Background: ESBL-producing strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, one of the main causes of nosocomial and hospital-acquired infections, are commonly associated with therapeutic impasses. Surveillance of these multidrug-re...Background: ESBL-producing strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, one of the main causes of nosocomial and hospital-acquired infections, are commonly associated with therapeutic impasses. Surveillance of these multidrug-resistant pathogens is a crucial tool for controlling and preventing infections. This surveillance involves the use of appropriate molecular and phenotypic typing techniques. The choice of techniques is based on criteria such as discriminatory power, intra- and inter-laboratory reproducibility, epidemiological concordance, ease of use and cost. The aim of our study was to identify clusters of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (ESBL-K. pneumoniae) strains circulating in neonatology using quantitative antibiogram (QA) and Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE). Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 55 K. pneumoniae strains isolated from a total of 513 samples. These various samples are taken from newborns, healthcare personnel, and the environment. K. pneumoniae identification followed standard bacteriological procedures and was confirmed using the Vitek® 2 (bioMérieux). The detection of the ESBL phenotype was performed using the synergy test. QA and PFGE were used to identify clonal relationships between the various strains isolated. Concordance between these two methods was assessed by calculating Cohen’s KAPPA coefficient and Simpson’s diversity index. Results: Among the 55 K. pneumoniae strains included in this study, 58.2% (32/55) were found to be Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) producers. Most of these strains were isolated from neonatal samples (blood samples and rectal swabs). The quantitative antibiogram method applied to 28 out of the 32 ESBL-producing strains revealed that the isolates were grouped into 5 clusters. Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis performed on a total of 16 ESBL-producing strains showed the existence of four profiles. A perfect concordance was observed between the two methods. Conclusion: The results of this study highlighted the existence of clonal strains of various origins within neonatology units.展开更多
To detect the genome of viruses (in environmental and clinical samples), we use electrophoresis running buffer after PCR reaction. Also, electrophoresis buffers were used widely to separate any DNA molecule. In this p...To detect the genome of viruses (in environmental and clinical samples), we use electrophoresis running buffer after PCR reaction. Also, electrophoresis buffers were used widely to separate any DNA molecule. In this paper, we used four types of previously known electrophoresis buffers to compare which is easy for preparation, simple in structure, low cost and good performance in agarose gel electrophoresis. For this, we used two agarose concentration (1%, 2%) and two types of DNA ladder (100 bp, 1 kb) represent both smaller and larger sizes of molecule for each type of buffers, from the result we found in first level both supper buffer and TAE buffer with good performance and in second level we found bicarbonate buffer also with good performance also. Finally, we found the tang buffer cannot pose any electrophoretic activity on DNA agarose gel electrophoresis.展开更多
目的评估鞘内合成相关标志物在轻度认知功能障碍(MCI)、阿尔茨海默病(AD)和其他类型痴呆患者中的应用价值。方法回顾性收集首都医科大学附属北京天坛医院2019年6月至2023年7月577例临床确诊为MCI(MCI组,178例)、AD(AD组,131例)、其他类...目的评估鞘内合成相关标志物在轻度认知功能障碍(MCI)、阿尔茨海默病(AD)和其他类型痴呆患者中的应用价值。方法回顾性收集首都医科大学附属北京天坛医院2019年6月至2023年7月577例临床确诊为MCI(MCI组,178例)、AD(AD组,131例)、其他类型痴呆(其他类型组,268例)患者的临床资料,查询各组寡克隆区带电泳(OCB)和24 h鞘内蛋白合成率(ISR),比较各组不同指标的差异,评估相关指标在不同疾病中的鉴别诊断价值。结果与AD组及其他类型组比较,AD组患者女性占比更高、年龄多分布在>50~70岁,脂代谢异常的发生率更高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。不同疾病组血清IgG寡克隆区带[OB(S)]、脑脊液白蛋白、血清白蛋白和脑脊液IgG比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。脑脊液特异IgG寡克隆区带[SOB(CSF)]阳性患者IgG指数和ISR高于阴性和弱阳性患者,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.001)。IgG指数和ISR呈正相关(r=0.878,P<0.001)。结论IgG指数、SOB(CSF)和24 h ISR等鞘内合成相关标志物在认知功能障碍及各类痴呆性疾病的诊断中具有协同作用,可共同用于疾病的诊断。展开更多
