Epidemiology and risk factors for extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing organisms: A case control study at a tertiary care center in Lebanon

Recent antibiotic use is by far the most important predisposing factor to infection with ESBL-producing organisms. Such infections are associated with prolonged hospital stay and increased morbidity. Attention should be redirected toward the unjustified liberal use of broad-spectrum antibiotics both in the hospital and in the community.