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A Neonatal Specialist With Recurrent Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) Carriage Implicated in the Transmission of MRSA to Newborns

Authors :
Méan, M.
Mallaret, M. R.
Andrini, P
Recule, C.
Debillon, T.
Pavese, P.
Croizé, J.
Source :
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology; May 2007, Vol. 28 Issue: 5 p625-628, 4p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

This study reports an investigation of outbreaks of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) infection and colonization involving 17 newborns in the neonatal unit of a teaching hospital. A neonatal specialist colonized with MRSA that eventually became mupirocin-resistant was implicated as a recurrent source of transmission of MRSA to newborns.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0899823X and 15596834
Volume :
28
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs38580867
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/513616