This document discusses the human microbiome and its role in infection prevention and control. It covers how antibiotics can disrupt the microbiome and increase risks of infection by multidrug-resistant organisms. Probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplant are presented as potential strategies for microbiome restoration and pathogen decolonization. The intact human microbiome is described as an important host defense against pathogen colonization and infection.
Occurrence and antibiotic susceptibility of Streptococcus pyogenes isolated f...Premier Publishers
A total of 24 throat samples were collected from Patients in Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, Abia State, to evaluate the prevalence of S. pyogenes and its antibiotic sensitivity. 17(70.8%) samples yielded Streptococcus pyogenes which was identified following some identification test. The incident rate was higher among those within the age of 5-25 years (53%). 58% of the isolate were from females. S. pyogenens showed 100% sensitivity to levofloxacin, vancomycin, penicillin G and amoxicillin and was resistant to tetracycline (58.8%). Penicillin, amoxicillin, levofloxacin and vancomycin could serve at first line drug of choice for the treatment of S. pyogenes infection.
Production of Oral IgY Antibody A Novel Immunotherapy against Clostridium Dif...YogeshIJTSRD
Clostridium difficile is the leading cause of nosocomial infectious Antibiotic – Associated Diarrhea AAD . Like most other enteric bacterial pathogens, Clostridium difficile causes disease with a wide spectrum of severity ranging from mild‘nuisance’ diarrhea with a normal colonic mucosa to pseudo membranous colitis, which is characterized by severe abdominal pain, diarrhoea and fever. Constitutional signs such as fever, fatigue and loss of appetite are prominent. The incidence of infection with this organism is increased in hospitals worldwide, due to the use of broad spectrum antibiotics. Clostridium difficile is transmitted from person to person by the fecal oral route. However, the organism forms large numbers of heat resistant spores which remain viable in the hospital or nursing home environment for long periods of time. Infection rates for Clostridium difficile are reported to be around 10 after 2 weeks of hospitalization but may reach 50 after 4 or more weeks. Each year in North America, 1–3 of hospitalized patients receiving antibiotics become infected with C. difficile, leading to thousands of deaths and over 1 billion in associated costs to the health care system. Dr. R. Mahenthiran | Sornambiga Ravi | Sri Alamelu. K. V "Production of Oral IgY Antibody- A Novel Immunotherapy against Clostridium Difficile" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-3 , April 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd39892.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/microbiology/39892/production-of-oral-igy-antibody-a-novel-immunotherapy-against-clostridium-difficile/dr-r-mahenthiran
Occurrence and antibiotic susceptibility of Streptococcus pyogenes isolated f...Premier Publishers
A total of 24 throat samples were collected from Patients in Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, Abia State, to evaluate the prevalence of S. pyogenes and its antibiotic sensitivity. 17(70.8%) samples yielded Streptococcus pyogenes which was identified following some identification test. The incident rate was higher among those within the age of 5-25 years (53%). 58% of the isolate were from females. S. pyogenens showed 100% sensitivity to levofloxacin, vancomycin, penicillin G and amoxicillin and was resistant to tetracycline (58.8%). Penicillin, amoxicillin, levofloxacin and vancomycin could serve at first line drug of choice for the treatment of S. pyogenes infection.
