T1323 Increased Prevalence of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Among Hospitalized IBD Patients

age of patients was 29 years (range, 15 47) and 71.8 % (n=22) were men. The median duration of illness was 70 months (range, 1-228 months). Twenty one patients (67.7%) had history of surgery for CD. 28 (90%) had taken ciprofloxacin previously. A total of 50 microorganisms isolated in 31 patients. More than two microorganisms isolated in 18 patients (58%). Isolated microorganisms were listed in Table. Eleven (91%) out of 12 Escherichia coli and all isolates of Klebsiella pneumonia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Acinetobacter baumanni are resistant against ciprofloxacin. Conclusion: Both gram positive bacteria and most of gram negative bacteria showed resistance against ciprofloxacin. Thus ciprofloxacin may not be appropriate for CD patients with abdominal abscess at this time. Initial antibiotics should cover gram-positive bacteria as well as gram negative bacteria other than ciprofloxacin. Table. Isolated microorganisms (n=50)