Publications by authors named "Thais F T Rezende"
A 7-Year Brazilian National Perspective on Plasmid-Mediated Carbapenem Resistance in Enterobacterales, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Acinetobacter baumannii Complex and the Impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Their Occurrence.
Carlos R V Kiffer Thais F T Rezende Daniela Testoni Costa-Nobre Ana Sílvia Scavacini Marinonio Lucas Hidemitsu Shiguenaga
Clin Infect Dis
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- Carbapenemase production is a significant global health concern, and analyzing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data is essential for effective public health policies, as showcased in this study focused on Brazil's AMR Surveillance Network.
- The study evaluated carbapenemase detection rates in Brazilian hospitals from 2015 to 2022, finding trends such as a notable increase in blaNDM detection and a decrease in blaKPC for Enterobacterales, particularly after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Overall, the findings highlight the resilience of the AMR Surveillance Network and indicate a concerning shift in carbapenemase profiles, with blaNDM becoming increasingly prevalent.
Article Synopsis
- - A child with influenza-like symptoms developed septic shock due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) within 48 hours of hospitalization and sadly died shortly after the onset of sepsis.
- - The isolated MRSA strain was identified as community-associated (CA-MRSA) and carried a specific genetic element known as the staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec (SCCmec) type IV.
- - The study highlights the need to understand the link between CA-MRSA infections and influenza to improve early diagnosis and treatment for better outcomes in similar cases.