文摘Background: ESBL-producing strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, one of the main causes of nosocomial and hospital-acquired infections, are commonly associated with therapeutic impasses. Surveillance of these multidrug-resistant pathogens is a crucial tool for controlling and preventing infections. This surveillance involves the use of appropriate molecular and phenotypic typing techniques. The choice of techniques is based on criteria such as discriminatory power, intra- and inter-laboratory reproducibility, epidemiological concordance, ease of use and cost. The aim of our study was to identify clusters of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (ESBL-K. pneumoniae) strains circulating in neonatology using quantitative antibiogram (QA) and Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE). Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 55 K. pneumoniae strains isolated from a total of 513 samples. These various samples are taken from newborns, healthcare personnel, and the environment. K. pneumoniae identification followed standard bacteriological procedures and was confirmed using the Vitek® 2 (bioMérieux). The detection of the ESBL phenotype was performed using the synergy test. QA and PFGE were used to identify clonal relationships between the various strains isolated. Concordance between these two methods was assessed by calculating Cohen’s KAPPA coefficient and Simpson’s diversity index. Results: Among the 55 K. pneumoniae strains included in this study, 58.2% (32/55) were found to be Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) producers. Most of these strains were isolated from neonatal samples (blood samples and rectal swabs). The quantitative antibiogram method applied to 28 out of the 32 ESBL-producing strains revealed that the isolates were grouped into 5 clusters. Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis performed on a total of 16 ESBL-producing strains showed the existence of four profiles. A perfect concordance was observed between the two methods. Conclusion: The results of this study highlighted the existence of clonal strains of various origins within neonatology units.
文摘To detect the genome of viruses (in environmental and clinical samples), we use electrophoresis running buffer after PCR reaction. Also, electrophoresis buffers were used widely to separate any DNA molecule. In this paper, we used four types of previously known electrophoresis buffers to compare which is easy for preparation, simple in structure, low cost and good performance in agarose gel electrophoresis. For this, we used two agarose concentration (1%, 2%) and two types of DNA ladder (100 bp, 1 kb) represent both smaller and larger sizes of molecule for each type of buffers, from the result we found in first level both supper buffer and TAE buffer with good performance and in second level we found bicarbonate buffer also with good performance also. Finally, we found the tang buffer cannot pose any electrophoretic activity on DNA agarose gel electrophoresis.
文摘目的评估鞘内合成相关标志物在轻度认知功能障碍(MCI)、阿尔茨海默病(AD)和其他类型痴呆患者中的应用价值。方法回顾性收集首都医科大学附属北京天坛医院2019年6月至2023年7月577例临床确诊为MCI(MCI组,178例)、AD(AD组,131例)、其他类型痴呆(其他类型组,268例)患者的临床资料,查询各组寡克隆区带电泳(OCB)和24 h鞘内蛋白合成率(ISR),比较各组不同指标的差异,评估相关指标在不同疾病中的鉴别诊断价值。结果与AD组及其他类型组比较,AD组患者女性占比更高、年龄多分布在>50~70岁,脂代谢异常的发生率更高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。不同疾病组血清IgG寡克隆区带[OB(S)]、脑脊液白蛋白、血清白蛋白和脑脊液IgG比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。脑脊液特异IgG寡克隆区带[SOB(CSF)]阳性患者IgG指数和ISR高于阴性和弱阳性患者,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.001)。IgG指数和ISR呈正相关(r=0.878,P<0.001)。结论IgG指数、SOB(CSF)和24 h ISR等鞘内合成相关标志物在认知功能障碍及各类痴呆性疾病的诊断中具有协同作用,可共同用于疾病的诊断。
