Control and Outcome of a Large Outbreak of Colonization and Infection with Glycopeptide-Intermediate...
Control and Outcome of a Large Outbreak of Colonization and Infection with Glycopeptide-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus in an Intensive Care Unit
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United States: The University of Chicago Press
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Background. Glycopeptide-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (GISA) is emerging as a cause of nosocomial infection and outbreaks of infection and colonization in intensive care units (ICUs). We describe an outbreak of GISA colonization/infection and the ensuing control measures in an ICU and investigate outcomes of the affected patients. Methods. We...
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Control and Outcome of a Large Outbreak of Colonization and Infection with Glycopeptide-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus in an Intensive Care Unit
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_70202808
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_70202808
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1058-4838,1537-6591
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1537-6591
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10.1086/498898
