Community-onset extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli: importance of international travel

KB Laupland, DL Church, J Vidakovich, M Mucenski… - Journal of Infection, 2008 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli have
emerged as significant causes of community-onset disease. We sought to identify risk factors
for acquiring community-onset ESBL-producing E. coli. METHODS: Prospective, population-
based surveillance for ESBL-producing E. coli was performed in the Calgary Health Region
(population 1.2 million), Canada during a two-year period. RESULTS: 247 patients were
identified; 177 (72%; 7.6 per 100,000/year) were community acquired, and 70 (28%; 3.0 per …
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