| Autor: |
Juayang AC; Medical Technology Program, College of Arts, Sciences and Education, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, 6100 Bacolod City, Philippines., Maestral DG Jr; Medical Technology Program, College of Arts, Sciences and Education, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, 6100 Bacolod City, Philippines., de Los Reyes GB; Medical Technology Program, College of Arts, Sciences and Education, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, 6100 Bacolod City, Philippines., Acosido MA; Medical Technology Program, College of Arts, Sciences and Education, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, 6100 Bacolod City, Philippines., Gallega CT; Medical Technology Program, College of Arts, Sciences and Education, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, 6100 Bacolod City, Philippines. |
| Abstrakt: |
Microbiological content specifically bacterial and fungal etiologies from tracheal aspirates in a tertiary hospital in Bacolod City was reviewed for baseline information. A total of 130 tracheal aspirates were subjected for culture to isolate and identify the pathogen and determine their susceptibilities to various antibiotics. Productions of certain enzymes responsible for antibiotic resistance like ESBL (Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase), metallo-β-lactamase, and carbapenemase were also studied. Out of 130 specimens, 69.23% were found to be positive for the presence of microorganisms. Most infections were from male patients aging 60 years and above, confined at the Intensive Care Units (ICU). Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae were found to be the most frequent bacterial isolates and non-Candida albicans for fungal isolates, respectively. Among the various antibiotics tested, most isolates were found to be resistant to third generation cephalosporins and penicillins, but susceptible to aminoglycoside Amikacin. On the other hand, production of ESBL and carbapenemase was found to be common among members of Enterobacteriaceae especially K. pneumoniae. |
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