Staphylococci strains, like the majority of bacterial strains, have developed the resistance to several antibiotics, including Quinolones and Fluoroquin-olones In the Republic of the Congo, cases of resistance leading...Staphylococci strains, like the majority of bacterial strains, have developed the resistance to several antibiotics, including Quinolones and Fluoroquin-olones In the Republic of the Congo, cases of resistance leading to treat-ment failures have been observed during the treatment of staphylococcal infections with antibiotics in hospitals. The objective of this study was to identify the Quinolone/Fluoroquinolone resistance genes from staphylo-cocci strains isolated in hospitals. A total of 51 strains of Staphylococci were isolated, including 16 (31.37%) community strains, and 35 (68.62%) clinical strains. 46 strains of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and 5 SCNs were identified. A total of 34 DNA fragments from different strains resistant to Quinolones/Fluoroquinolones, including 21 (61.67%) DNA fragments from clinical S. aureus and 13 (38.23%) from community SCN strains were analyzed by the molecular method (genotypic detection) by PCR. The genotypic results made it possible to identify the gyrA, grLA and norA genes and to show that these genes are involved in the resistance of the strains to the various antibiotics used. The grLA gene was the most identified gene with a frequency of 75%. The gyrA and grLA genes have been identified in Staphylococcus aureus and Coagulase Negative Staphy-lococci. The norA gene, on the other hand, has only been identified in Staphylococcus aureus. Two mechanisms are essentially involved in the resistance of Staphylococci to quinolones/Fluoroquinolones, the mecha-nism of resistance by efflux, which takes place thanks to a transmembrane protein coded by the norA gene and by point mutations (substitution and deletion of acids or nucleotides) observed within the protein and nucleic sequences of the chromosomal gyrA and grLA genes.展开更多
The pollution of ecosystems as a result of urbanization, industrialization and poor agricultural practices is becoming increasingly alarming. This has a major impact on health and the economy. This pollution causes il...The pollution of ecosystems as a result of urbanization, industrialization and poor agricultural practices is becoming increasingly alarming. This has a major impact on health and the economy. This pollution causes illness in humans and animals, even at low levels of exposure, leading to endocrine disorders, congenital malformations, cardiovascular disease, nervous system damage and cancer. They are a brake on redevelopment because of the threats they pose, generally causing an anaerobic environment by blocking the diffusion of air into the soil pores, thus affecting the microbial communities living there and preventing the infiltration of water necessary for plant growth. In an ecosystem subjected to various disturbances, changes can be observed in ecosystem structure and function, including loss of aesthetic values, changes in biomass or productivity, and changes in species composition. These include loss of aesthetic values, changes in biomass or productivity, and altered species composition, as a result of habitat loss, disruption of food webs and variations in macro- and micro-climatic environmental conditions. Respect for the environment is becoming a major concern in today’s society. To remedy this, the concept of biological control was used as an alternative, with the selection of microorganisms of bioremediator interest. Twenty (20) isolates, including 10 (50%) from the Pseudomonas genus and 10 (50%) from the Bacillus genus, were isolated from landfills, identified and tested to assess their biofertilization (phosphate solubilization) and depollution (hydrocarbon degradation) potential, and to inhibit the growth of certain microorganisms. The results showed that all Pseudomonas and Bacillus isolates solubilized inorganic phosphate, although this activity was higher in Bacillus. All Bacillus inhibited the growth of all the pathogens included in this study, while Pseudomonas only inhibited the growth of E. coli. With regard to their ability to degrade hydrocarbons, these bacteria all showed exponential growth kinetics in the presence of gasoline. These kinetics evolved as a function of the number of days. The results obtained from this work leave no doubt as to the capacity of microorganisms to be used on a large scale as soil biofertilizers to restore soil integrity and promote sustainable agriculture, but also as biodepollutants to purify ecosystems.展开更多
