Extended spectrum beta lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae infections: a review of the literature

  • J Perinatol. 2003 Sep;23(6):439-43. doi: 10.1038/sj.jp.7210973.
Archana Gupta  1 ,  Krow Ampofo ,  David Rubenstein ,  Lisa Saiman
Affiliations
  • 1. Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of New York, New York Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.
PMID: 13679928 DOI: 10.1038/sj.jp.7210973
Abstract

Infections caused by extended-spectrum Beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing pathogens, particularly Klebsiella pneumoniae, are increasing. The epidemiology of ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae, the mechanisms of resistance, and treatment strategies for infections caused by these organisms are reviewed.