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.
What is Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase? Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) is an enzyme made by some bacteria. The enzyme prevents certain antibiotics from being able to kill the bacteria. The bacteria then become resistant to the antibiotics. This means stronger antibiotics must be used to kill the bacteria.