Prevalence of molecular types and mecA gene carriage of coagulase-negative Staphylococci in a neonatal intensive care unit: relation to nosocomial septicemia |
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| Authors: | Krediet T G Jones M E Janssen K Gerards L J Fleer A |
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| Institution: | Department of Neonatology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands. t.krediet@wkz.azu.nl |
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| Abstract: | Molecular typing of isolates revealed that neonatal coagulase-negative staphylococcal (CONS) septicemia is most frequently caused by predominant, antibiotic-resistant CONS types, which are widely distributed among both neonates and staff of the neonatal unit, suggesting cross-contamination. Therefore, infection control measures may be valuable in the prevention of this common nosocomial septicemia. |
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