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VOLUME 28 , ISSUE 3 ( March, 2024 ) > List of Articles

Original Article

Study of Colistin Resistant Gram Negative Organism in Hospitalized Patients: A Retrospective Study

Dnyaneshwar Diwane, Prasad A Rajhans, Sameer A Jog, Mousami Dalvi

Keywords : Colistin-resistant infections, Extensive drug resistance, Intensive care units

Citation Information : Diwane D, Rajhans PA, Jog SA, Dalvi M. Study of Colistin Resistant Gram Negative Organism in Hospitalized Patients: A Retrospective Study. Indian J Crit Care Med 2024; 28 (3):286-289.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24658

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 29-02-2024

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2024; The Author(s).


Abstract

Background: Intensive care units have become hotspots for antimicrobial resistance, particularly concerning colistin resistance, posing a threat of untreatable infections. Aim: This study aims to analyze the epidemiological and clinical aspects of patients carrying colistin-resistant organisms. It focuses on identifying risk factors, the microbiological profile, susceptibility patterns, and treatment outcomes. Materials and methods: Isolates with colistin MIC >2 µg/mL, identified via BD PHOENIX, were subjected to colistin broth disc elution testing (as per CLSI guidelines) in our Microbiology Department between January and December 2022. Results: Among the 30 patients, colistin-resistant gram-negative isolates were found predominantly in blood cultures (50%), followed by ET/TT cultures (23.3%), urine cultures (10%), and other sites (16.7%). Klebsiella pneumoniae was the most common organism (80%), showing the highest sensitivity to Ceftazidime-avibactam + Aztreonam (CAZ-AVI + ATM) (76.7%). Of these patients, 66.7% recovered and were discharged, while 33.3% succumbed during hospitalization despite treatment. Conclusion: The study underscores a notable presence of colistin-resistant gram-negative isolates, predominantly in blood cultures, with K. pneumoniae being predominant. The combination of CAZ-AVI + ATM exhibited the highest sensitivity. However, the mortality rate of 33.3% despite sensitive antibiotic treatment highlights the urgency for ongoing vigilance and research to combat colistin-resistant infections and improve patient outcomes.


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