Comparative genomics of Enterobacter cloacae complex before and after acquired clinical resistance to Ceftazidime-Avibactam

Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2021 Dec;101(4):115511. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2021.115511. Epub 2021 Jul 31.

Abstract

Resistance to Ceftazidime-Avibactam in Enterobacter cloacae is poorly understood. Whole genome sequencing identified 6 variants in isolates collected from a patient before and after acquiring Ceftazidime-Avibactam resistance. This included a Phe396Leu mutation in acrB, a component of the AcrAB-TolC efflux pump, possibly mediating enhanced efflux of Ceftazidime and/ or Avibactam.

Keywords: Ceftazidime-Avibactam resistance; Enterobacter cloacae; efflux pumps; whole genome sequencing.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Azabicyclo Compounds / pharmacology
  • Azabicyclo Compounds / therapeutic use*
  • Bacterial Proteins / genetics
  • Ceftazidime / pharmacology
  • Ceftazidime / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Combinations
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial / drug effects
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial / genetics*
  • Enterobacter cloacae / drug effects
  • Enterobacter cloacae / genetics*
  • Enterobacter cloacae / isolation & purification
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / drug therapy
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / microbiology*
  • Genome, Bacterial / genetics
  • Genomics
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Membrane Transport Proteins / genetics
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Middle Aged
  • Mutation

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Azabicyclo Compounds
  • Bacterial Proteins
  • Drug Combinations
  • Membrane Transport Proteins
  • avibactam, ceftazidime drug combination
  • Ceftazidime