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Transmission of an extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (sequence type ST131) strain between a father and daughter resulting in septic shock and Emphysematous pyelonephritis.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Nov 2009
Ender Peter T, Gajanana Deepakraj, Johnston Brian, Clabots Connie, Tamarkin Frank J, Johnson James R
Abstract excerpt
Probable transmission of an extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli strain (sequence type ST131) between a father and daughter was documented. The father developed severe, recurrent pyelonephritis with multiple small abscesses; the daughter later developed septic shock, bacteremia, and extensive emphysematous pyelonephritis. This multidrug-resistant E. coli clone appears to be highly...
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