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Maria Rosa Anna Plano
Characterization of the first extended-spectrum b-lactamase–producing nontyphoidal Salmonella strains Isolated in Tehran, Iran
The infections caused by Salmonella remain a significant public health problem throughout the world. b-Lactams and fluoroquinolones are generally used to treat invasive Salmonella infections, but emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant strains are being increasingly notified in many countries. In particular, detection of extended spectrum b-lactamases (ESBLs) in Salmonella spp. is a newly emerging threat worldwide. This study was carried out to characterize b-lactamase–producing Salmonella strains identified in Tehran, Iran. Over the 2-year period from 2007 to 2008, 6 of 136 Salmonella isolates recovered from pediatrics patients, including three Salmonella enterica serotypes Enteritidi…
Valutazione del ruolo della cross-trasmissione nella colonizzazione endemica da Gram negativi multiresistenti in una Unità di Terapia Intensiva Neonatale; IX Conferenza Nazionale di Sanità Pubblica, Parma, 13-15 ottobre 2005;
Outbreak of infection with Klebsiella pneumoniae sequence type 258 producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Carbapenemase 3 in an intensive care unit in Italy
Gram-negative pathogens producing carbapenemases represent an alarming clinical threat with serious effects on patient outcomes ([3][1], [7][2]). In 2001, Yigit et al. ([11][3]) reported a novel β-lactamase termed “ K lebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase” (KPC-1) in North Carolina. KPC-producing
Conoscenze , attitudini e comportamenti del personale addetto alla ristorazione in un ospedale siciliano”, XIV Congresso Interregionale Calabro-Siculo .Isola di Capo Rizzuto (CZ), 28-30 maggio 2004
Children, parents and Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Palermo, Italy: prevention is primary.
A study was conducted to describe the characteristics of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection cases occurring in the season 2006—7 in Palermo, Italy, and to evaluate the parents’ knowledge and behaviours concerning prevention and control of acute respiratory infections (ARIs). All children aged between 0 and 2 years, admitted for a lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) between October 2006 and May 2007, were enrolled in the study. Data were collected about demographic and household characteristics. Furthermore, their parents were asked to compile a structured questionnaire on transmission, prevention and management of ARIs in children. A total of 198 children with a diagnosis…
Applicazione della PFGE nella sorveglianza da gram negativi multiresistenti in UTIN”, I Congresso Nazionale SIMPIOS; Bergamo, 20-22 maggio 2004
Characterization of the first extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing nontyphoidal Salmonella strains isolated in Tehran, Iran.
The infections caused by Salmonella remain a significant public health problem throughout the world. beta-Lactams and fluoroquinolones are generally used to treat invasive Salmonella infections, but emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant strains are being increasingly notified in many countries. In particular, detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) in Salmonella spp. is a newly emerging threat worldwide. This study was carried out to characterize beta-lactamase-producing Salmonella strains identified in Tehran, Iran. Over the 2-year period from 2007 to 2008, 6 of 136 Salmonella isolates recovered from pediatrics patients, including three Salmonella enterica serotypes E…
Valutazione del monitoraggio microbiologico ambientale nei complessi operatori dell’A.O.U.P. P.Giaccone di Palermo”, XIV Congresso Interregionale Calabro-Siculo Isola di Capo Rizzuto (CZ), 28-30 maggio 2004
Emergenza di una variante monofasica di Salmonella typhimurium: isolamenti nella filiera suinicola e da casi di infezioni nell’uomo; IX Conferenza Nazionale di Sanità Pubblica, Parma, 13-15 ottobre 2005;
One-year surveillance of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in health-care setting, Palermo, Italy
Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an emerging cause of infections outside of health care settings. We carried out a survey to determine the prevalence and characteristics of MRSA isolates (CA-MRSA, HA-MRSA) identified among in- and outpatients by the clinical microbiology laboratories of four general hospitals in Palermo, Italy during the period February-January 2010. Methods: Participating laboratories performed isolation, confirmed methicillin-resistance by their routine method and weekly sent their strains to the coordinating laboratory at the Department of Sciences for Health Promotion “G. D’Alessandro”, University of Palermo, Italy. The isolates were tes…
