Infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamases producing Enterobacteriaceae: clinical and economic impact in patients hospitalized in 2 teaching hospitals in Dakar, Senegal

Infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamases producing Enterobacteriaceae: clinical and economic impact in patients hospitalized in 2 teaching hospitals in Dakar, Senegal

Abstract Background Infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamases producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) are of major concern in clinical practice because of limited therapeutic options effective to treat them. Published studies showed that ESBL-E, widely spread in Europe, United States or A...

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Main Authors: Awa Ndir, Amadou Diop, Roughyatou Ka, Pape Makhtar Faye, Ndeye Mery Dia-Badiane, Babacar Ndoye, Pascal Astagneau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-04-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
ESBL
Enterobacteriaceae
Antibiotic resistance
Impact
Economic
Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-016-0114-7

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