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    Med Sci (Paris). 2009 Nov;25(11):939-44. doi: 10.1051/medsci/20092511939.

    [Extension of beta-lactamases producing bacteria is a worldwide concern].

    [Article in French]

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    Université Paris Descartes, CHU Necker-Enfants-Malades, APHP, microbiologie- hygiène hospitalière, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75743 Paris, France. jean-ralph.zahar@nck.aphp.fr

    Abstract

    Since 2000's, community extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) producing bacteria have spread worldwide, i.e. mostly Escherichia coli that produce ESBL such as CTX-M enzymes. Previous cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones usage are the two most frequent risk factors identified in patients that harbor ESBL-producing bacteria. In addition surveys have shown an alarming trend of associated resistance to others classes of antimicrobial agents among isolates. The emergence of ESBL-producing isolates limits the therapeutic options considerably. For serious systemic infections caused by ESBL-producing bacteria, carbapenems should be regarded as drugs of choice. Preventing the spread and appropriately managing these infections caused by community acquired ESBL producing bacteria have become mandatory.

    PMID:
    19951668
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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