Management of outbreaks of nosocomial pathogens in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Outbreaks of nosocomial pathogens are one of the most relevant problems in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Many factors contribute to the onset of an epidemic, including virulence of the pathogen and vulnerability of the infants hospitalized in NICU. Outbreaks are often caused by multidrug-resi...

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Main Authors: B. Ghirardi, C. Pietrasanta, F. Ciuffini, M.F. Manca, S. Uccella, A. Lavizzari, L. Pugni, F. Mosca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-12-01
Series:La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica
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Online Access:http://www.pediatrmedchir.org/index.php/pmc/article/view/21