Research Article

Differences in Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Escherichia coli Virulence Factor Genes in the Baltic Sea Region

Table 1

Number of ESBL producing E. coli strains isolated from different countries and materials.

Origin of strains ()Estonia
()
Latvia
()
Lithuania
()
Russia
()

Urine () 110 (74%)52 (46%)19 (54%)85 (67%)
Blood () 7 (5%)8 (7%)7 (20%)5 (4%)
Wound () 23 (15%)37 (33%)7 (20%)25 (20%)
Respiratory tract () 9 (6%)15 (13%)2 (6%)12 (9%)