First name
Jaclyn
Last name
Chu

Title

Fluoroquinolone resistance in pediatric bloodstream infections because of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species.

Year of Publication

2008

Number of Pages

70-3

Date Published

2008 Feb

ISSN Number

1527-3296

Abstract

<p>In pediatric bloodstream infections with fluoroquinolone (FQ)-resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsielia species, we noted an association between FQ resistance and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production (OR, 12; 95% CI: 2.28-83.8). A case control study revealed no significant risk factors (including prior antibiotic use) for FQ resistance among ESBL E coli and Klebsiella species (ESBL-EK).</p>

DOI

10.1016/j.ajic.2007.01.012

Alternate Title

Am J Infect Control

PMID

18241740

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