The relationship between nasal and conjunctival cultures of antimicrobial-resistant isolates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

PurposeNasal screening is performed to avoid the complications of postoperative surgical site infections (SSI), especially those due to antimicrobial-resistant species such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This study examined the relationship between bacterial isolates from the conjunctiva and the nasal cavity.MethodsAll patients were diagnosed with ocular surface infections, and the organisms in the conjunctiva and the nasal cavity were isolated. We investigated the relationship of the following antimicrobial-resistant bacteria between the conjunctiva and the nose: MRSA, methicillin-resistant CNS (MRCNS), levofloxacin-resistant (LVFX-R) Corynebacterium spp. Data were analyzed using Fisher’s exact test, and the odds ratio was examined.ResultsThis study included 188 eyes of 188 subjects (87 males and 101 females; mean age 58.5 years, range 11–97 years). MRSA (4 eyes), MRCNS (29 eyes), and LVFX-R Corynebacterium spp. (41 eyes) were identified from the conjunctiva, and MRSA (6 eyes), MRCNS (38 eyes), and LVFX-R Corynebacterium spp. (41 eyes) were identified from the nasal cavity. There was a significant relationship detected between the conjunctiva and the nose for MRSA, MRCNS, and LVFX-R Corynebacterium spp. MRSA displayed high sensitivity (0.750, 95% confidence interval [CI]; 0.301 to 0.987) and specificity (0.984, 95% CI; 0.953 to 0.996) in nasal cavity cultures, and the odds ratio was 181.00 times (95% CI; 18.41 to 2320).ConclusionThis study showed a significant relationship between conjunctival and nasal cultures of MRSA, MRCNS, and LVFX-R Corynebacterium spp., suggesting that nasal cavity culture is a potentially useful screening method for detecting resistant bacteria, especially MRSA, in the conjunctiva.     

The surgical management of resistant club foot by rotation skin flap and extensive soft tissue release

Summary Resistant club foot remains an unsolved problem because of the complex aetiological and pathological factors, and is still seen quite frequently, especially in developing countries. The posteromedial skin contracture is a potent deforming force which is responsible for many failures or relapses. I report the results of an operation in which a rotation skin flap was combined with an extensive soft-tissue release. The age of the children was from 9 months to 10 years. The follow-up period was from one to 9 years with an average of 43 months, and in 50 cases for more than 5 years. I consider that the outcome has been excellent or good in 94 out of 100 feet.

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Résumé Le pied bot invétéré demeure un problème mal résolu en raison de la complexité des facteurs étiologiques et anatomiques et il est encore bien souvent rencontré, notamment dans les pays en voie de développement. La rétraction cutanée postéro-interne représente un puissant élément de la déformation, qui est responsable de bon nombre d'échecs ou de récidives. Nous rapportons les résultats d'une opération qui associe un lambeau cutané de rotation à la libération des parties molles. L'âge des enfants était compris entre neuf mois et dix ans. Le recul est de un à neuf ans, avec une moyenne de 43 mois. Cinquante enfants ont été suivis plus de cinq ans. Les résultats sont excellents ou bons dans 94% des cas.

     

Renal vascular resistance in normal children – a color Doppler study

To investigate the relationship between age and renal vascular resistance and to establish nomative data of the systolic/diastolic ratio (S/D ratio), pulsatility index (PI), and resistant index (RI) of the renal artery in the normal pediatric population, we studied 252 normal children aged newborn to 13 years (a total of 449 kidneys) with a color Doppler unit. After the normality of the kidney was established, color flow mapping was performed to localize the segmental portion of the renal artery. Flow velocity waveforms were then obtained by pulsed Doppler, and S/D ratio, PI, and RI were calculated. Multiple regression analysis confirmed the age dependence of the S/D ratio, PI, and RI of the renal artery in normal children. Renal vascular resistance continuously declines after birth and stabilizes at the age of 102 – 130 months. Normative data for S/D ratio, PI, and RI of the renal artery in normal children were established for each age group. Since renal vascular resistance decreases with age and stabilizes at 8 – 10 years, we suggest using different normal ranges for each age group when studying renal vascular resistance in pediatric patients. Received October 5, 1995; received in revised form and accepted April 24, 1996     

