Oral amoxicillin-clavulanic Acid treatment in urinary tract infections caused by extended-spectrum Beta-lactamase-producing organisms.

Background: Extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) are increasing problems. The involvement of ESBL-producing organisms is associated with higher rates of carbapenem usage in urinary tract infections (UTIs). Though some strains are susceptible to amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (AMC) in vitro, there is very less data about the consequences of AMC usage for such infections.

Do mobile phones of patients, companions and visitors carry multidrug-resistant hospital pathogens?

A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine bacterial colonization on the mobile phones (MPs) used by patients, patients' companions, visitors, and health care workers (HCWs). Significantly higher rates of pathogens (39.6% vs 20.