- Changing Epidemiology of Pathogenic Bacteria Over the Past 20 Years in Korea
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Bae MH, Kim MS, Kim TS, Kim S, Yong D, Ha GY, Ryoo NH, Uh Y, Shin JH, Lee HS, Sohn YH, Shin S, Kim MN
- KMID: 2540431
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2023 Mar;38(10):e73.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2023.38.e73
Background: The epidemiology of pathogenic bacteria varies according to the socioeconomic status and antimicrobial resistance status. However, longitudinal epidemiological studies to evaluate the changes in species distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility... -
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- Predicting Phenotypic Antimicrobial Resistance in Escherichia coli Isolates, Using Whole Genome Sequencing Data
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Kim H, Kim YA, Seo YH, Lee H, Lee K
- KMID: 2537137
- Ann Clin Microbiol.
- 2022 Dec;25(4):127-132.
- doi: 10.5145/ACM.2022.25.4.2
Background: The application of genotypic antimicrobial sensitivity tests (ASTs) is dependent on the reliability of the predictions of phenotypic resistance. In this study, routine AST results and the presence of... -
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- Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated From Vulnerable Patients in Korea, 2021
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Kim YA, Jeong SH, Shin JH, Shin KS, Shin JH, Kim YR, Kim HS, Uh Y, Ryoo NH
- KMID: 2537135
- Ann Clin Microbiol.
- 2022 Dec;25(4):145-153.
- doi: 10.5145/ACM.2022.25.4.4
Background: We compared the antimicrobial resistance rates (AMRs) of major glucose nonfermenting gram-negative bacilli, Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, under different clinical conditions. The purpose of the study was to... -
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- Current Status and Prospects of the National Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System, Kor-GLASS
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Kim D, Choi MH, Hong JS, Shin JH, Jeong SH
- KMID: 2537070
- Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev.
- 2022 Dec;27(2):96-103.
- doi: 10.14192/kjicp.2022.27.2.96
Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria have been increasingly reported worldwide, and surveillance plays an important role in preventing the further dissemination of these organisms. The World Health Organization suggested the Global Antimicrobial Resistance... -
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- Core Elements for Implementing Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Korean General Hospitals
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Cheong HS, Park KH, Kim HB, Kim SW, Kim B, Moon C, Lee MS, Yoon YK, Jeong SJ, Kim YC, Eun BW, Lee H, Shin JY, Kim Hs, Hwang IS, Park CS, Kwon KT, Korean Society for Antimicrobial Therapy, The Korean Society of Infectious Diseases, Korean Society
- KMID: 2537704
- Infect Chemother.
- 2022 Dec;54(4):637-673.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2022.0171
Currently, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major threat to global public health. The antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) has been proposed as an important approach to overcome this crisis. ASP supports... -
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- Beta-Lactam Plus Macrolide for Patients Hospitalized With CommunityAcquired Pneumonia: Difference Between Autumn and Spring
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Kim Y, Jeon Y, Kwon KT, Bae S, Hwang S, Chang HH, Kim SW, Lee WK, Yang KH, Shin JH, Shim EK
- KMID: 2536129
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2022 Nov;37(45):e324.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2022.37.e324
Background: The 2017 Korean guideline on community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) recommended beta-lactam plus macrolide combination therapy for patients hospitalized with severe pneumonia, and beta-lactam monotherapy for mild-to-moderate pneumonia. However, antibiotic treatment regimen... -
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- Antimicrobial resistance studies in staphylococci and streptococci isolated from cows with mastitis in Argentina
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Crespi E, Pereyra AM, Puigdevall T, Rumi MV, Testorelli MF, Caggiano N, Gulone L, Mollerach M, Gentilini ER, Srednik ME
- KMID: 2536698
- J Vet Sci.
- 2022 Nov;23(6):e12.
- doi: 10.4142/jvs.21062
Background: Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae are the main cause of clinical mastitis in dairy cattle in Argentina, whereas coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS) and environmental streptococci are the main cause of... -
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- Quantitative Evaluation of the Economic Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance on the Treatment of Community-Acquired Acute Pyelonephritis in Korea
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Cheong T, Ahn J, Kim YS, Pai H, Kim B
- KMID: 2534158
- Infect Chemother.
- 2022 Sep;54(3):456-469.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2022.0057
Background: The proportion of antimicrobial-resistant Enterobacteriales as a causative pathogen of community-acquired acute pyelonephritis (APN) has been increasing. The aim of this study was to quantitatively evaluate the impact of... -
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- Microorganisms Isolated from Urine Cultures and Their Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns at a Commercial Laboratory during 2018-2020
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Kwak B, Hong J, Bae HG, Park YS, Lee MK, Lee K, Lee KR
- KMID: 2530826
- Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev.
- 2022 Jun;27(1):51-58.
- doi: 10.14192/kjicp.2022.27.1.51
Background: Antimicrobial resistance of bacterial pathogens that cause urinary tract infections is a leading concern in Korea. This study analyzed the urine culture results and antimicrobial susceptibility trend in different... -
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- Antimicrobial Resistance for Chlamydia Trachomatis Genital Infection during Pregnancy in Japan
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Suzuki S, Hoshi Si, Sagara Y, Sekizawa A, Kinoshita K, Kitamura T
- KMID: 2527852
- Infect Chemother.
- 2022 Mar;54(1):173-175.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2022.0030
The current study examined the antimicrobial resistance of Chlamydia Trachomatis (CT) genital infection during pregnancy in Japan. We requested 2,146 obstetrical facilities that are members of Japan Association of Obstetricians... -
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- Molecular characteristics of Escherichia coli from bulk tank milk in Korea
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Yoon S, Lee YJ
- KMID: 2525547
- J Vet Sci.