Household wastewater is a source of pollution and can present health risks when discharged into the environment. Thus, samples of household wastewater from a few neighborhoods in Brazzaville were analyzed for microbio...Household wastewater is a source of pollution and can present health risks when discharged into the environment. Thus, samples of household wastewater from a few neighborhoods in Brazzaville were analyzed for microbiological quality. The various samples were cultured for isolation on solid media using conventional microbiological methods. The bacteria isolated were identified by the <i>Enterobacter</i> System gallery. Sensitivity tests were performed using the standard antibiotic susceptibility test by diffusion on Mueller Hinton medium. At the end of the analysis, 51 <i>Enterobacteriaceae</i> were isolated and identified. They included: 8 (15.68%) <i>Escherichia coli</i>, 8 (15.68%) <i>Salmonella spp.</i>, 8 (15.68%) <i>Shigella spp.</i>, 8 (15.68%) <i>Klebsiella spp.</i>, 5 (9.80%) <i>Enterobacter aerogenes</i>, 8 (15.68%) <i>Enterobacter cloacae</i>, 3 (5.90%) <i>Arizona spp.</i>, 3 (5.90%) <i>Proteus spp</i>. The results obtained show that the bacteria tested showed total resistance to the following antibiotics: amoxicillin, amoxicillin + clavulanic acid, cloxacillin and nalidixic acid. On the other hand, imipenem, cefuroxime, cefotaxime, cefftriazone and kanamycin were the most active antibiotics with low levels of resistance. The low resistance rates observed for imipenem, cefotaxime, cefuroxime and cefftriazone show that these antibiotics can be used for the treatment of infections caused by household wastewater bacteria.展开更多
In order to evaluate the seroprevalence of major viral markers, a descriptive study was carried out in homozygous sickle cell transfusion patients at the University Hospital of Brazzaville. The profiles were determine...In order to evaluate the seroprevalence of major viral markers, a descriptive study was carried out in homozygous sickle cell transfusion patients at the University Hospital of Brazzaville. The profiles were determined in 51 patients, 32 of whom were male and 19 female, with an age range of 17 to 51 years, admitted to the clinical hematology department of the University Hospital and to the National Reference Center for Sickle Cell Disease. The tests were performed on pre- and post-transfusion blood samples. The following reagents were used: GeenscreenTMultraHIVAg-Ab, MonolisaAg-HBs plus, MonolisaHCV Ag-Ab Ultrade Bio-Radot for the detection of HIV, HBV and HCV by fourth generation ELISA tests (serological tests). The results showed that the indications for blood transfusion were: acute crises of anemia due to malaria and in some cases of Vaso-Occlusive Crises (VOC) resistance to analgesic treatment. The prevalence rates of the markers before the new transfusion were respectively: HIV: 0%, HBV: 1.96%, HCV: 3.92%. After transfusion, the final seroprevalence rates of the markers are: HIV: 0%, HBV: 5.88%, HCV: 3.92%. The seroconversion rate for HBV was 3.92%. One case of HBV + HCV co-infection (1.96%). Conclusion: Transfusion safety is achieved through good transfusion practices and the qualification of blood donations. Homozygous sickle cell disease, characterized by frequent anemia attacks, requires a guarantee of efficient transfusion practices in order to limit microbial risks.展开更多
<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> is a gram-positive pathogenic bacterium responsible for various infections including skin suppurations. Quinolones are sometimes used last in infections. The <i>Staphyloc...<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> is a gram-positive pathogenic bacterium responsible for various infections including skin suppurations. Quinolones are sometimes used last in infections. The <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and assess the level of resistance to quinolones of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> trains isolated in the Hospital and University Center of Brazzaville (CHU-B). 40 strains of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> from various biological products were isolated and identified by bacteriological methods. The study of the resistance of these different strains to antibiotics (Quinolones/Fluoroquinolones) was carried out by the phenotypic method, by antibiogram. A total of 40 <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> strains were isolated including 13 (32.50%) community strains, 27 (67.5%) clinical strains distributed as follows: neonatal and pediatric service 29.62% and 25.92%, surgery 18.51%, contagious 14.81%, emergencies 7.4% and delivery block 3.7%. 60% of strains were isolated in women and 40% in men. The average age of those infected was 16 years and older. 90% strains were resistant to Nalidixic acid (AN), 72.5% to Ofloxacin (OFL), 67.5% to Ciprofloxacin (CIP), 70% to Norfloxacin (NOR), 62.5% to Levofloxacin (LEV), 47.5% to Moxifloxacin (MXF), and 40% strains were resistant to all antibiotics tested.展开更多
