Title
Fluoroquinolone resistance in pediatric bloodstream infections because of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species.
Year of Publication
2008
Author
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