Production of Oral IgY Antibody A Novel Immunotherapy against Clostridium Dif...YogeshIJTSRD
Clostridium difficile is the leading cause of nosocomial infectious Antibiotic – Associated Diarrhea AAD . Like most other enteric bacterial pathogens, Clostridium difficile causes disease with a wide spectrum of severity ranging from mild‘nuisance’ diarrhea with a normal colonic mucosa to pseudo membranous colitis, which is characterized by severe abdominal pain, diarrhoea and fever. Constitutional signs such as fever, fatigue and loss of appetite are prominent. The incidence of infection with this organism is increased in hospitals worldwide, due to the use of broad spectrum antibiotics. Clostridium difficile is transmitted from person to person by the fecal oral route. However, the organism forms large numbers of heat resistant spores which remain viable in the hospital or nursing home environment for long periods of time. Infection rates for Clostridium difficile are reported to be around 10 after 2 weeks of hospitalization but may reach 50 after 4 or more weeks. Each year in North America, 1–3 of hospitalized patients receiving antibiotics become infected with C. difficile, leading to thousands of deaths and over 1 billion in associated costs to the health care system. Dr. R. Mahenthiran | Sornambiga Ravi | Sri Alamelu. K. V "Production of Oral IgY Antibody- A Novel Immunotherapy against Clostridium Difficile" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-3 , April 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd39892.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/microbiology/39892/production-of-oral-igy-antibody-a-novel-immunotherapy-against-clostridium-difficile/dr-r-mahenthiran
Dental Caries Vaccine
Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Virulent components of S. mutans
3. Colonization mechanism of S. mutans
4. What are vaccines
5. Types of vaccines
6. Caries vaccine
7. Specific target of caries vaccine
8. History
9. Mechanism of action of caries vaccine
10. Types of caries vaccine
11. Adjuvants & delivery system
12. Routes of immunization
13. Appropriate timing for immunization
14. Advantages & disadvantages
15. Conclusion
Superbug infections are resistant to most antibiotics, and are therefore difficult to treat. Symptoms of superbug infections vary by infection type, and should be treated by a physician immediately. This article explores three of the most common superbugs, their symptoms, and explains the precautions you should take to protect yourself from potential infection.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in N. gonorrhoeae (GC) - global problem but v...Игорь Шадеркин
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in N. gonorrhoeae (GC) - global problem but valid data are lacking in many geographic areas
Magnus Unemo, PhD, Assoc. Professor
Reference Laboratory for Pathogenic Neisseria
Department of Clinical Microbiology
Örebro University Hospital
Sweden
On the horizon: Critical Care and the Microbiome - Hallie PrescottIntensive Care Society
This is Hallie Prescott's presentation from the opening plenary session at the Intensive Care Society State of the Art Meeting 2018
Dr. Hallie Prescott is an Assistant Professor in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at the University of Michigan and staff physician at the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Hospital. She leads grants on post sepsis morbidity and hospital performance measurement from the US National Institutes of Health and the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs. She is an expert in long-term outcomes and recovery after sepsis, with a focus on preventable hospital readmissions. She is co-chair of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines, inaugural Lowry-Fink fellow of the International Sepsis Forum (2017-2019), a former ANZICS Intensive Care Global Rising Star fellow (2015), and winner of the Early Career Achievement award from the American Thoracic Society’s Critical Care Assembly (2018).
Dental Caries Vaccine
Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Virulent components of S. mutans
3. Colonization mechanism of S. mutans
4. What are vaccines
5. Types of vaccines
6. Caries vaccine
7. Specific target of caries vaccine
8. History
9. Mechanism of action of caries vaccine
10. Types of caries vaccine
11. Adjuvants & delivery system
12. Routes of immunization
13. Appropriate timing for immunization
14. Advantages & disadvantages
15. Conclusion
Superbug infections are resistant to most antibiotics, and are therefore difficult to treat. Symptoms of superbug infections vary by infection type, and should be treated by a physician immediately. This article explores three of the most common superbugs, their symptoms, and explains the precautions you should take to protect yourself from potential infection.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in N. gonorrhoeae (GC) - global problem but v...Игорь Шадеркин
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in N. gonorrhoeae (GC) - global problem but valid data are lacking in many geographic areas
Magnus Unemo, PhD, Assoc. Professor
Reference Laboratory for Pathogenic Neisseria
Department of Clinical Microbiology
Örebro University Hospital
Sweden
On the horizon: Critical Care and the Microbiome - Hallie PrescottIntensive Care Society
This is Hallie Prescott's presentation from the opening plenary session at the Intensive Care Society State of the Art Meeting 2018
Dr. Hallie Prescott is an Assistant Professor in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at the University of Michigan and staff physician at the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Hospital. She leads grants on post sepsis morbidity and hospital performance measurement from the US National Institutes of Health and the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs. She is an expert in long-term outcomes and recovery after sepsis, with a focus on preventable hospital readmissions. She is co-chair of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines, inaugural Lowry-Fink fellow of the International Sepsis Forum (2017-2019), a former ANZICS Intensive Care Global Rising Star fellow (2015), and winner of the Early Career Achievement award from the American Thoracic Society’s Critical Care Assembly (2018).
