Unraveling the Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: Insights into an Emerging Nosocomial Pathogen

Introduction: stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a clinically relevant opportunistic and nosocomial pathogen with increasing concerns regarding antibiotic resistance. Accurate diagnosis and identification are crucial for effective treatment, and misidentification can occur, thereby emphasizing the nee...

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Main Authors: Henry J. Parra-Vera, Dayci C. Buele-Chica, Galo Guillermo Farfán Cano, Andrea M. Zúñiga-Vinueza
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Published: Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán de Huánuco 2023-08-01
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Online Access:https://revistas.unheval.edu.pe/index.php/mic/article/view/1893
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author Henry J. Parra-Vera
Dayci C. Buele-Chica
Galo Guillermo Farfán Cano
Andrea M. Zúñiga-Vinueza
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Dayci C. Buele-Chica
Galo Guillermo Farfán Cano
Andrea M. Zúñiga-Vinueza
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description Introduction: stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a clinically relevant opportunistic and nosocomial pathogen with increasing concerns regarding antibiotic resistance. Accurate diagnosis and identification are crucial for effective treatment, and misidentification can occur, thereby emphasizing the need for appropriate laboratory testing and surveillance. This review aimed to evaluate the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and antimicrobial resistance of Stenotrophomonas spp. Materials and Methods. A systematic literature review was conducted using the PubMed Central Database. Inclusion criteria included studies published in open-access scientific journals within the last five years, reporting information on Stenotrophomonas spp. epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and/or antimicrobial resistance. The synthesis of the results involved a narrative synthesis of the findings from the included studies. Results. A total of 25 articles met the inclusion criteria and provided valuable insights into Stenotrophomonas spp. infections. The distribution of reported cases by country, sample type, and antimicrobial resistance patterns was summarized. The prevalence of resistance to various antibiotics was also assessed, highlighting the need for continuous surveillance. Conclusion. This analysis revealed the presence of antimicrobial resistance in Stenotrophomonas spp., particularly in S. maltophilia. The high prevalence of antibiotic resistance underscores the importance of ongoing surveillance and control measures to combat antibiotic resistance. The diverse distribution of S. maltophilia across different sample types emphasizes the need for accurate diagnosis and identification. Addressing antimicrobial resistance in Stenotrophomonas spp. is essential for global public health.
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spelling doaj.art-6a5176cef082493d9e921006594ca02f2023-08-09T11:39:53ZengUniversidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán de HuánucoMicrobes, Infection and Chemotherapy2789-42742023-08-01310.54034/mic.e1893Unraveling the Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: Insights into an Emerging Nosocomial PathogenHenry J. Parra-Vera0Dayci C. Buele-Chica1Galo Guillermo Farfán Cano2Andrea M. Zúñiga-Vinueza 3Microbiological Research Centre (CIM), Guayaquil, Ecuador; University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, EcuadorMicrobiological Research Centre (CIM), Guayaquil, Ecuador; University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, EcuadorUniversity of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador; Rey Juan Carlos University, Mostoles, Spain; Society of Infectious diseases of Guayas, Guayaqui,l, Ecuador; Northern Guayaquil General Hospital "Los Ceibos", Guayaquil, EcuadorCatholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador Introduction: stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a clinically relevant opportunistic and nosocomial pathogen with increasing concerns regarding antibiotic resistance. Accurate diagnosis and identification are crucial for effective treatment, and misidentification can occur, thereby emphasizing the need for appropriate laboratory testing and surveillance. This review aimed to evaluate the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and antimicrobial resistance of Stenotrophomonas spp. Materials and Methods. A systematic literature review was conducted using the PubMed Central Database. Inclusion criteria included studies published in open-access scientific journals within the last five years, reporting information on Stenotrophomonas spp. epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and/or antimicrobial resistance. The synthesis of the results involved a narrative synthesis of the findings from the included studies. Results. A total of 25 articles met the inclusion criteria and provided valuable insights into Stenotrophomonas spp. infections. The distribution of reported cases by country, sample type, and antimicrobial resistance patterns was summarized. The prevalence of resistance to various antibiotics was also assessed, highlighting the need for continuous surveillance. Conclusion. This analysis revealed the presence of antimicrobial resistance in Stenotrophomonas spp., particularly in S. maltophilia. The high prevalence of antibiotic resistance underscores the importance of ongoing surveillance and control measures to combat antibiotic resistance. The diverse distribution of S. maltophilia across different sample types emphasizes the need for accurate diagnosis and identification. Addressing antimicrobial resistance in Stenotrophomonas spp. is essential for global public health. https://revistas.unheval.edu.pe/index.php/mic/article/view/1893StenotrophomonasStenotrophomonas maltophiliaepidemiologypathogenesisdiagnosistreatment
spellingShingle Henry J. Parra-Vera
Dayci C. Buele-Chica
Galo Guillermo Farfán Cano
Andrea M. Zúñiga-Vinueza
Unraveling the Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: Insights into an Emerging Nosocomial Pathogen
Microbes, Infection and Chemotherapy
Stenotrophomonas
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
epidemiology
pathogenesis
diagnosis
treatment
title Unraveling the Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: Insights into an Emerging Nosocomial Pathogen
title_full Unraveling the Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: Insights into an Emerging Nosocomial Pathogen
title_fullStr Unraveling the Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: Insights into an Emerging Nosocomial Pathogen
title_full_unstemmed Unraveling the Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: Insights into an Emerging Nosocomial Pathogen
title_short Unraveling the Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: Insights into an Emerging Nosocomial Pathogen
title_sort unraveling the prevalence of antibiotic resistance in stenotrophomonas maltophilia insights into an emerging nosocomial pathogen
topic Stenotrophomonas
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
epidemiology
pathogenesis
diagnosis
treatment
url https://revistas.unheval.edu.pe/index.php/mic/article/view/1893
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