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
...onsiderations...
...bers and Visitors Emphasize the importance o...
...Gestations with Discordant MRSA Status Us...
...Intranasal mupirocin twice daily f...
...ntact Precautions Maintain contact precautio...
Interventions
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...illance Cultures No specific standard protocol...