Escherichia coli infection in Polish neonatology ICUs in 2009 to 2012

The aim of our study was the analysis of the epidemiology of infections caused by ECO in Polish NICUs and their resistance to antibiotics, with particular reference to their impact on the safety of infants with very low birth weight, and their relationship to the care of women who are pregnant and in labour. The routes of transmission of ECO strains were also evaluated.