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Risk Factors for Extended-Spectrum-β-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli in Community-Onset Bloodstream Infection: Impact on Long-Term Care Hospitals in Korea.

Yae Jee BaekYoung Ah KimDokyun KimJong Hee ShinYoung UhKyeong Seob ShinJeong Hwan ShinSeok Hoon JeongGeun Woo LeeEun Ji LeeDong Sook KimYoon Soo Park
Published in: Annals of laboratory medicine (2021)
In Korea, 27% of CO E. coli BSI were caused by ESBL producers. From perspectives of empirical treatment and infection control, history of admission to an LTCH and antimicrobial use should be noted.
Keyphrases
  • escherichia coli
  • long term care
  • klebsiella pneumoniae
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • staphylococcus aureus
  • biofilm formation
  • multidrug resistant
  • gram negative
  • replacement therapy