Sun Jide,Fu Shuangshuang,Huang Shifeng,Xu Xiuyu,Zhang Liping.Risk factors associated with cefepime-resistant Escherichia coli isolates in sterile body fluid[J].J Amry Med Univ (J Third Mil Med Univ),2014,36(19):2030-2033.
Sun Jide,Fu Shuangshuang,Huang Shifeng,Xu Xiuyu,Zhang Liping.Risk factors associated with cefepime-resistant Escherichia coli isolates in sterile body fluid[J].J Amry Med Univ (J Third Mil Med Univ),2014,36(19):2030-2033.DOI:
Risk factors associated with cefepime-resistant Escherichia coli isolates in sterile body fluid
Objective To identify the risk factors for acquisition of cefepime (FEP) resistance among Escherichia coli (E. coli) isolates in sterile body fluid. Methods A total of 288 successive and non-duplicate E. coli strains isolated from sterile body fluid specimens during July 2012 to August 2013 in our department were recruited for case-control study. Ninety-six case was defined as FEP-resistant isolates while 192 cases with FEP-susceptive isolates served as control. Logistic regression was performed to evaluate the independent risk factors. Results Out of the 288 total isolates
33.3% (96/288) were resistant to FEP. Production of extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs)
previous antibiotic use
≥10 d of hospital stay before infection and male were the independent risk factors associated with FEP-resistant E. coli isolates. Other major risk factors included previous use of cephalosporins
mechanical ventilation
drainage tube
urinary or intravenous catheterization. Conclusion Patients (especially male) with above-mentioned risk factors should be kept to a shorter hospital stay
less invasive operations and more cautious use of cephalosporins in order to control the emergence of cefepime-resistant strains.