Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria are a
growing concern due to limited treatment options. Knowledge of the common uropathogens …

Background Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) are a
frequent cause of invasive infections worldwide. Carbapenems are nowadays the most used …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most prevalent bacterial infections affecting
humans, with a higher incidence among women. Pregnant women are at an increased risk …

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics continues to be a global public health problem. The choice
of the most effective antibiotic and the use of an adapted dose in the initial phase of the …

Purpose To investigate the clinical significance of infection-related ventilator-associated
complications (IVAC) and their impact on carbapenem consumption in mechanically …

Several studies suggest that alternatives to carbapenems, and particulary beta-lactam/beta-
lactamase inhibitor combinations, can be used for therapy of extended-spectrum beta …

The effectiveness of piperacillin/tazobactam for managing nosocomial pneumonia caused
by extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae is unknown. To …

Controversies over the management of infections caused by Am... : Current Opinion in
Infectious Diseases Controversies over the management of infections caused by Amp-C- and …

Purpose Pathophysiology and risk factors for Ureteral Stent-Associated Urinary Tract
Infection (USAUTI) have been poorly investigated. This situation results in highly diverse …

The creation of a pharmacokinetic (PK) curve, which follows the plasma concentration of an
administered drug as a function of time, is a critical aspect of the drug development process …