文摘Staphylococci strains, like the majority of bacterial strains, have developed the resistance to several antibiotics, including Quinolones and Fluoroquin-olones In the Republic of the Congo, cases of resistance leading to treat-ment failures have been observed during the treatment of staphylococcal infections with antibiotics in hospitals. The objective of this study was to identify the Quinolone/Fluoroquinolone resistance genes from staphylo-cocci strains isolated in hospitals. A total of 51 strains of Staphylococci were isolated, including 16 (31.37%) community strains, and 35 (68.62%) clinical strains. 46 strains of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and 5 SCNs were identified. A total of 34 DNA fragments from different strains resistant to Quinolones/Fluoroquinolones, including 21 (61.67%) DNA fragments from clinical S. aureus and 13 (38.23%) from community SCN strains were analyzed by the molecular method (genotypic detection) by PCR. The genotypic results made it possible to identify the gyrA, grLA and norA genes and to show that these genes are involved in the resistance of the strains to the various antibiotics used. The grLA gene was the most identified gene with a frequency of 75%. The gyrA and grLA genes have been identified in Staphylococcus aureus and Coagulase Negative Staphy-lococci. The norA gene, on the other hand, has only been identified in Staphylococcus aureus. Two mechanisms are essentially involved in the resistance of Staphylococci to quinolones/Fluoroquinolones, the mecha-nism of resistance by efflux, which takes place thanks to a transmembrane protein coded by the norA gene and by point mutations (substitution and deletion of acids or nucleotides) observed within the protein and nucleic sequences of the chromosomal gyrA and grLA genes.
文摘The pollution of ecosystems as a result of urbanization, industrialization and poor agricultural practices is becoming increasingly alarming. This has a major impact on health and the economy. This pollution causes illness in humans and animals, even at low levels of exposure, leading to endocrine disorders, congenital malformations, cardiovascular disease, nervous system damage and cancer. They are a brake on redevelopment because of the threats they pose, generally causing an anaerobic environment by blocking the diffusion of air into the soil pores, thus affecting the microbial communities living there and preventing the infiltration of water necessary for plant growth. In an ecosystem subjected to various disturbances, changes can be observed in ecosystem structure and function, including loss of aesthetic values, changes in biomass or productivity, and changes in species composition. These include loss of aesthetic values, changes in biomass or productivity, and altered species composition, as a result of habitat loss, disruption of food webs and variations in macro- and micro-climatic environmental conditions. Respect for the environment is becoming a major concern in today’s society. To remedy this, the concept of biological control was used as an alternative, with the selection of microorganisms of bioremediator interest. Twenty (20) isolates, including 10 (50%) from the Pseudomonas genus and 10 (50%) from the Bacillus genus, were isolated from landfills, identified and tested to assess their biofertilization (phosphate solubilization) and depollution (hydrocarbon degradation) potential, and to inhibit the growth of certain microorganisms. The results showed that all Pseudomonas and Bacillus isolates solubilized inorganic phosphate, although this activity was higher in Bacillus. All Bacillus inhibited the growth of all the pathogens included in this study, while Pseudomonas only inhibited the growth of E. coli. With regard to their ability to degrade hydrocarbons, these bacteria all showed exponential growth kinetics in the presence of gasoline. These kinetics evolved as a function of the number of days. The results obtained from this work leave no doubt as to the capacity of microorganisms to be used on a large scale as soil biofertilizers to restore soil integrity and promote sustainable agriculture, but also as biodepollutants to purify ecosystems.