Alan Lesniewicz Memorial Lecture at UIC - July 2015Cassandra Quave
This is the keynote lecture given at the University of Illinois at Chicago Garden Walk event in the department of Pharmacognosy. The objectives of the talk were:
·Discuss the role of medical ethnobotany in drug discovery efforts
·Explore state-of-the-art research techniques that examine the activity of botanical natural products with next generation antibiotic discovery efforts focused on “alternative targets”, such as bacterial communication systems
·Provide examples of current research underway by her group both in the field (especially through fieldwork in the Mediterranean) and the lab (natural product research on multidrug resistant bacteria).
Impact of gut microbes on gastrointestinal diseaseSandra Unorji
Gut microbes have been identified play a role in both health and disease. Surprisingly, we are outnumbered by them which raises questions that has led to several research with interesting results.
Comparative Study of the Prevalence and Antibiogram of Bacterial Isolates fro...iosrjce
The study compared the prevalence and antibiogram of bacterial isolates from the urinary and
genital tracts of pregnant women attending ante-natal clinics in Imo State. Urine and High vaginal swab (HVS)
samples were collected from across the three geopolitical zones of Imo State (Owerri, Orlu and Okigwe).
Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owerri, Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH) Orlu and General
Hospital Okigwe (GHO) were used as focal points. A total of 1197 samples were obtained from women and
used. Infection was significantly more with the urine samples than the HVS samples (P < 0.05) while
polymicrobial growth was more observed with the HVS samples. Escherichia coli was the predominantly
isolated organism (38.3%) from the urine samples while Staphylococcus aureus (29.1%) was the predominant
bacterial isolates in HVS. Other commonly isolated bacterial species include; Enterococcus faecalis and
Staphylococcus epidermidis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis and Bacteriodes were solely isolated
from urine while Lactobacillus was solely isolated from HVS. Overall antibiogram showed ciprofloxacin to be
the most effective antibiotic followed by nalidixic acid and pefloxac in for both specimens. Generally, multidrug
resistance was more in urine isolates (55.7%) than vaginal isolates (53.6%) with many showing the same
resistance patterns. The rate of multi/drug resistance in both samples is high (>50%) and worrisome. These call
for routine HVS as well as urine culture to be carried out on all antenatal women to ensure holistic antenatal care/ management.
Microbiome: The genes and genomes of the microbiota, as well as the products of the microbiota and the host environment” [the collective genomes of the micro-organisms in a particular environment. Although the composition of the gut microbiota varies between individuals, the community in each individual is relatively stable over time.
micro teaching on communication m.sc nursing.pdfAnurag Sharma
Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
The Gram stain is a fundamental technique in microbiology used to classify bacteria based on their cell wall structure. It provides a quick and simple method to distinguish between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, which have different susceptibilities to antibiotics
NVBDCP.pptx Nation vector borne disease control programSapna Thakur
NVBDCP was launched in 2003-2004 . Vector-Borne Disease: Disease that results from an infection transmitted to humans and other animals by blood-feeding arthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Examples of vector-borne diseases include Dengue fever, West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, and malaria.
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Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
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1. "Your Microbial Armor ?- the
role of the human microbiome
in infection prevention and
control"
Dr Nicola Fawcett
Registrar in Acute/General Medicine
MRC Clinical Research Fellow, University of Oxford
3. phylogenomics.blogspot.co.uk
Avoiding the pitfalls of giving a
microbiome talk….
“Although numerous studies correlate
microbiome composition and function
with disease states, […] few clearly
demonstrate a clear pathophysiologic
mechanism and causality.”
- Harris et al, Open Forum Infec Dis
2017
4. Is the Microbiome relevant to IPC?
• Probiotics /Prebiotics/Synbiotics
• Faecal Microbiota Transplant
• Selective Digestive Decontamination in ICU
5. Is the Microbiome relevant to IPC?
• Probiotics /Prebiotics/Synbiotics
• Faecal Microbiota Transplant
• Selective Digestive Decontamination in ICU
“The intact human microbiome is a primary host
defense for the prevention of the colonization,
dominance, and infection of pathogens”
Kamada et al, Nat Immunol 2013
8. The Medical Ward Round (reality)
Mrs Tiggywinkle
82yr lady from a nursing home
acutely confused
Productive cough (but chronic)
Urine dipstick positive
9. The Medical Ward Round (reality)
This lady has a
history of
recurrent ESBL
urinary tract
infections and is
flagged as MRSA
positive. We are
looking for a side
room
Mrs Tiggywinkle
82yr lady from a nursing home
acutely confused
Productive cough (but chronic)
Urine dipstick positive
10. The Medical Ward Round (reality)
This lady has a
history of
recurrent ESBL
urinary tract
infections and is
flagged as MRSA
positive. We are
looking for a side
room
Antibiotics, just
in case?
