Antibiotic Use Is Not a Risk Factor of Infection by Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Bacteria in Dr. Soetomo Hospital Surabaya

Infection by Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria confers a major challenge for clinicians due to limited treatment options and poor prognosis. Inappropriate antibiotic use is thought to cause the emergence of this resistant strain through selective pressure mechanisms. This s...

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Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Society for Microbiology 2016-04-01
Series:Microbiology Indonesia
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Online Access:https://jurnal.permi.or.id/index.php/mionline/article/view/354