Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae hospital acquired bacteremia. Risk factors and clinical outcome.

Abstract

Elderly age, diabetes, invasive devices and prior third generation cephalosporin therapy are the major risk factors for hospital acquired ESBL K.pneumoniae bacteremia, leading to significantly higher mortality and prolonged hospitalization. Infection control measures should be aggressively followed to prevent such infections among these high risk patients.