经皮肾囊穿刺封闭术治疗难治性肾病综合征临床研究

目的　探讨介入疗法对难治性肾病综合征 (RNS)的疗效。方法　将 6 4例RNS随机分为A ,B两组 ,A组 32例 ,经皮肾囊穿刺向每一肾脂肪囊 (肾囊 )内注入 2 %利多卡因 ,每周 2次 ,同时口服强的松、洛汀新、潘生丁等治疗 ,B组 32例 ,应用强的松、洛汀新、潘生丁等治疗。结果　A组总有效率为 84 .4 % ,B组为 6 5 .6 % ,两组比较 (P <0 .0 5 ) ,A组 1年内复发率低 ,为 2 9.6 % ,B组为 71.4 % ,比较两组 (P <0 .0 1)。结论　利多卡因经皮肾囊内穿刺注射封闭疗法是目前治疗RNS最有效的方法之一 ,值得临床进一步的推广应用。     

产青霉素酶淋病奈瑟球菌耐药质粒的提取与酶切分析

目的 了解产青霉素酶淋病奈瑟球菌(PPNG)在本地区的分布状况及其耐药质粒的限制性核酸内切酶长度多态性分析。方法 用碘量法筛选PPNG株，碱变性法进行质粒抽提，回收7．4kb及5．4kb质粒进行酶切分析。结果 68株临床分离株筛选出PPNG菌3株，经限制性核酸内切酶长度多态性分析，PPNG菌7、4kb及5．4kb质粒含有BamHⅠ的双酶切位点，7.4kb质粒含有PstⅠ及HindⅡ单酶切位点。结论 PPNG菌株的筛选及耐药质粒的酶切分析为追踪耐药菌株的流行趋势提供了流行病学信息。     

83例住院患者念珠菌感染的菌株鉴定及药敏分析

目的 :探讨住院患者念珠菌感染的种类及耐药现状。方法 :用法国生物 -梅里埃公司酵母菌鉴定系统和药敏试纸条进行菌株鉴定和药敏试验。结果 :白色念珠菌检出率最高 (5 0 .6 0 % ) ,热带念珠菌次之 (2 6 .5 1% ) ,高里氏念珠菌、近平滑念珠菌、分别为 9.6 4%和 7.2 3% ,其它念珠菌均在 5 .0 %以下。 6种抗真菌药中 ,5 -氟胞嘧啶、两性霉素B、制霉菌素的耐药率最低 (1.2 0 % ) ,唑类抗真菌的耐药率最高 (8.43～ 18.0 7% )。结论 :结果提示临床医师治疗真菌感染时应先进行培养和药敏试验 ,以便合理治疗 ,预防医院内感染。     

念珠菌对唑类药物耐药机理的探讨

文献报道念珠菌对唑类药物耐药机制有三，即膜通透性降低、靶酶改变及靶酶产生过多。本文对２６株分离自艾滋病患者的耐氟康唑白念珠菌及通过诱变获得的白念珠菌ＡＴＣＣ１４０５３五个氟康唑耐药突变菌落的耐药机制进行了初步探讨。根据唑类药物靶酶编码序列设计六对上下之间交叉重叠的引物，分六段（包括相当于调控序列所在部位）将目的基因扩增出来，采用Ｓｏｕｔｈｅｒｎ杂交、限制性片段多态性分析及聚合酶链反应－单链构象多态性分析等方法对所获目的片段进行了分析。结果排除了所有受试菌株因靶酶编码基因缺失而耐药的可能，单链构象多态性分析结果呈阳性，且耐药株之间也存在差异。故此，推测耐药性系因为靶酶编码序列多位点突变造成，这一点尚有待进一步证实。另外，本实验结果不能排除另两条耐药机理的存在     

抗性淀粉与代谢综合征

抗性淀粉是不能被人体小肠吸收的,而在结肠中发酵的淀粉.目前的研究认为,它可以降低餐后血糖、血清胆固醇和三酰甘油的水平,增强胰岛素的敏感性,从而达到防治代谢综合征的目的.     

老年患者下呼吸道医院感染病原菌分布及体外耐药监测

目的探讨老年患者下呼吸道感染常见病原菌的分布及耐药状况,制定针对性预防与控制措施. 方法对285例下呼吸道感染的老年患者痰及下呼吸道分泌物进行常规细菌培养,用琼脂扩散法进行体外药物敏感试验,并加以统计分析. 结果老年下呼吸道感染病例的病原菌以革兰阴性杆菌为主,占86.3%,其中铜绿假单胞菌检出率占首位,达26.0%;革兰阳性球菌中检出耐甲氧西林金黄色葡萄球菌占金黄色葡萄球菌总数的41.7%;体外耐药监测表明:革兰阴性杆菌除流感嗜血杆菌对常用抗菌药物保持较好的敏感性外,其余细菌均已产生了较高的耐药性. 结论临床微生物室必须做好老年患者下呼吸道感染病原菌的检测工作,及时指导临床医师合理用药.