Epidemiology of Community - Associated Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamases (ESBL) Producing Escherichia Coli

University of Pittsburgh300 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to review patients with E. coli infections at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2010 to determine if these infections have arisen in the community rather than in hospitals or nursing homes.

This is chart review at UPMC. There is no human interaction.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

300

Conditions

Enterobacteriaceae Infections

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * All patients with E. coli, Klebsiella species and Proteus species infections during the time period of the study will be reviewed.

Locations (1)

UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Review whether ESBL-producing organisms (E. coli, Klebsiella species and Proteus species) are hospital-acquired, healthcare-associated or community-associated.

Time frame: 5 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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