Aim: Community-acquired infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-
producing bacteria are an emerging problem. Digestive tract colonization is a prerequisite …

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of fecal carriage of
extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria, enzyme types, and risk …

Objective: The isolation of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria has
increased worldwide. Fecal colonization with ESBL-producing isolates is considered a …

Introduction: Bloodstream infection caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-
producing pathogens has become a serious concern worldwide. The purpose of this study …

We determined the faecal carriage of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-[‎ ESBL]‎-producing
bacteria in the community in Saudi Arabia. A total of 716 faecal specimens [‎ from 505 …

Background: Community‑acquired infection caused by extended‑spectrum beta‑lactamase
(ESBL)‑producing microorganisms has an increasing frequency. Aim: The aim of this study …

This study was conducted at a 900+ bed general teaching hospital, from May to September
2007, in Iran. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of extended-spectrum …

Abstract Introduction: Infection with Extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) producing
bacteria is considered as serious health problem worldwide. The aim of this cross-sectional …

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the presence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase
(ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae in different environments. Methods: Clinical samples …

Abstract Objectives In 2006, 0.6% of healthy subjects living in the Paris area had extended-
spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli in their gut. To assess the …