Emergence of and Risk Factors for Ciprofloxacin-Gentamicin-Resistant Escherichia coli Urinary Tract Infections in a Region of Quebec

oleh: Jacques Pépin, Mireille Plamondon, Caroline Lacroix, Isabelle Alarie

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wiley 2009-01-01

Deskripsi

BACKGROUND: An increased incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by ciprofloxacin-gentamicin-resistant Escherichia coli (CiGREC) has been observed in a tertiary care centre in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The risk factors for such infections remained unclear.