- 2022 Jan;23(1):e9.
- doi: 10.4142/jvs.21084
Background: Escherichia coli, which causes subclinical or clinical mastitis in cattle, is responsible for transmitting antimicrobial resistance via human consumption of raw milk or raw milk products. Objectives: The objective of... -
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- Prevalence, species, and antimicrobial resistance of Acinetobacter in surgical practice and laboratory dog husbandry room environments
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Nakbubpa K, Janchawna R, Thumchop W, Panboonthong A, Pornsukarom S
- KMID: 2524462
- Korean J Vet Res.
- 2021 Sep;61(3):e26.
- doi: 10.14405/kjvr.2021.61.e26
Acinetobacter is a bacteria found in the environment and clinical specimens, causing nosocomial infection and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threats. This study examined the prevalence, species, and AMR characteristics of Acinetobacter... -
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- Guidelines on Implementing Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Korea
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Yoon YK, Kwon KT, Jeong SJ, Moon C, Kim B, Kiem S, Kim Hs, Heo E, Kim SW, Korean Society for Antimicrobial Therapy, Korean Society of Infectious Diseases, and Korean Society
- KMID: 2521264
- Infect Chemother.
- 2021 Sep;53(3):617-659.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2021.0098
These guidelines were developed as a part of the 2021 Academic R&D Service Project of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency in response to requests from healthcare professionals in... -
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- Ten-Year Prevalence Trends of Phenotypically Identified Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains in Clinical Specimens
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Yu SH, Lee JH, Kim MC, Choi SH, Chung JW, Lee MK
- KMID: 2512718
- Ann Lab Med.
- 2021 Jul;41(4):386-393.
- doi: 10.3343/alm.2021.41.4.386
Background: Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) strains were first detected in hospitals in Korea between the late 2000s and early 2010s. However, there is limited information regarding the prevalence of CA-MRSA... -
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- Prevalence and Molecular Epidemiology of ExtendedSpectrum-β-Lactamase (ESBL)-Producing Escherichia coli From Multiple Sectors of the Swine Industry in Korea: A Korean Nationwide Monitoring Program for a One Health Approach to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
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Kim YA, Kim H, Seo YH, Park GE, Lee H, Lee K
- KMID: 2512686
- Ann Lab Med.
- 2021 May;41(3):285-292.
- doi: 10.3343/alm.2021.41.3.285
Background: One health is a flexible concept with many facets, including the environment, community, and the nosocomial super-bacteria resistance network. We investigated the molecular prevalence of extended-spectrum-β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC)... -
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- Antimicrobial Susceptibility Trends of Streptococcus pneumoniae by Age Groups Over Recent 10 Years in a Single Hospital in South Korea
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Oh H, Heo ST, Kim M, Kim YR, Yoo JR
- KMID: 2514096
- Yonsei Med J.
- 2021 Apr;62(4):306-314.
- doi: 10.3349/ymj.2021.62.4.306
Purpose: Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) causes respiratory tract infections. Its non-vaccine serotypes and multidrug-resistant pneumococcal diseases have increased during the post-pneumococcal vaccination era. Therefore, it is important to understand the... -
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- Basic Bacteriology for Infection Control
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Kim B
- KMID: 2510133
- Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev.
- 2020 Dec;25(2):79-85.
- doi: 10.14192/kjicp.2020.25.2.79
As bacteria are pathogens that often cause healthcare-associated infections, it is important to understand their characteristics, in order to carry out proper infection control activities. Differences in virulence and site... -
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- Virulence and antimicrobial resistance genes of pathogenic Escherichia coli from piglets showing diarrhea before and after ban on antibiotic growth promoters in feed
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Do KH, Byun JW, Lee WK
- KMID: 2507025
- Korean J Vet Res.
- 2020 Sep;60(3):163-171.
- doi: 10.14405/kjvr.2020.60.3.163
Abstract: This study examined the prevalence of adherence factors, toxin genes, antimicrobial resistance phenotypes, and resistance genes in Escherichia coli (E. coli) isolated from piglets with diarrhea before and... -
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- Clonal Distribution of Clindamycin-Resistant Erythromycin-Susceptible (CRES) Streptococcus agalactiae in Korea Based on Whole Genome Sequences
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Takahashi T, Maeda T, Lee S, Lee DH, Kim S
- KMID: 2502567
- Ann Lab Med.
- 2020 Sep;40(5):370-381.
- doi: 10.3343/alm.2020.40.5.370
Background: The clindamycin-resistant erythromycin-susceptible (CRES) phenotype is rare in Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococci). We aimed to determine the molecular characteristics of CRES S. agalactiae using whole genome sequencing (WGS). Methods:... -
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- Molecular Epidemiology of Ciprofloxacin-Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from Community-Acquired Urinary Tract Infections in Korea
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Kim B, Seo MR, Kim J, Kim Y, Wie SH, Ki M, Cho YK, Lim S, Lee JS, Kwon KT, Lee H, Cheong HJ, Park DW, Ryu SY, Chung MH, Pai H
- KMID: 2503526
- Infect Chemother.
- 2020 Jun;52(2):194-203.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2020.52.2.194
Background: Escherichia coli is the predominant causative pathogen for community-acquired urinary tract infections (UTIs), and the increase in fluoroquinolone-resistant E. coli is of great concern in Korea. The objectives of... -
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