The diversity of ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae species complex and ESBL-Escherichia coli within patients is low and colonization with the same strain may persist for long periods. Authors utilise clinical and microbiological data from electronic health records to investigate genetic diversity of colonizing and infecting strains.
- Lisandra Aguilar-Bultet
- Ana B. García-Martín
- Sarah Tschudin-Sutter