Introduction: Multidrug-resistant is galloping, posing threat to tackle, and leaving us with limited options of treatment.
Methods: The purpose of this study is to find the genotypic association in drug-resistant isolated from different sterile body fluids. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight confirmed isolates were taken and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by VITEK-2 AST system. The presence of resistance nodulation-division (RND)-efflux pump genes AdeABC-RS was detected by multiplex polymerase chain reaction.
Results: Of the total 40 , 32 (80%) were multidrug resistant though all isolates were susceptible to Tigecycline. Similarly, 26 (81.25%) isolates were positive for RND-efflux pump genes AdeABC-RS.
Discussion: RND efflux pump AdeABC-RS system plays a significant role in emerging multi drug resistant . Mutation in AdeS gene deciphers the role of regulatory gene. Hence, antimicrobial stewardship should be strictly followed and efflux pump inhibiting substances should be vigorously searched to bring back the era of existing antibiotics.
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