Research Article: Incidence of and Risk Factors for Third-Generation Cephalosporin-Resistant Escherichia coli Bloodstream Infections in Children
Introduction:
Bloodstream infection (BSI) is responsible for more than million deaths per year, and Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) is one of the most common pathogens causing BSIs. The immediate administration of broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents may be crucial to avoid delayed antimicrobial therapy. However, as the antibiotic administration time window for BSIs has been emphasized in recent years, , overtreatment may be also be an urgent problem for clinicians.
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