Infections and Colonization With the Third Group of Enterobacteriaceae in the Intensive Care Unit

Infections and Colonization With the Third Group of Enterobacteriaceae in the Intensive Care Impact on the Mortality and Morbidity

There is a lack of data whether colonization and infection with Enterobacteriaceae of the third group (EB3) affect the outcomes for ICU patients. This study evaluated the effects of EB3 colonization and infection on ICU mortality, ICU length of stay (LOS) and broad-spectrum antibiotic exposure. We focused on the sub type Enterobacter regarding its a priori higher risk of resistance.

Inclusion Criteria:

• adults critically ill patients admitted to the the participating ICUs during the study period
• with colonization and/or infection with a third group enterobacteriacea
• and with a lenght of stay > 24h

Exclusion Criteria:

• minors patients
• lenght of stay < 24h