Outcome of urinary tract infections caused by extended spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in children.
| Title | Outcome of urinary tract infections caused by extended spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in children. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Authors | Tratselas, A., Iosifidis E., Ioannidou M., Saoulidis S., Kollios K., Antachopoulos C., Sofianou D., & Roilides E. J. |
| Journal | Pediatr Infect Dis J |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pagination | 707-10 |
| Date Published | 2011 Aug |
| ISSN | 1532-0987 |
| Keywords | Anti-Bacterial Agents, beta-Lactam Resistance, beta-Lactamases, Case-Control Studies, Child, Child, Preschool, Enterobacteriaceae, Enterobacteriaceae Infections, Female, Humans, Infant, Male, Treatment Outcome, Urinary Tract Infections |
| Abstract | The outcome of patients with urinary tract infections caused by extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL)-producing bacteria (cases) was compared with that of matched controls with urinary tract infections caused by non-extended spectrum β-lactamases-producing isolates. Significantly, more case patients received inappropriate empiric therapy than controls. Nevertheless, clinical and microbiologic outcomes as well as formation of renal scars did not differ between the 2 groups. |
| DOI | 10.1097/INF.0b013e31820d7ec4 |
| Alternate Journal | Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J. |
| PubMed ID | 21248655 |
