Method for phenotypic detection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases in enterobacter species in the routine clinical setting

J Clin Microbiol. 2011 Jul;49(7):2711-3. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00864-11. Epub 2011 May 11.

Abstract

In 271 Enterobacter blood culture isolates from 12 hospitals, extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) prevalence varied between 0% and 30% per hospital. High prevalence was associated with dissemination, indicating the potential relevance of infection control measures. Screening with cefepime or Vitek 2, followed by a cefepime/cefepime-clavulanate Etest, was an accurate strategy for ESBL detection in Enterobacter isolates (positive predictive value, 100%; negative predictive value, 99%).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Bacteremia / microbiology
  • Clinical Laboratory Techniques / methods*
  • Enterobacter / enzymology*
  • Enterobacter / isolation & purification
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests / methods
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • beta-Lactamases / biosynthesis*
  • beta-Lactams / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • beta-Lactams
  • beta-Lactamases