Mrs Tiggywinkle
82yr lady from a nursing home
acutely confused
Productive cough (but chronic)
Urine dipstick positive
11. • Women attending STD Clinic, recent recurrent UTI
• Asymptomatic at enrollment
• urine culture with at least 10^5 (CFUs)/mL of uropathogen
• No complicated factors (eg diabetes, pregnant)
No antibiotics (330)
86.9%
Antibiotics given to
treat cultured
Organism(369)
53.2%
Cai et al, CID 2012 & 2015
Recurrence
• 13% at 1 yr
• 38% at 2yrs
• 47% at 1yr
• 70% at 2yrs
P < .0001
Antibiotic treatment
of asymptomatic
bacteruria
Tripled risk of UTI
recurrence
And increased risk of
resistant infection
12. Edlund et al, JAC 2000
Cai et al CID 2012
“…the suppression of the normal microflora may lead to
reduced colonisation resistance with subsequent
overgrowth of preexisting […]resistant potential
pathogens that may spread within the body and cause
severe infections
14. Kamada et al Nature Immunology 2016
The Gut microbiome
The human body
contains
approximately
equal bacterial
and human cells
3x1013*
*Sender et al PLoS Biology 2016
1011 bacteria/g
15. Dethlefsen et al 20113
What do antibiotics do to the gut
bacteria?
Diversity
of the
gut bacteria
Time
Ciprofloxacin given Ciprofloxacin given
22. Ubeda et al JCI 2010 Donskey e t al NEJM 2000 Ying Taur et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2012;55:905-914
Antibiotics can trigger VRE BSI in mice
Anaerobes protective
Stool concentrations up to 109/g VRE
> 104/g VRE strongly associated with
environmental contamination in
hospitals
23. Antibiotics may increase risk of
colonisation with MDROs #inmice
Lewis et al J Infect Dis 2015
LogCFUs
Untreated mice (yellow)
Vancomycin treated (red)
VRE CRE K. pneumo.
24. Antibiotic therapy should aim to
treat, but also minimise effect on
the protective host microbiota
The aim is to restore balance, not
disrupt
25. - Leger et al, Immunity 2017
Man et al Nat Rev Micro 2017
van Rensburg et al Mbio 2015
Not just the gut…
Alverdy et al JCritCareMed 2017
Ichinohe et al PNAS 2011
26. Is the Microbiome relevant to IPC?
• Probiotics /Prebiotics/Synbiotics
• Faecal Microbiota Transplant
• Selective Digestive Decontamination in ICU
27. FMT for recurrent C.diff.
289 patients from 25 articles,
overall success rate of 91%
“FMT is a safe and effective
treatment option for CDI”
Frozen encapsulated FMT just
as effective - The ‘Crapsule’
-Youngster et al JAMA 2014
Spores only? Ethanol treated
stool can also be effective
- Khanna et al JID 2016
-Petrof et al Microbiome 2013
28. Diagnosis
HLH
Treated for
Pseudomonas
Aeruginosa
infection
-prolonged abx
Persistent CPE
bacteraemia K.
pneumo
Septic arthritis
Both hips
Treated
Doripenem,
colistin
rifampin
Plazomicin
Eventual resolution
Osteomyelitis R
femur
CPE K. pneumo
Treated
All stool
cultures CPE
negative
14yr, Haemophagocytic Lymphohistocysosis - immunosuppressed
Freedman A, Eppes S., abstr 1805. Abstr Soc Healthcare Epidemiol IDWeek 2014
Prior to episode
10 months5 weeks
Persistent CPE
in stool
No further
infections
1.5 yrs
FMT
FMT for MDR decolonisation?
Review: Manges et al Infec Dis 2016
30. Nancy F. Crum-Cianflone et al. J. Clin. Microbiol.
2015;53:1986-1989
resp
drain
ulcer
resp
multi
neckwound
resp
urine
resp
FMT
66yr ICU, ventilator-dependent, quadriplegia, for sacral debridement
1st 15 weeks:
2 episodes sepsis
4 treated infections
12 MDROs isolated from 24 cultures
Recurrent C. diff.
