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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Antimicrobial Resistance

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  • Enterococci are a significant cause of hospital-acquired infections.
  • Linezolid is a critical antibiotic for treating infections caused by resistant Gram-positive bacteria.
  • Monitoring antimicrobial resistance is crucial for effective treatment strategies.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of linezolid-resistant enterococci (E. faecalis and E. faecium) in hospitalized patients.
  • To identify the genetic mechanisms of linezolid resistance.
  • To assess the clinical significance of linezolid-resistant enterococci.

Summary:

  • A retrospective analysis of 6900 E. faecalis and 3356 E. faecium isolates from 2017-2022 identified 14 cases of linezolid-resistant enterococci (LRE), a prevalence of 0.14%.
  • The optrA gene was the primary resistance mechanism in E. faecalis, while 23S rRNA mutations were observed in E. faecium.
  • Urine and secret/punctate samples yielded the highest detection rates of LRE. Most LRE cases involved colonization rather than active infection.

Impact:

  • The low prevalence of LRE supports the continued use of linezolid as a therapeutic option for enterococcal infections.
  • Understanding resistance mechanisms aids in developing targeted surveillance and treatment protocols.
  • This data contributes to the global understanding of antimicrobial resistance trends.