NICU Staphylococcus aureus
Publication Date: September 14, 2020
Key Points
Key Points
- S. aureus is a clinically important pathogen for NICU infants.
- Estimated incidence of S. aureus infection is up to 45 per 10,000 hospitalized infants.
- Neonates may acquire S. aureus as part of their normal developing microbiota, yet colonization predisposes to invasive infection.
Considerations
Considerat...
...mbers and Visitors Emphasize the...
...ions with Discordant MRSA Status Use c...
...Intranasal mupirocin twice daily for 5â...
...utions Maintain contact precautions for t...
Interventions
...rventions...
...ltures No specific standard protocol exists...