Evaluation of Ertapenem use with Impact Assessment on Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBL) Production and Gram-Negative resistance in Singapore General Hospital (SGH)

Table 1 Types of infections for which ertapenem was used

	No. of Cases (%)
Bacteremia	306 (33.8)
Urinary tract infection	337 (37.2)
Intra-abdominal infection	141 (15.6)
Pneumonia	74 (8.2)
Skin and soft tissue infection	145 (16.0)
Others*	64 (7.1)

*Other infections for which ertapenem was used include: line sepsis, osteomyelitis, graft infections, surgical prophylaxis and CNS infections. Patients may have had more than one type of infection for ertapenem use. These infections may or may not be appropriate.for ertapenem use.

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