Epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance profile and management of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae among mothers with suspected sepsis in Ethiopia.
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Background: Early detection and proper management of maternal sepsis caused by carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) can significantly reduce severe complications and maternal mortality. This study aimed to describe the epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance profile, and management of carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae among sepsis-suspected maternal cases in Ethiopia.
Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in five tertiary hospitals from June 2021 to December 2023. Isolation, identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of the isolates were carried out following standard microbiological procedures as stated in the CLSI guidelines. Data on socio-demographics, risk factors, and management strategies were collected with structured questionnaires. Associations between variables were determined using logistic regression analysis in STATA-21. A p-value of less than 0.05 was statistically significant.
Results: Of the 5613 total women suspected of having maternal sepsis, 609 (10.8%) of them were infected with K. pneumoniae. The prevalence rates of MDR, XDR, and PDR K. pneumoniae strains were 93.9%, 24.3%, and 10.9%, respectively. The resistance rates for the last-resort antibiotics; amikacin, tigecycline, carbapenem, and third-generation cephalosporin were 16.4%, 29.1%, 31.9%, and 93.0%, respectively. The combination of carbapenem with tigecycline or amikacin therapy was used to manage maternal sepsis caused by cephalosporin-and carbapenem-resistant strains. Sepsis associated risk factors, including septic abortion [AOR = 5.3; 95%CI:2.2-14.4]; extended hospitalization [AOR = 3.7; 95%CI: 1.6-19.4]; dilatation and curettage [AOR = 2.2; 95%CI:1.3-13.4]; cesarean wound infection [AOR = 4.1; 95%CI:2.0-9.2]; indwelling catheterization [AOR = 2.1;95%CI: 1.4-6.2]; ICU admission [AOR = 4.3; 95%CI:2.4-11.2]; post abortion [AOR = 9.8; 95%CI:5.7-16.3], and recurrent UTI [AOR = 3.3; 95%CI: 1.6-13.2] were significantly associated with maternal sepsis caused by K. pneumoniae.
Conclusions: The prevalence of maternal sepsis caused by carbapenem- resistant K. pneumoniae is high and serious attention needs to be given to combat transmission. Therefore, improving awareness, early diagnosis, IPC, integrated maternal surveillance, improved sanitation and efficient antimicrobial stewardship are crucial to combating bacterial maternal sepsis.
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