| ESBLs: A Clear and Present Danger? | |
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PMID: 21766013 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) are enzymes produced by a variety of Gram negative bacteria which confer an increased resistance to commonly used antibiotics. They are a worrying global public health issue as infections caused by such enzyme-producing organisms are associated with a higher morbidity and mortality and greater fiscal burden. Coupled with increasing prevalence rates worldwide and an ever diminishing supply in the antibiotic armamentarium, these enzymes represent a clear and present danger to public health. This article aims to give an overview of the current situation regarding ESBLs, with a focus on the epidemiology and management of such infections. |
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Rishi H-P Dhillon; John Clark |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-06-06 |
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Title: Critical care research and practice Volume: 2012 ISSN: 2090-1313 ISO Abbreviation: Crit Care Res Pract Publication Date: 2012 |
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Created Date: 2011-07-18 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101539357 Medline TA: Crit Care Res Pract Country: Egypt |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 625170 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Medical Microbiology, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF, UK. |
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