sábado, 23 de noviembre de 2019

Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Enterobacteriaceae

Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Enterobacteriaceae

ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae

Medical illustration of E. coli, an example of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae
Type: Bacteria
Also known as: Extended-spectrum β-lactamase 
About: ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae are a concern in healthcare settings and the community. They can spread rapidly and cause or complicate infections in healthy people.
  • ESBL stands for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase. ESBLs are enzymes that break down commonly used antibiotics, such as penicillins and cephalosporins, making them ineffective. 
Estimated cases in hospitalized patients in 2017: 197,400 
Estimated deaths in 2017: 9,100

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