High load of multi-drug resistant nosocomial neonatal pathogens carried by cockroaches in a neonatal intensive care unit at Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cockroaches have been described as potential vectors for various pathogens for decades; although studies from neonatal intensive care units are scarce. This study assessed the vector potential of cockroaches (identified as <it>...

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Main Authors: Tilahun Birkneh, Worku Bogale, Tachbele Erdaw, Terefe Simegn, Kloos Helmut, Legesse Worku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
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Online Access:http://www.aricjournal.com/content/1/1/12