Long term impact of the SARS-CoV2 pandemic on the acquisition rate of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in a medical intensive care unit
In our ICU, ESBL-E acquisition increased during the COVID period. Multivariate analysis linked it to length of stay, ESBL-E prevalence, mechanical ventilation > 10 days, and hemodialysis. Further studies are needed to assess post-COVID trends.
Authors
- Vincent Dubée (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9982-4741)
- Hélène Le Guillou‐Guillemette (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9340-7680)
- Matthieu Eveillard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5916-3627)
- Rafaël Mahieu
- Mathilde Taillantou-Candau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2076-9702)
- Achille Kouatchet
- Alain Mercat
- Frédéric Moal
Institutions
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Angers (FR)
- Université d'Angers (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Infection Control
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2025.09.013
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00