Article
Significant increase of CTX-M-15-ST131 and emergence of CTX-M-27-ST131 Escherichia coli high-risk clones causing healthcare-associated bacteraemia of urinary origin in Spain (ITUBRAS-2 project).
The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy - 5 Sept 2023
Becerra-Aparicio Federico, Gómez-Zorrilla Silvia, Hernández-García Marta, Gijón Desiré, Siverio Ana, Berbel Dàmaris, Sánchez-Carrillo Carlos, Cercenado Emilia, Rivera Alba, de Malet Ana, Xercavins Mariona, Ruiz de Gopegui Enrique, Canoura-Fernández Luis, Martínez José Antonio, Seral Cristina, Del Pozo José Luis, Cotarelo Manuel, Díaz-Regañón Jazmín, Cantón Rafael, Oliver Antonio, Horcajada Juan Pablo, Ruiz-Garbajosa Patricia
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: To assess the microbiological characteristics of Escherichia coli causing healthcare-associated bacteraemia of urinary origin (HCA-BUO) in Spain (ITUBRAS-2 project), with particular focus on ESBL producers and isolates belonging to ST131 high-risk clone (HiRC). Clinical characteristics and outcomes associated with ST131 infection were investigated. METHODS: A total of 222 E. coli blood isolates were...
Topics
- Humans
- Escherichia coli
- Escherichia coli Infections
- Spain
- Molecular Epidemiology
- Genotype
- Bacteremia