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 are multi-drug resistant organisms? Multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) are common bacteria (germs) that have developed resistance to multiple types of antibiotics. These bacteria are present on the bodies of many people, including on the skin, in the nose or other moist areas of the body, and in secretions.