Risk factors for relapse or persistence of bacteraemia caused by Enterobacter spp.: a case–control study

Risk factors for relapse or persistence of bacteraemia caused by Enterobacter spp.: a case–control study

Abstract Background Enterobacter spp. possess chromosomal AmpC beta-lactamases that may be expressed at high levels. Previous studies have demonstrated a risk of relapsed bacteraemia following therapy with third generation cephalosporins (3GCs). What additional factors predict microbiological failur...

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Main Authors: Patrick N. A. Harris, Anna M. Peri, Anita M. Pelecanos, Carly M. Hughes, David L. Paterson, John K. Ferguson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-01-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Enterobacter cloacae
Enterobacter aerogenes
Beta-lactamase
AmpC
Bacteraemia
Outcomes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-017-0177-0

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