Cystic fibrosis sputum media induces an overall loss of antibiotic susceptibility in Mycobacterium abscessus

Emily J. Baker, Gemma Allcott, Antonia Molloy, Jonathan A. G. Cox*

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Abstract

Mycobacterium abscessus complex (MABSC) comprises a group of environmental microorganisms, which are a concerning cause of opportunistic respiratory infections in patients with cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis. Only 45.6% of MABSC treatments are successful, and therefore this is a need to discover new antimicrobials that can treat these pathogens. However, the transferability of outcomes to the clinic is flawed by an inability to accurately represent the lung environment within the laboratory. Herein, we apply two preestablished formulations of sputum media (ACFS and SCFM1) to MABSC antibiotic susceptibility testing. Using conventional broth microdilution, we have observed strain and antibiotic dependent alterations in antimicrobial sensitivity in each sputum media compared standard laboratory media (7H9), with an overall reduction in susceptibility within the physiologically relevant conditions. We provide a timely contribution to the field of M. abscessus antibiotic discovery by emphasising the need for improved physiological relevance.
Original languageEnglish
Article number34
Number of pages8
Journalnpj Antimicrobials and Resistance
Volume2
Issue number1
Early online date5 Nov 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Nov 2024

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