ESBL-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
Learn more: CDC’s ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae website
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