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Risk factors associated with complicated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in neonates
Young Jin Lee, Hyen Jin Kim, Shin Yun Byun, Su Eun Park, Hee Ju Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2010;53(2):173-177.   Published online February 15, 2010
Purpose : Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an important pathogen that causes nosocomial infection in NICU. It contributes to neonatal morbidity and mortality with variable complications. This study was conducted to identify the risk factors associated with complicated MRSA bacteremia in neonates. Methods : We reviewed the medical records of 44 neonates with positive blood culture for MRSA who were admitted...
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