Abstract
A case-control study to determine risk factors for clinical infection with Escherichia coli was conducted among nursing home residents colonized with fluoroquinolone-resistant E. coli. Among 94 subjects, 11 (12%) developed infections with E. coli. Risk factors included the presence of a urinary catheter or tracheostomy, diabetes mellitus, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole exposure.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Case-Control Studies
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Cross Infection / drug therapy
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Cross Infection / etiology*
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Cross Infection / microbiology
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Diabetes Complications / microbiology
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Drug Resistance, Bacterial
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Escherichia coli / drug effects*
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Escherichia coli Infections / drug therapy
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Escherichia coli Infections / etiology*
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Female
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Fluoroquinolones / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Nursing Homes / statistics & numerical data*
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Risk Factors
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Tracheostomy / adverse effects
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / adverse effects
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / therapeutic use
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Urinary Catheters / adverse effects
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Fluoroquinolones
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination