Abstract
BackgroundThe epidemiology of carriage of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing (ESBL-E) and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) in the general population is unknown.AimIn this observational study, the prevalence and risk factors for intestinal ESBL-E and CPE carriage in the Dutch general population were determined. ESBL-E were characterised.MethodsFrom 2014 to 2016, ca 2,000 residents were invited monthly to complete a questionnaire and provide a faecal sample, which was tested for ESBL-E. The first 1,758 samples were also tested for CPE. Risk factors for ESBL-E carriage were identified by multivariable logistic regression analysis. ESBL-E isolates underwent whole genome sequencing.ResultsOf 47,957 individuals invited, 4,177 (8.7%) completed the questionnaire and provided a faecal sample. ESBL-E were detected in 186 (4.5%) individuals, resulting in an adjusted prevalence of 5.0% (95% confidence interval (CI):3.4–6.6%). Risk factors were: born outside the Netherlands (odds ratio (OR): 1.99; 95% CI: 1.16−4.54), eating in restaurants > 20 times/year (OR: 1.70; 95% CI: 1.04−2.76), antibiotic use < 6 months ago (OR: 2.05; 95% CI: 1.05−4.03), swimming in sea/ocean < 12 months ago (OR: 1.63; 95% CI: 1.11−2.39), travelling to Africa (OR: 3.03; 95% CI: 1.23−7.46) or Asia (OR: 2.00; 95% CI: 1.02−3.90) < 12 months ago, and not changing kitchen towels daily (OR: 2.19; 95% CI: 1.24−3.87). The last had the largest population attributable risk (PAR) (47.5%). Eighty-four of 189 (44.4%) ESBL-E isolates carried bla CTX-M-15. Escherichia coli isolates belonged to 70 different sequence types (ST)s, of which ST131 (42/178 isolates; 23.6%) was most prevalent. Associations were observed between IncFIA plasmids and ST131 and bla CTX-M-27, and between IncI1 and ST88 and bla CTX-M-1. No CPE were detected.ConclusionsThe prevalence of ESBL-E carriage in the Netherlands’ community-dwelling population is 5.0%. Identified risk factors were mostly travelling (particularly to Asia and Africa) and kitchen hygiene. CPE were not detected.
Highlights
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) are present in different niches [1,2,3,4], providing multiple opportunities for transmission
Compared with the Dutch general population in 2015, the study population was – on average – older (50 vs 41 years), more frequently with both parents born in the Netherlands (97.5% vs 78.3%), and living in less densely populated areas (Supplement S3)
Antibiotic use in the past 6 months was reported by 450 participants (n = 3,943 respondents to this question; 11.4%), 334 (n = 4,132; 8.1%) had been hospitalised in the last year, and 650 (n = 4,099; 15.9%) participants used proton pump inhibitors (PPI) in the past 6 months
Summary
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) are present in different niches [1,2,3,4], providing multiple opportunities for transmission. Some assessments of prevalence of ESBL-E carriage in the community have been made, all these studies focused on specific groups, such as farmers [6], travellers [7,8], general practitioner’s (GP) patients [9], households with young children [10], or those living in either densely populated urban areas [11] or in rural areas [12,13]. A better understanding of the prevalence of and risk factors for carriage with ESBL-E in the general population might enhance our capacity to detect carriers entering the healthcare system. Aim: In this observational study, the prevalence and risk factors for intestinal ESBL-E and CPE carriage in the Dutch general population were determined.
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