TY - BOOK ID - 146009062 TI - Extended-Spectrum ß-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae : Antibiotic Consumption, Detection and Resistance Epidemiology PY - 2014 SN - 9789175194042 PB - Linkopings Universitet DB - UniCat KW - Beta lactamases. KW - Escherichia coli. KW - Beta lactamases KW - Escherichia coli UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:146009062 AB - This dissertation by Åse Östholm Balkhed focuses on the epidemiology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria, particularly in a Swedish county. It examines antibiotic resistance patterns, detection methods, and risk factors associated with ESBL-producing pathogens such as Escherichia coli. The study highlights the prevalence and regional dominance of CTX-M enzymes and reports on antibiotic susceptibility testing, noting limited treatment options due to multidrug resistance. A significant finding is the correlation between international travel and the acquisition of ESBL-producing bacteria, with older travelers at higher risk. The research underscores the need for improved diagnostics, hygiene, and rational antibiotic use to combat the spread of resistant bacteria. ER -