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01-12-2023 | Ertapenem | Original Article

Perianal abscess in children: an evaluation of microbiological etiology and the effectiveness of antibiotics

Authors: Gizem Guner Ozenen, Aybuke Akaslan Kara, Arife Ozer, Pelin Kacar, Deniz Ergun, Aysenur Aydin, Incinur Genisol Ataman, Kamer Polatdemir, Ayse Demet Payza, Yelda Sorguc, Akgun Oral, Nuri Bayram, Ilker Devrim

Published in: Pediatric Surgery International | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Purpose

We aimed to evaluate the demographic characteristics of children with perianal abscess, distribution of microbiological etiology, antibiotic susceptibility, and identify the effectiveness and coverage of antibiotics due to culture results.

Methods

A retrospective study was designed to evaluate pediatric patients with perianal abscesses between January 2013 and December 2022.

Results

A total of 197 episodes in 135 patients were evaluated. The median age of the patients was 10 months (22 days–17 years). The isolated microorganisms were Gram-positive bacteria in 56 (28.4%) patients and Gram-negative bacteria in 141 (71.6%) patients. The most common isolated species was Escherichia coli (n = 70, 35.5%), followed by Klebsiella spp. (n = 48, 24.4%), Staphylococcus aureus (n = 37, 18.9%), and Enterobacter spp. (n = 9, 4.5%). Forthy-two percent (n = 58) of isolates were positive for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase, 8% (n = 11) were carbapenem-resistant in Gram-negative bacteria, and 37.5% (n = 21) were methicillin-resistant, 7.1% (n = 4) were vancomycin-resistant in Gram-positive bacteria. According to bacterial culture results, ertapenem plus glycopeptide had the highest antimicrobial coverage rate (92.3%), followed by ertapenem plus clindamycin (89.8%), ertapenem (81.7%), third-generation cephalosporin plus glycopeptide (82.2%), third-generation cephalosporin plus clindamycin (69.5%).

Conclusion

Ertapenem can be a good choice in the empirical treatment of perianal abscesses in children due to its high coverage rate.

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Title: Perianal abscess in children: an evaluation of microbiological etiology and the effectiveness of antibiotics
Authors: Gizem Guner Ozenen
Aybuke Akaslan Kara
Arife Ozer
Pelin Kacar
Deniz Ergun
Aysenur Aydin
Incinur Genisol Ataman
Kamer Polatdemir
Ayse Demet Payza
Yelda Sorguc
Akgun Oral
Nuri Bayram
Ilker Devrim
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Ertapenem
Antibiotic
Clindamycin
Cephalosporin Antibiotic
Carbapenem Antibiotic
Escherichia Coli
Published in: Pediatric Surgery International / Issue 1/2023
Print ISSN: 0179-0358
Electronic ISSN: 1437-9813
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-023-05556-1

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Perianal abscess in children: an evaluation of microbiological etiology and the effectiveness of antibiotics

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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