Increasing proportions of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing isolates among Escherichia coli from urine and bloodstream infections: results from a nationwide surveillance network, Finland, 2008 to 2019

ConclusionsConsidering the ageing population and their risk ofE. coli BSI and UTI, the increase in the annual proportions of ESBL-producing E. coli is concerning, and these increasing trends should be carefully monitored.

Source: Eurosurveillance - October 26, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Heikki Ilmavirta, Jukka Ollgren, Kati R äisänen, Tuure Kinnunen, Antti J Hakanen, Jari Jalava and Outi Lyytikäinen Source Type: research