Abstract

The prevalence of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) is rapidly increasing worldwide. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ESBL-E carriage in hospitalised patients and the relative contribution of nosocomial acquisition.

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  • Introduction / objectives The prevalence of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) is rapidly increasing worldwide

  • This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ESBL-E carriage in hospitalised patients

  • a prevalence survey was performed in all patients

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Prevalence of carriage of ESBL producing enterobacteriaceae in a Dutch teaching hospital. From International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control (ICPIC 2011) Geneva, Switzerland. Introduction / objectives The prevalence of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) is rapidly increasing worldwide. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ESBL-E carriage in hospitalised patients and the relative contribution of nosocomial acquisition

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