Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Gram-negative pathogens are a major
cause of resistance to expanded-spectrum β-lactam antibiotics. Since their discovery in the …

Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae are a major global
public health concern. Presently, Escherichia coli with CTX-Ms are the most common …

Scope These ESCMID guidelines address the targeted antibiotic treatment of third-
generation cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacterales (3GCephRE) and carbapenem …

Despite being members of gut microbiota, Enterobacteriaceae are associated with many
severe infections such as bloodstream infections. The β-lactam drugs have been the …

Several MALDI-TOF MS-based methods have been proposed for rapid detection of
antimicrobial resistance. The most widely studied methods include assessment of β …

Objective To assess the variation of effect estimates in the analysis of mortality and length of
stay (LOS) in patients with infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) …

Background The burden of bloodstream infections remains high worldwide and cannot be
confined to short-term in-hospital mortality. We aimed to develop scores to predict short-term …

Background Bacterial infections are the most frequent complications in patients with
malignancy, and the epidemiology of nosocomial infections among cancer patients has …

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect up to 15% of all hospitalized patients,
representing a global concern. Major causes include the persistent microbial contamination …

Promoting the optimal use of antibiotics through evidence-based recommendations should
be regarded as a crucial step in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance. Within this …