Molecular Detection of Resistance and Virulence Genes in Coagulase Negative Staphylococci Isolated from Blood Cultures at the University Teaching Hospital of Bouake ()
Author(s)
Oby Zéphirin Wayoro1*,
Ahou Micheline N’Guessan1,2,
Adjaratou Traore1,
Akissi Christine Houssou1,
Etilé Augustin Anoh1,2,
Abdoulaye Diarrassouba1,2,
Safiatou Karidioula1,
Juste Olivier Tadet1,2,
Pacôme Monemo1,2,
Chantal Akoua-Koffi1,2
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are currently recognized as genuine pathogens. However, little is known about the resistance and virulence genes that explain their pathogenicity in hospitals in Côte d'Ivoire. The aim of this study was to contribute to the genotypic identification of resistance and virulence genes in CoNS isolated from blood cultures at the University Teaching Hospital (CHU) of Bouaké, in order to improve patient management. Material and Methods: This was a descriptive study conducted from September to December 2023. The CoNS isolates studied came from the collection of strains isolated from blood cultures of febrile patients hospitalized or attending consultations at the CHU of Bouaké. The strains were analyzed using conventional simplex PCR. Results: Of the 45 isolates analyzed, 46.7% carried both the aacA-aphD and tetK genes and 40% carried the mecA gene. With regard to virulence genes, only the LukS-PV gene was observed in S. epidermidis and S. haemolyticus isolates. Conclusion: The high prevalence of CoNS isolates carrying the mecA gene and the presence of virulence genes observed in this study give cause for concern in hospitals. It is important to develop comprehensive surveillance strategies against nosocomial and multi-resistant infections at the CHU of Bouaké.
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Wayoro, O. , N’Guessan, A. , Traore, A. , Houssou, A. , Anoh, E. , Diarrassouba, A. , Karidioula, S. , Tadet, J. , Monemo, P. and Akoua-Koffi, C. (2024) Molecular Detection of Resistance and Virulence Genes in Coagulase Negative Staphylococci Isolated from Blood Cultures at the University Teaching Hospital of Bouake.
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines,
12, 52-63. doi:
10.4236/jbm.2024.126007.
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