%0 Journal Article
%T Learning from an outbreak: ESBL- the essential points
%A Shanmuganathan C
%A Ananthakrishnan A
%A Jayakeerthi S
%A Kanungo R
%J Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
%D 2004
%I Medknow Publications
%X Extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae have emerged as important nosocomial pathogens. The present report describes an outbreak of ESBL positive K.pneumoniae in a neonatal intensive care unit of a tertiary care center in southern India. The clinical and microbiological significance of multiresistant gram negative ESBL producers have been discussed in light of this outbreak by multi-resistant gram negative bacilli. The review also offers some practical guidance regarding infection control and therapeutic options.
%K Extended spectrum beta-lactamase
%K Klebsiella pneumoniae
%K neonatal intensive care unit
%U http://www.ijmm.org/article.asp?issn=0255-0857;year=2004;volume=22;issue=4;spage=255;epage=257;aulast=Shanmuganathan