystyrene flatbeds. It was revealed that one of the leading factors of purulent-inflammatory process development is S.aureus, which disseminated in 36,5% of cases; E.coli disseminated in 17,3% of cases. Among the agents of purulent-inflammatory processes the specific gravity attributed to: Proteus spp. - 14,6%, S.рyogenes - 12,8%, P.aeruginosa - 6,9%, K.pneumoniae - 6,7%. It was revealed that all isolates formed dense biofilms. It was demonstrated that most isolates in plankton form were sensitive to Novapime, Cefepime, Gatifloxacin, Imipenem; sensitive strains were registered in a smaller quantity to Gentamicin, Clindamycin and Doxycycline. In terms of sensitivity of isolates in the form of biofilm to antibacterial preparations it was revealed that most isolates were polyresistant to them. Thus, the study of the sensitivity of allotted microbial strains to antimicrobial preparations demonstrated, that there were strains among cultures with multiple resistances which was the consequence of a wide and not always effective use of antimicrobial preparations.
Insights
This study found that common bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli are key causes of infections. Most bacteria formed biofilms and showed resistance to many antibiotics, especially in biofilm form.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Antimicrobial Resistance
Background:
- Purulent-inflammatory processes are significant clinical challenges.
- Identifying etiological factors and microbial agents is crucial for effective treatment.
- The role of microbial biofilms in treatment failure is increasingly recognized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess etiological factors of purulent-inflammatory processes.
- To determine the antibiotic sensitivity of planktonic and biofilm microbial agents.
- To investigate the prevalence of specific bacterial pathogens in clinical samples.
Main Methods:
- Isolation and identification of clinical microbial strains from patient samples (wound tissue, pus, etc.).
- Assessment of bacterial biofilm formation using polystyrene flatbeds.
- Determination of microbial isolate sensitivity to various antibiotics via micro-test systems.
Main Results:
- Staphylococcus aureus (36.5%) and E. coli (17.3%) were leading causes of purulent-inflammatory processes.
- Other significant pathogens included Proteus spp. (14.6%), S. pyogenes (12.8%), P. aeruginosa (6.9%), and K. pneumoniae (6.7%).
- All isolates formed dense biofilms, and most exhibited polyresistance to antibiotics in biofilm form, contrasting with higher sensitivity in planktonic form to agents like Cefepime and Imipenem.
Conclusions:
- Bacterial biofilms significantly contribute to antibiotic resistance in purulent-inflammatory processes.
- The widespread and often ineffective use of antimicrobials drives the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains.
- Targeted antibiotic strategies considering planktonic and biofilm sensitivities are essential for managing these infections.
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