The first report of antibiotic resistance and virulence factor profiles in multidrug-resistant clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae from Pontianak, Indonesia
10.24171/j.phrp.2024.0242
- Author:
Mardhia MARDHIA
1
;
Delima Fajar LIANA
;
Mahyarudin MAHYARUDIN
;
Hariyanto IH
Author Information
1. Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak, Indonesia
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:
Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives
2025;16(2):160-168
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objectives:Klebsiella pneumoniae is known as one of the most common causes of hospitalacquired infections. Its prevalence poses substantial challenges to both hospital and publichealth systems, particularly due to the rise of multidrug‐resistant strains. Understandingthe epidemiology and resistance properties of K. pneumoniae can inform antimicrobial stewardship and infection control programs. A cross-sectional study was employed from November 2021 to November 2023.
Methods:A total of 24 isolates underwent antimicrobial susceptibility testing using the disk diffusion method, an extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production test, and molecular gene detection.
Results:The study found that 95.8% of clinical isolates were classified as multidrug-resistant.All isolates were resistant to ampicillin (100%). A high percentage of isolates were resistant to cefazolin (91.7%), ceftriaxone (87.5%), cefotaxime (87.5%), cefepime (87.5%), ciprofloxacin (83.3%), and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (83.3%). Of the 24 isolates, 87.5% harbored ESBL genes, while the frequencies for GES, NDM, SIM, and OXA-48 were 16.7%, 20.8%, 8.3%, and 41.7%, respectively. Notably, the OXA-23 and OXA-51 genes, which are typically associated with Acinetobacter baumannii, were detected in 16.7% and 20.8% of isolates, respectively.Moreover, the prevalence of virulence genes rmpA, acrAB, and tolC was 0%, 95.8%, and 87.5%, respectively.
Conclusion:This study demonstrated a high level of antibiotic resistance and a significant presence of virulence genes among K. pneumoniae isolates. Consequently, these findings represent a critical public health issue that requires heightened awareness among all stakeholders, including health workers.
