Antibiotic Resistant ESBL-Producing E.coli Strain Spreading In UK An ESBL-producing E.coli strain, which is said to be harder to treat than MRSA, now infects about 30,000 people annually in Can illnesses caused by ESBL producing bacteria be treated? Yes, despite being resistant to many antibiotics, there are still antibiotics available to treat infections should they occur. Your doctor will discuss your antibiotic treatment options with you. Most ESBL-producing E. coli are resistant to cephalosporins, penicillins, fluoroquinolones, trimethoprim, tetracycline and some other antibiotics, leaving very limited options for oral treatment But klebsiella pneumoniae can be dangerous if they get into other parts of your body, especially if you're already sick. UpToDate: "Clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of ESBL, your doctor will identify which species of ESBL you have and then commence treatment with the appropriate antibiotics. WHO IS AT RISK FROM ESBL INFECTIONS? Infection Control Guidelines, 2013 NSW Dept. of Health, Infection Control Policy, PD 2007_036 . Fluoroquinolone-Resistant and Extended-Spectrum ?-Lactamase- (ESBL) production among patients with pyelonephritis in the current study The 2010 international treatment guidelines of the Infec-tious Disease Society of America (IDSA) recommend for acute Urinary tract infections (UTIs) the EAU guidelines recommend the use of aminoglycoside or carbapenems as first line therapy Palacios-Martin T, et al. Epidemiology, risk factors and comorbidity for urinary tract infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing ESBL in Urine - Treatment and Precautions A person who has been colonized by the ESBL is not treated, since there is no effective treatment that will kill the bacteria. Treating such a case will encourage the bacteria to become more resistant to antibiotic drugs. ISOLATION PRECAUTIONS (To Discontinue Isolation: Special medication precautions are required during tr