Medical Definition of configuration. 1  1a: relative arrangement of parts or elementsb: the stable structural makeup of a chemical compound especially with reference to the space relations of the constituent atoms. 2  2: gestalt personality configuration.
Infections with multi-drug resistant E. coli, which is also known as ESBL (extended spectrum beta-lactamase), have been assumed to be a hospital phenomenon.
Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDRO) are bacteria that are resistant to many different. classes of antibiotics. Treatment options are limited for patients who become infected. with these organisms and infections with these organisms are associated with increased. lengths of stay, costs, and mortality.