文摘Household wastewater is a source of pollution and can present health risks when discharged into the environment. Thus, samples of household wastewater from a few neighborhoods in Brazzaville were analyzed for microbiological quality. The various samples were cultured for isolation on solid media using conventional microbiological methods. The bacteria isolated were identified by the <i>Enterobacter</i> System gallery. Sensitivity tests were performed using the standard antibiotic susceptibility test by diffusion on Mueller Hinton medium. At the end of the analysis, 51 <i>Enterobacteriaceae</i> were isolated and identified. They included: 8 (15.68%) <i>Escherichia coli</i>, 8 (15.68%) <i>Salmonella spp.</i>, 8 (15.68%) <i>Shigella spp.</i>, 8 (15.68%) <i>Klebsiella spp.</i>, 5 (9.80%) <i>Enterobacter aerogenes</i>, 8 (15.68%) <i>Enterobacter cloacae</i>, 3 (5.90%) <i>Arizona spp.</i>, 3 (5.90%) <i>Proteus spp</i>. The results obtained show that the bacteria tested showed total resistance to the following antibiotics: amoxicillin, amoxicillin + clavulanic acid, cloxacillin and nalidixic acid. On the other hand, imipenem, cefuroxime, cefotaxime, cefftriazone and kanamycin were the most active antibiotics with low levels of resistance. The low resistance rates observed for imipenem, cefotaxime, cefuroxime and cefftriazone show that these antibiotics can be used for the treatment of infections caused by household wastewater bacteria.
文摘In order to evaluate the seroprevalence of major viral markers, a descriptive study was carried out in homozygous sickle cell transfusion patients at the University Hospital of Brazzaville. The profiles were determined in 51 patients, 32 of whom were male and 19 female, with an age range of 17 to 51 years, admitted to the clinical hematology department of the University Hospital and to the National Reference Center for Sickle Cell Disease. The tests were performed on pre- and post-transfusion blood samples. The following reagents were used: GeenscreenTMultraHIVAg-Ab, MonolisaAg-HBs plus, MonolisaHCV Ag-Ab Ultrade Bio-Radot for the detection of HIV, HBV and HCV by fourth generation ELISA tests (serological tests). The results showed that the indications for blood transfusion were: acute crises of anemia due to malaria and in some cases of Vaso-Occlusive Crises (VOC) resistance to analgesic treatment. The prevalence rates of the markers before the new transfusion were respectively: HIV: 0%, HBV: 1.96%, HCV: 3.92%. After transfusion, the final seroprevalence rates of the markers are: HIV: 0%, HBV: 5.88%, HCV: 3.92%. The seroconversion rate for HBV was 3.92%. One case of HBV + HCV co-infection (1.96%). Conclusion: Transfusion safety is achieved through good transfusion practices and the qualification of blood donations. Homozygous sickle cell disease, characterized by frequent anemia attacks, requires a guarantee of efficient transfusion practices in order to limit microbial risks.
文摘<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> is a gram-positive pathogenic bacterium responsible for various infections including skin suppurations. Quinolones are sometimes used last in infections. The <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and assess the level of resistance to quinolones of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> trains isolated in the Hospital and University Center of Brazzaville (CHU-B). 40 strains of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> from various biological products were isolated and identified by bacteriological methods. The study of the resistance of these different strains to antibiotics (Quinolones/Fluoroquinolones) was carried out by the phenotypic method, by antibiogram. A total of 40 <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> strains were isolated including 13 (32.50%) community strains, 27 (67.5%) clinical strains distributed as follows: neonatal and pediatric service 29.62% and 25.92%, surgery 18.51%, contagious 14.81%, emergencies 7.4% and delivery block 3.7%. 60% of strains were isolated in women and 40% in men. The average age of those infected was 16 years and older. 90% strains were resistant to Nalidixic acid (AN), 72.5% to Ofloxacin (OFL), 67.5% to Ciprofloxacin (CIP), 70% to Norfloxacin (NOR), 62.5% to Levofloxacin (LEV), 47.5% to Moxifloxacin (MXF), and 40% strains were resistant to all antibiotics tested.
