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Abstract
Antimicrobial-resistant pathogens are of increasing concern in the neonatal intensive care unit population. A myriad of resistance mechanisms exist in microorganisms, and management can be complex because broad-spectrum antibiotics are increasingly needed. Control and prevention of antibiotic-resistant organisms (AROs) require an interdisciplinary team with continual surveillance. Judicious use of antibiotics; minimizing exposure to risk factors, when feasible; and effective hand hygiene are crucial interventions to reduce infection and transmission of AROs. (c) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20813270 PMCID: PMC4440667 DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2010.06.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Perinatol ISSN: 0095-5108 Impact factor: 3.430