Nosocomial bloodstream infections caused by<i>Escherichia coli</i>and<i>Klebsiella</i><i>pneumoniae</i>resistant to third-generation cephalosporins, Finland, 1999–2013: Trends, patient characteristics and mortality

Abstract

A sharp increase in nosocomial BSIs caused by ESBL producing bacteria was observed. Identification of patients for screening pose a challenge, emphasising the role of infection control guidelines and antibiotic policy in prevention.