Extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase (ESBL) - producing bacteria are a group of bacteria that produce enzymes (beta-lactamases) that can break down many common antibiotics, making antibiotics ineffective. The significance of ESBL production in bacteria is that antibiotic treatment options may be limited for certain infections.
More Information about ESBL |
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Reporting |
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Individual cases are not reportable to the Health Unit. |
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Should one go to childcare, school, or work if they have ESBL? |
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No exclusion necessary unless too ill to participate in regular activities. Follow the direction of your healthcare provider or occupational health at your workplace. Note: Exclusion guidelines may differ for healthcare workers. |
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Healthcare Provider Information |
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Public Health Ontario: ESBL - Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Confirmation PIDAC: Routine Practices and Additional Precautions in all Healthcare Settings, 3rd edition |
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Reference |
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Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee. February 2013. Annex to Routine Practices and Additional Precautions. Annex A: Screening, Testing and Surveillance for Antibiotic Resistant Organisms (AROs) in all Health Care Settings. Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Toronto: Canada. |
Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.
Last updated: August 2024