Search for dissertations about: "Extended spectrum β-lactamase ESBL"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words Extended spectrum β-lactamase ESBL.
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1. Epidemiology of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli
Abstract : Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase and plasmid mediated AmpC (ESBL/pAmpC)-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) has during the last decades emerged worldwide and is now an increasing problem in both human and animal health. READ MORE
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2. Long-term molecular epidemiology of extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Escherichia coli in a low-endemic setting
Abstract : Escherichia coli is a commensal inhabitant in the gastro-intestinal tract of humans and animals but it is also the most common bacterial species causing urinary tract infection, which ranges in severity from distal cystitis to urosepsis and septic shock. During the past decades, the prevalence of antibiotic resistant E. READ MORE
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3. Clinical Impact of Bloodstream Infections – Characterization, Risk factors and Outcome
Abstract : Bloodstream infection (blood poisoning) and antibiotic resistance are increasing worldwide, and already cause the loss of millions of human lives each year. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), bloodstream infections (BSIs) represent 20% of global mortality on a par with cardiac infarct, stroke, and major trauma. READ MORE
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4. MRSA and other resistant bacteria : prevalence, patient and staff experiences, wounds and infection control
Abstract : Antibiotic resistance has become a major and serious global problem in healthcare. Limited treatment options for infections caused by these organisms can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. READ MORE
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5. Novel diagnostic methods for rapid characterization of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase- and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae
Abstract : Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli are two of the most clinically important pathogens of the family Enterobacteriaceae. Both can cause severe infections includ-ing urinary tract infections (UTI), bloodstream infections (BSI) and pneumonia. Both are also involved in dissemination of antibiotic resistance. READ MORE