Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains Producing Extended-Spectrum B-Lactamases in Spain: Microbiological and Clinical Features

Creators: Ruiz de Alegría, C.; Rodríguez-Baño, Jesús; Cano, M. E.; Hernández-Bello, José R.; Calvo, J.; Román, E.; Díaz, Miguel A.; Pascual Hernández, Álvaro; Martínez-Martínez, Luis

Others:: Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Medicina; Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Microbiología

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Extended-spectrum B-lactamases (ESBL) of the CTX-M, SHV, and TEM families were recognized in 76 (67%), 31 (27%), and 6 (5%) isolates, respectively, among 162 ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (ESBLKp) strains obtained in a multicenter study in Spain. Predisposing factors for ESBL-Kp acquisition included invasive procedures, mechanical ventilation, and previous antimicrobial use.

Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains Producing Extended-Spectrum B-Lactamases in Spain: Microbiological and Clinical Features

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