2nd 15 weeks:
No episodes of sepsis
1 infection
4 MDROs from 11 cultures
2 years
1 cellulitis/bacteraemia – S. pyogenes
2x bacteraemia – nonMDR E. coli & P. aeruginosa
resp
Hx
Heavily colonised with:
A. baumannii,
CPE P aeruginosa
VRE E. faecalis
UTI 2’ K pneumo.
FMT for MDR decolonisation?
32. 4556 newborns enrolled in rural india
double blinded RCT of Synbiotic (lactobacillus plantarum +
fructooligosaccharide)
319 recorded cases of sepsis
Synbiotic resulted in risk reduction of:
83% for gram+ infections
75% for gram- infections
47% for culture-negative sepsis
34% reduction in LRTI
40% reduction in sepsis or death in 8 weeks
NNT 27
“To me, probiotics are still “something promising since 25 years”,
without ever having substantiated that promise. […]This new study may
change my view completely.”
-Prof. Marc Bonten, ReflectionsIPC Blog 2017
33. I love the smell of
meropenem on the ward.
Smells like…victory
The role of IPC
(c. 2006)
Infection Prevention and Control
34. Antiiotics and
MIcrobiology
(c.2015)
IPC – 2017
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/hawaii/explore/weed-warrior.xml
The role of IPC
(c. 2017)
One of the best defenses against pathogen
colonisation and infection is the preservation of the
protective host microbiome
35.
36. The Medical Ward Round (reality)
“We really don’t want to give this
lady co-amoxiclav for a chest
infection – she’s just had an ESBL
UTI and it’ll wipe everything else
out – she’ll just be 100% ESBL!
She’s not septic - let’s hold fast and
get some more information”
82yr nursing
home resident
Confused
Productive
chronic cough
Urine dip
positive
Prev ESBL UTIs
MRSA
colonised
37. Microbiome hat Hospital Infection Control hat
Lalalala!
Save the good microbes
ecology, live in balance
Dirt is good
Circle of life
etc etc
Kill the bugs!
Destroy them all!
Disinfect your
hands & surfaces
& eradicate
them from
this world !
BWAHAHA!Our
Bacterial
friends
A BIT ‘DUAL PERSONALITIES’ IN MICRO AT THE MOMENT …
Acknowledgements
MRC UK
University of Oxford
Modernising Medical Microbiology
Derrick Crook, Sarah Walker, Tim Peto
Leon Peto
Dona Foster
Resources
@drnjfawcett
Livinginamicrobialworld.wordpress.com
MicrobiomeDigest @microbiomdigest
Jonathan Eisen @phylogenomics
Jack Gilbert @gilbertjacka
Ed Yong @edyong209
40. Antiseptics and the microbiome
• Chlorhexidine bathing reduced gram-
colonisation of patient’s skins and acquired
infections in ICU (rev Cassir et al EJClin Micro&ID
2015, Swan et al 2016, )
• Chlorhexidine mouthwash may contribute to
hypertension by killing nitrate-reducing oral
bacteria (Kapil et al Free RadBio&Med 2013)
• The skin microbiome is fairly resistant to most
topical skin cleansers (Two et al J InvestDerm
2016)
41. Mice not inoculated with resistant bacteria
Mice inoculated and given saline injection
Mice given iv ampicillin
Mice given oral ampicillin
Effect of ampicillin po vs iv. on gut carriage of bla-CMY2 E.coli in mouse model
Oral
iv
Oral
iv
Ampicillin = renally excreted
Zhang et al AAC 2013
42. My patient in
front of me
My group of patients
Patients I may encounter at
some point
Other patients and population
Front-line
Doctors
Stewardship
Decisions
DirectIndirect
Group
Behaviour
effect
Immediate
Delayed
Good
evidence
Decent
evidence
Hypothetical
Future
“I’ve seen it happen in front of me”
“It could happen to me/my patient”
Consequences Doctors care about*
*at point of prescription
43. My patient in
front of me
My group of patients
Patients I may encounter at
some point
Other patients and population
Front-line
Doctors
Stewardship
Decisions
DirectIndirect
Group
Behaviour
effect
Immediate
Delayed
Good
evidence
Decent
evidence
Hypothetical
Future
“if we all use too many antibiotics…
resistance will happen… through complex
mechanisms… in the future… ”
“I’ve seen it happen in front of me”
“It could happen to me/my patient”
Consequences Doctors care about*
*at point of prescription
44. My patient in
front of me
My group of patients
Patients I may encounter at
some point
Other patients and population
Front-line
Doctors
Stewardship
Decisions
DirectIndirect
Group
