Increasing prevalence of ESBL production among Irish clinical Enterobacteriaceae from 2004 to 2008: an observational study

Increasing prevalence of ESBL production among Irish clinical Enterobacteriaceae from 2004 to 2008: an observational study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing <it>Enterobacteriaceae</it> infections are associated with delayed initiation of appropriate treatment, poor outcomes and increased hospital stay and expense. Although initia...

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Main Authors: Fennell Jérôme, Vellinga Akke, Hanahoe Belinda, Morris Dearbhaile, Boyle Fiona, Higgins Francis, Lyons Maura, O’Connell Karina, Keady Deirbhile, Cormican Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/12/116

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