Background The effectiveness of contact isolation for decreasing the spread of extended-
spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E) has been questioned. The aim …

Background: The beta-lactam groups of antibiotics are the largest group of antibacterial
agents used in clinical practice and they are frequently prescribed. The wide use of these …

Background Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)–producing pathogens represent
increasing challenges to physicians because of rising prevalence, high mortality, and …

Results of a 2003 survey carried out in Italy to evaluate the prevalence of extended-
spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing enterobacteria are presented. Eleven Italian …

Wards cohorting infected orthopaedic patients may be particularly prone to transmitting
extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E). We analyze …

Background The objective of this study is to analyze the factors that are associated with the
adequacy of empirical antibiotic therapy and its impact in mortality in a large cohort of …

Extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) are enzymes produced by a variety of Gram
negative bacteria which confer an increased resistance to commonly used antibiotics. They …

Background Extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) pathogens are associated with
morbidity and mortality. There is a paucity of data describing the treatments and outcomes of …

Purpose Infections due to multidrug resistant organisms have become a serious health
concern worldwide. The present study was conducted to investigate the spectrum of …

Background Infections due to extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing
Enterobacteriaceae pose a major public health threat due to poor outcomes and high …