Prevalence and characterization of extended spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacter cloacae strains in Algeria

Authors

  • Sabrina Nedjai University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Annaba, Algeria
  • Abouddihaj Barguigua Pasteur Institute of Morocco, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Nassima Djahmi University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Annaba, Algeria
  • Loubna Jamali Pasteur Institute of Morocco, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Khalid Zerouali Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Casablanca, Morocco
  • Mazouz Dekhil University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Annaba, Algeria
  • Mohammed Timinouni Pasteur Institute of Morocco, Casablanca, Morocco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.3127

Keywords:

Enterobacter cloacae, ESBL, clonal dissemination, risk factors

Abstract

Introduction: Expended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacter cloacae is an important nosocomial pathogen. In this study, the prevalence and the molecular epidemiology of ESBL producing E. cloacae strains isolated from various hospitals in Annaba, Algeria were investigated.

Methodology: The study involved 63 isolates of E. cloacae obtained during 2009 at the four hospitals in Annaba. The detection of ESBL was performed using the double-disk synergy test and the combined disk test. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were determined using the agar dilution method. The presence of blaCTX-M, blaSHV, blaTEM,and blaDHA β-lactamase genes was evaluated by PCR, and genomic typing was determined by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) analysis. The clinical and microbiological data were entered into the EpiI Info database.

Results: Thirty isolates (47.6%) had an ESBL phenotype. BlaCTX-M group1 (76%); blaTEM (70%) were the most prevalent, followed by blaDHA (16.6%) and blaSHV (10%). Eighteen strains expressed at least two bla genes. MICs revealed a high level of resistance to cefotaxime, ceftazidime, and cefepime.  PFGE revealed an epidemic clonal dissemination of these isolates. Various risk factors associated with the occurrence of ESBL-producing E. cloacae were detected.

Conclusions: A higher frequency of ESBL-producing isolates and a diversity of β-lactamases were detected among ESBL-producing E. cloacae; these resulted from an epidemic clonal dissemination and high transference of ESBL genes between bacteria in hospital settings. Strict measures will be required to control the further spread of these pathogens in hospital settings.

Author Biographies

Sabrina Nedjai, University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Annaba, Algeria

Microbiology laboratory

Abouddihaj Barguigua, Pasteur Institute of Morocco, Casablanca, Morocco

Molecular bacteriology laboratory & Microbiology, Health and Environment Team, Department of Biology

Nassima Djahmi, University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Annaba, Algeria

Microbiology laboratory

Loubna Jamali, Pasteur Institute of Morocco, Casablanca, Morocco

Molecular bacteriology laboratory

Khalid Zerouali, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Casablanca, Morocco

Microbiology laboratory

Mazouz Dekhil, University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Annaba, Algeria

Microbiology laboratory

Mohammed Timinouni, Pasteur Institute of Morocco, Casablanca, Morocco

Molecular Bacteriology Laboratory.

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Published

2013-11-15

How to Cite

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Nedjai S, Barguigua A, Djahmi N, Jamali L, Zerouali K, Dekhil M, Timinouni M (2013) Prevalence and characterization of extended spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacter cloacae strains in Algeria. J Infect Dev Ctries 7:804–811. doi: 10.3855/jidc.3127

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