Abstract
In 2004, 65 CTX-M-producing Escherichia coli isolates were collected from infected patients in four French hospitals. The blaCTX-M-15 genes were predominant. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis highlighted a clonal propagation of CTX-M-15-producing strains belonging to phylogenetic group B2, notably in the community. The main risk factors for acquiring these isolates were urinary tract infections or the presence of a urinary catheter in diabetic or renal failure patients.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Electrophoresis, Gel, Pulsed-Field
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Escherichia coli / classification
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Escherichia coli / drug effects
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Escherichia coli / enzymology
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Escherichia coli / genetics*
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Escherichia coli Infections / epidemiology*
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Escherichia coli Infections / microbiology
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Female
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France / epidemiology
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Hospitals*
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Humans
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Male
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Molecular Epidemiology*
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Phylogeny
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Prevalence
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Risk Factors
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Urinary Tract Infections / epidemiology
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Urinary Tract Infections / microbiology
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beta-Lactamases / biosynthesis*
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beta-Lactamases / genetics
Substances
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beta-lactamase CTX-M-15
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beta-Lactamases