Escherichia coli infection (invasive) (Escherichia coli (blood, CSF))
Clinical criteria
Not relevant for surveillance purposes
Laboratory criteria
Isolation of E. coli from blood or CSF.
Susceptibility to ampicillin, third-generation cephalosporins, meropenem, gentamicin and ciprofloxacin should be determined.
Epidemiological criteria
NA
Case classification
A. Possible case
NA
B. Probable case
NA
C. Confirmed case
Any person meeting the laboratory criteria
Current as of: 28 May 2018