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
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Interventions
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