Contact Precautions for Preventing Nosocomial Transmission of Extended-Spectrum β Lactamase-Producin...
Contact Precautions for Preventing Nosocomial Transmission of Extended-Spectrum β Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli: A Point/Counterpoint Review
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United States: Oxford University Press
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English
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Contact precautions have been recommended for hospitalized patients colonized or infected with extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC). Despite such recommendations, a steady, worldwide increase of ESBL-EC has been reported. We discuss arguments in favor of and against contact precautions for ESBL-EC carriers. Healthcare...
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Contact Precautions for Preventing Nosocomial Transmission of Extended-Spectrum β Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli: A Point/Counterpoint Review
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1884477145
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1884477145
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1058-4838
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1537-6591
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10.1093/cid/cix258
