Epidemiology of and risk factors associated with third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Escherichia coli carriage in children: A comparison between regions in Taiwan
This study documented elevated fecal carriage rates of 3GCR and MDR E. coli across regions of Taiwan. The study also identified numerous demographic and environmental factors that require implementing comprehensive strategies to address this public health challenge.
Authors
- Ming‐Fang Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6569-3643)
- Jia Cheng
- Hsin Chi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2385-344X)
- Wan-Ling Chiang
Institutions
- Mackay Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatrics & Neonatology
- Published
- 2024-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedneo.2024.07.007
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital