Risk Factors for Quinolone Resistance Among ESBL Producing Klebsiella Species
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This is a retrospective chart review. This proposed study aims to document the risk factors for quinolone resistance in bloodstream isolates of Klebsiella species. Additionally, the adequacy of empiric antibiotic therapy for Klebsiella bloodstream infections will be assessed.
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Detailed Description
This is a retrospective chart review. This proposed study aims to document the risk factors for quinolone resistance in bloodstream isolates of Klebsiella species. Additionally, the adequacy of empiric antibiotic therapy for Klebsiella bloodstream infections will be assessed. This research is (c) important because identification of risk factors may allow earlier initiation of appropriate therapy in patients infected with these bacteria. Additionally, we will identify whether horizontal spread is responsible for this increasing trend.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- must be quinolone resistant among ESBL producing klebsiella species
Exclusion Criteria:
- Those not meeting entry criteria
Contacts and Locations
Locations
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1 | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | United States | 15213 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Pittsburgh
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Brian Potoski, PharmD, University of Pittsburgh
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- PRO07070356
- investigator funding