Speaker

 Dr Adhi Kristianto Sugianli Clinical pathologist, senior lecturer, and researcher – Department of Clinical Pathology Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital/Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia

Objectives of the Lecture

In this webinar, we will be focusing on the application and interpretation of integrated clinical and laboratory testing for better and effective patient management.

Abstract of Lecture

Gram-Negative Bacteria (GNB) have been widely reported to cause worldwide infections and life-threatening. The high prevalence of drug-resistant GNB causes the treatment of GNB to become difficult. This case report describes a stepwise laboratory approach and interpretation for Gram-negative bacteria infection in sepsis patients. An 84-year-old female patient with a history of congestive heart failure, after three weeks of hospitalization, GNB was proven as the cause of sepsis. Laboratory approach for inflammation (C-reactive protein, procalcitonin) was made and confirmed with a positive culture of several specimens (sputum, urine, and blood). The identification of bacterial-culture revealed as Carbapenem-resistance Klebsiella pneumoniae and Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamases Escherichia coli. This case highlights GNB as a potential agent to worsen the infection (sepsis) and also a useful approach for the detection of multidrug-resistant bacteria, particularly in secondary hospital settings. The application and interpretation of integrated clinical and laboratory criteria may bring out better and effective patient management.

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