Microbiologic Characteristics and Resistance Profile of Corynebacterium Striatum Isolated in ICU Patients

Microbiologic Characteristics and Resistance Profile of Corynebacterium Striatum Isolated in ICU Patients

Author Tamar Didbaridze
Co-Author Inga Gvasalia, Guliko Kiliptari, Teona Dadalauri, Lile Malania
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Country : Georgia
Subject : Microbiology

Keywords : Corynebacterium striatum, multidrug-resistance, ICU, respiratory infection

Abstract

Corynebacterium species are found colonizing skin, other, and in the environment.More recently, due in part to improved microbiological techniques, the survival of immunocompromised patients and increased use of medical devices, the clinical importance of these microorganisms has been recognized, particularly as a cause of opportunistic infection. C.striatum can cause serious nosocomial infections in intensive care unit patients and may spread from patient to patient via the hands of attending personnel. Most reported C. striatum infections have been found in respiratory samples. A risk factor for acquiring the strain is intubation for longer than 24 h. We evaluated the microbiologic characteristics and resistance profi les of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Corynebacterium striatum.. Accurate identification of microorganisms is not only important for treatment also very important for epidemiological purposes. Once the organism is identified, universal hygiene measures both in the environment and by caretakers should be observed to avoid further outbreak. Vancomycin is the only antibiotic with sure efficacy against C. striatum.

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