Purpose Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae are an
increasing concern regarding antibiotic resistance and their potential to cause serious
infections which are difficult to treat. The purpose of this surveillance programme was to
assess the incidence of ESBL in adults amongst urinary isolates, identify risk factors, and
detail the antibiotic susceptibility profile in order to guide empirical treatment. Methods From
2006 to 2014, we reviewed 21,414 positive urine cultures for E. coli and Klebsiella sp. from a …

Fresh vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, but microbial contamination of fruits
and vegetables is a serious concern to human health, not only for the presence of foodborne
pathogens but because they can be a vehicle for the transmission of antibiotic-resistant
bacteria. This work aimed to investigate the importance of fresh produce in the transmission
of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae. A total of 174
samples of vegetables (117) and farm environment (57) were analysed to determine …