Risk Factors for and Clinical Outcomes of Infections Caused by Extended-Spectrum-beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli in Children: Results of a 5 Year Study

ÇELEBİ S., Yuce N., Cakir D., Hacimustafaoglu M., ÖZKAYA G.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTION, vol.3, no.1, pp.5-10, 2009 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 3 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTION
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.5-10
  • Keywords: Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase, Escherichia coli, infection, risk factors, children, BLOOD-STREAM INFECTIONS, KLEBSIELLA-PNEUMONIAE, EPIDEMIOLOGY, RESISTANCE, BACTERIA, IMPACT
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: The prevalence of extended-spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) producing bacterial pathogens, particulary in intensive care units, has been increasing worldwide. The aim of this study was to define the risk factors and clinical outcomes associated with ESBL-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) infections in children.