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Emergence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli in catheter-associated urinary tract infection in neurogenic bladder patients.
American journal of infection control - 1 Mar 2014
Takaba Kei, Shigemura Katsumi, Osawa Kayo, Nomi Masashi, Fujisawa Masato, Arakawa Soichi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is a common clinic problem. The purpose of this study was to investigate recent trends in CAUTI in neurogenic bladder patients focusing on extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli. METHODS: Isolates from the urine of neurogenic bladder patients with UTI were investigated. Nine strains of ESBL-producing E coli were assayed by...
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