Acquisition and Long-term Carriage of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in US International Travelers. (21st December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Worby, Colin J; Earl, Ashlee M; Turbett, Sarah E; Becker, Margaret; Rao, Sowmya R; Oliver, Elizabeth; Taylor Walker, Allison; Walters, Maroya; Kelly, Paul; Leung, Daniel T; Knouse, Mark; Hagmann, Stefan H F; Ryan, Edward T; LaRocque, Regina C
• Is Part Of: Open forum infectious diseases. Volume 7:Number 12(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-12-21
• Subjects: antibiotic resistance -- CRE -- ESBL -- mcr -- travelers' health; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa543
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2328-8957

Abstract

Abstract: We performed prospective screening of stool for multidrug-resistant organisms from 608 US international travelers and identified an acquisition rate of 38% following travel. Carriage rates remained significantly elevated for at least 6 months post-travel. Travel-related diarrhea was a risk factor for acquisition, as well as for long-term carriage upon return. Abstract : International travel contributes to the global dissemination of antibiotic resistance. In a prospective study of 608 US travelers, we determined that travel-related diarrhea and antibiotic use were associated with both acquisition and long-term carriage of multidrug resistant organisms.