NICU Staphylococcus aureus
Publication Date: September 13, 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
...iderations
...ily Members and Visitors Emphasize t...
...ons with Discordant MRSA Status Use conta...
Decolonization Intranasal mupirocin twice...
...t Precautions Maintain contact precautions...
Interventions
...rventions...
...ance Cultures No specific standard prot...