Ventilator-associated Pneumonia and MRSA ST398, Italy
To the Editor: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) sequence type (ST)398 has become increasingly common in livestock, particularly pigs, in some countries in Europe, such as Spain and Germany (1). In Italy, prevalences as high as 14% and 21.6% in pig-breeding facilities and meat-processing sites, respectively, have been recently reported (1). Possible association of MRSA in animals with infection in humans has been investigated. One study showed a strong relationship between contact with pigs or calves and carriage by persons having direct contact with animals and families of persons who handle animals (2). Moreover, an MRSA prevalence >11.9% has been described by de Boer et …
Abitudini alimentari in età evolutiva: indagine nelle scuole secondarie di primo grado in provincia di Palermo”, XVII Congresso Interregionale Siculo-Calabro, Siracusa, 24-26 giugno 2005;
Caratterizzazione di stipiti di Staphylococcus aureus meticillino-resistenti con SCCmec di tipo IVa isolati in ospedali palermitani
Surveillance of multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacilli in a neonatal intensive care unit: prominent role of cross transmission
Background Multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacilli (MDRGN) are an important cause of nosocomial infections in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). We conducted a 1-year prospective surveillance study in an NICU to assess the epidemiology of MDRGN among newborns and the relative importance of acquisition routes. Methods Neonates admitted at the NICU of the Dipartimento Materno-Infantile, University Hospital, Palermo, Italy, from January 7, 2003, to January 6, 2004, were included in the study. Colonization of patients with MDRGN was assessed by cultures of rectal swabs sampled twice a week. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis was used to determine relatedness among MDRGN isolates. Extended-s…
Sorveglianza delle infezioni e delle colonizzazioni nosocomiali condotta presso la UTI dell’A.O.U.P. “P. Giaccone” di Palermo, 42° Congresso Nazionale SItI, Catania, 27-30 ottobre 2006.
Ristorazione Ospedaliera: indagine conoscitiva svolta presso le UU.OO. dell’A.O.U.P P.Giaccone di Palermo”, XIV Congresso Interregionale Calabro-Siculo Isola di Capo Rizzuto (CZ), 28-30 maggio 2004.
Colonizzazione da gram negativi multiresistenti produttori di ESBL in una UTIN”, I Congresso Nazionale SIMPIOS; Bergamo, 20-22 maggio 2004;
Stipiti di Pseudomonas aeruginosa MBL produttori in Unità di Terapia Intensiva Neonatale (UTIN)
Nosocomial colonization due to imipenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa epidemiologically linked to breast milk feeding in a neonatal intensive care unit.
Aim: We describe a one-year investigation of colonization by imipenemresistant, metallo-β-lactamase (MBL) producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of the University Hospital of Palermo, Italy. Methods: A prospective epidemiological investigation was conducted in the period 2003 January to 2004 January. Rectal swabs were collected twice a week from all neonates throughout their NICU stay. MBL production by imipenem-resistant strains of P aeruginosa was detected by phenotypic and molecular methods. Pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) was carried out on all isolates of P aeruginosa. The association between risk factors and colonization by imipenem-resistant…
Programmi di sorveglianza nosocomiale: esperienza di una UTIN; XXXV Congresso Regionale SIP, X Congresso Regionale SIN, III Congresso Regionale SIMEUP, Ragusa 16-18 novembre 2006.
Valutazione della qualità igienica di pasti pronti per il consumo, forniti da servizi di catering a Palermo”; 41° Congresso Nazionale SITI, Genova, 20-23 ottobre 2004;
Antibiotic-Resistant Gram Negative Bacilli in Meals Delivered at a General Hospital, Italy
This study aimed at detecting the presence of antibiotic-resistant Gram-negatives in samples of meals delivered at the University General Hospital of Palermo, Italy. Antibiotic resistant Gram negatives were isolated in July—September 2007 ffrom cold dishes and food contact surfaces and utensils. Bacterial strains were submitted to susceptibility test and subtyped by random amplification of polymorphic DNA (RAPD). Forty-six of 55 (83.6%) food samples and 14 of 17 (82.3%) environmental swabs were culture positive for Gram negative bacilli resistant to at least one group of antibacterial drugs. A total of 134 antibiotic resistant strains, 51 fermenters and 83 non-fermenters, were recovered. Fe…