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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-03-01
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Series: | Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control |
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Online Access: | http://www.aricjournal.com/content/1/1/12 |