Behaviour
effect
Immediate
Delayed
Good
evidence
Decent
evidence
Hypothetical
Future
“if we all use too many antibiotics…
resistance will happen… through complex
mechanisms… in the future… ”
“I’ve seen it happen in front of me”
“It could happen to me/my patient”
Consequences Doctors care about*
*at point of prescription
Antibiotic overuse will
do harm to the
patient in front of you
47. Dr. Meghan Azad from the University of Manitoba, for
Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health
Talks
48. Recent or previous microbiology culture results and susceptibility patterns are
checked
Checking for recent or previous alert organisms i.e. multi-drug resistant
bacteria such as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ,ESBL-
producing organisms ,Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobactericeae (CPE) and
Glycopeptide-Resistant Enterococci (GRE)
once a significant infective organism is identified then therapy should be de-
escalated to mono-spectrum targeted agents which are equally if not more
effective but also they have much less collateral damaging effect i.e. are less
likely to disturb the microbial flora and lead to the emergence of multi-
antimicrobial resistant organisms in addition to super-infection such as the
occurrence of Clostridium difficile infections
Al Wali, BMJ 2016
Gotts et al, BMJ
2016
49. Costelloe et al, BMJ
2010
E.coli resistance and prior
antibiotic exposure
Still a weak
association even with
antibiotics up to 12
months prior to
infection
0-1 month
0-3 months
0-6 months
0-12 months
Antibiotic use
associated with
resistance
Antibiotic use
associated with
susceptibility
Previous
antibiotic use
is associated
with resistant
infection
50. Bryce et al BMJ 2016
Risk of resistant E.coli UTI and prior antibiotic use in children
51. Ruppe et al AAC 2012
Quantitative culture of stools (Total enterobacteriaceae and ESBLs in patients
presenting with UTI )
10-100% of total cultured Enterobacteriaceae being ESBL from stool associated with
increased risk of ESBL UTI .
<0.1% - predicts no ESBL UTI
Is low level carriage of ESBLs Clinically Relevant?
52. Gut carriage and transmission of
resistant Enterobacteriaceae
Community Reservoir:
• Prevalence of ESBL E.coli in Nursing Home in N.
Ireland 40.5%
– 51% of carriers had no history of hospital
admission
Abroad:
• Travellers in Sweden-carriage of ESBLs:
– Prior to travel 4%
– After travel 32% (Travel to India – 82%)
– Found in travellers without GI symptoms
• Antibiotic use by travellers increases risk
of subsequent ESBL carriage
• Antibiotic use consistently a risk factor for
ESBL carriage in patients (other risk
factors: exposure to hospital environment,
travel to endemic area)
• Gut carriage of ESBLS is a risk factor for
ESBL infection
Rooney et al, JAmChem 2009, Ostholm Balkhed JAmXChem 2013 , Doi et al Clin Microb Infect 2010,
59. How do antibiotics affect the gut
bacteria?
>Reduced diversity of bacteria
>Increase in antibiotic resistance
x
x x
x
x
CDC Infographic 2014
60. Messages for the generalists and the
public
• People who take antibiotics are more
likely to get resistant infections in the
future
• If you take antibiotics, they are less
likely to work for you in the future
• Antibiotics disrupt the balance of
healthy bacteria in your body, which can
make you more susceptible to infections
in the future
• If in doubt, don’t disrupt!
63. Ub
Mice given oral VRE challenge with ampicillin, then either faecal transplant or PBS/saline.
Protective effect shown due to anaerobes (Barnesiella )
Note size of effect: 10^9 CFU of VRE per gram - at this density decolonisation and infection co
Difficult .
FMT decreases concentrations more than a BILLION fold
Antianaerobic antibiotics result in high level VRE colonisation
More than 10^4 /g VRE – 10/12 VRE environmental screens positive
Less than 10^4 – 1/9 sets positivie
Donskey e t al NEJM 2000
the hypothesis that antibiotics promote the overgrowth of vancomycin-resistant enterococci
regimens with potent antianaerobic activity but minimal activity against other components of
colonization.