Infections caused by extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing pathogens,
particularly Klebsiella pneumoniae, are increasing. The epidemiology of ESBL-producing K …

We present a large outbreak of ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in a neonatal
intensive care unit that resulted in 31 colonized infants, 10 invasive infections, and 5 …

Klebsiella pneumoniae is medically the most important organism of the Klebsiella species. It
is responsible for a significant proportion of hospital-acquired infections including …

Bloodstream infections caused by extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing
Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates are a major concern for clinicians, since they markedly …

The prevalence of antibiotic resistance among extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-
producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae has increased markedly in recent …

Outbreaks caused by extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Klebsiella
pneumoniae are difficult to control and closure of an affected unit is sometimes necessary …

Limited information exists regarding Klebsiella pneumoniae's production of an extended-
spectrum β-lactamase (KP-ESBL) in pediatric patients, particularly solid-organ transplant …

An outbreak due to extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae
(ESBL-KP) was detected from May 1993 to June 1995. A total of 145 patients, particularly …

Background: The prevalence of extended-spectrum b-lactamaseproducing organisms and
their antimicrobial resistance patterns may vary between geographic areas. Objectives: To …

Background and Purpose: Infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-
producing Gramnegative bacilli constitute a growing problem worldwide. However, studies …