Abstract |
Staphylococci are common pathogens in the neonatal period. Increased survival of premature infants leads to prolonged hospital stay with associated risk factors for developing invasive staphylococcal disease. Challenges of diagnosing coagulase-negative staphylococcal infections result in conflicting definitions and inconsistent clinical practice. Resistance to methicillin influences the choice of empirical therapy.
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Authors | Ana C Blanchard, Caroline Quach, Julie Autmizguine |
Journal | Clinics in perinatology
(Clin Perinatol)
Vol. 42
Issue 1
Pg. 119-32, ix
(Mar 2015)
ISSN: 1557-9840 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 25678000
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Bacteremia
(drug therapy, microbiology)
- Cross Infection
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Infant, Premature
- Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
- Methicillin Resistance
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- Sepsis
(drug therapy, microbiology)
- Staphylococcal Infections
(drug therapy, microbiology)
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Staphylococcus epidermidis
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