Risk factors for infections with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli in a county of Southern Sweden.
Författare
Summary, in English
It is important to identify patients who are at risk for infections with extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria in order to reduce mortality, to avoid spread of resistant bacteria in hospitals, and to minimize the number of patients receiving unnecessary treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics. A case-control survey among Swedish patients was performed at Skåne University Hospital to identify risk factors for developing an infection with ESBL-producing Escherichia coli in a low endemic country.
Avdelning/ar
- Infectious Diseases Research Unit
- Klinisk mikrobiologi, Malmö
Publiceringsår
2013
Språk
Engelska
Sidor
93-97
Publikation/Tidskrift/Serie
Infection and Drug Resistance
Volym
6
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Dokumenttyp
Artikel i tidskrift
Förlag
Dove Medical Press Ltd.
Ämne
- Infectious Medicine
Status
Published
Forskningsgrupp
- Infectious Diseases Research Unit
- Clinical Microbiology, Malmö
ISBN/ISSN/Övrigt
- ISSN: 1178-6973