Abstract
Infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae are increasing in frequency and are associated with high mortality rates. Circulation of CTX-M-type ESBLs in the community is of particular concern, because it may confound standard infection-control measures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 682-690 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Clinical Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sep 2009 |
Keywords
- Community-Acquired Infections
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Enterobacteriaceae Infections
- Female
- Health Surveys
- Humans
- Male
- Microbial Sensitivity Tests
- Multivariate Analysis
- Prevalence
- ROC Curve
- Risk Factors
- World Health
- beta-Lactam Resistance
- beta-Lactamases