NICU Staphylococcus aureus
Publication Date: September 14, 2020
Key Points
Key Points
- S. aureus is a clinically important pathogen for NICU infants.
- Estimated incidence of S. aureus infection is up to 45 per 10,000 hospitalized infants.
- Neonates may acquire S. aureus as part of their normal developing microbiota, yet colonization predisposes to invasive infection.
Considerations
...Considerations...
...rs and Visitors Emphasize the importance...
...tations with Discordant MRSA Status...
Decolonization Intranasal mupirocin...
...ontact Precautions Maintain contact pre...
Interventions
...Interventions...
...ance Cultures No specific standard pr...