C3 and escherichia coli infection: Eleven variables were identified as independent risk factors for ESBL producing E. coli infection including Enterobacteriaceae colonization or infection in preceding year (OR=8.15, 95%CI 5.12–21.71), daily prednisone dose > 30mg (OR=5.48, 95%CI 3.12–13.72), low C3 levels (OR=2.17, 95%CI 1.62–6.71), nosocomial acquired infection (OR=4.12, 95%CI 1.98–8.85), etc. The model developed to predict ESBL producing E. coli infection was effective, with the AuROC of 0.840 (95% CI 0.799-0.876).