Intrafamilial transmission of extended-spectrum- -lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica Babelsberg among the families of internationally adopted children

Abstract

International travellers, transfer of patients and now adoption may contribute to the global emergence of MDR bacteria. Thus, in addition to the usual screening of adopted children for infectious diseases, additional screening for MDR bacteria should be recommended, at least for children coming from countries with a high prevalence of MDR bacteria.