Carmelo Antonio De Ani

Dr. Carmelo Antonio De Ani


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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11 January 2025 in Pathogens
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MTMarilena Trinchera
Marilena Trinchera
AMAngelina Midiri
Angelina Midiri
GMGiuseppe Mancuso
Giuseppe Mancuso
MLMaria Antonietta Lagrotteria
Maria Antonietta Lagrotteria
CACarmelo Antonio De Ani
Carmelo Antonio De Ani
CBCarmelo Biondo
Carmelo Biondo
The aim of this study was to investigate the differences between nosocomial and community microorganisms isolated from patients with UTI by determining their bacterial profile, antibiotic resistance and ability to produce biofilms. A retrospective study, based on bacterial isolates from consecutive urine samples collected between January 2019 and December 2023, was conducted at a university hospital. The main pathogens isolated from both community and hospital samples were the same, but their frequency of isolation differed. Compared with community-associated cases, hospital-associated infections have more isolates of Acinetobacter baumanii complex. In contrast, Proteus mirabilis isolates were more prevalent in community than in hospital infections. In both hospital and community isolates, gram-positive bacteria showed a lower overall antimicrobial resistance (22%) compared to gram-negative bacteria (30%). The data demonstrated that individual strains exhibited disparate degrees of capacity for biofilm formation. Additionally, the data indicate an inverse correlation between biofilm production and antibiotic resistance. Isolates from community patients exhibited lower capacities for biofilm production in comparison to the capacities demonstrated by microorganisms isolated from nosocomial patients (29% and 35%, respectively). Area-specific surveillance studies can provide valuable information on UTI pathogens and antimicrobial resistance patterns, which can be useful in guiding empirical treatment.