Evolution of the environmental microbiota of a new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and implications for infection prevention and control.

Philip ZachariahFelix D RozenbergStephania StumpDagmara I MoscosoGanga KrishnamurthyLisa SaimanAnne-Catrin UhlemannDaniel E Freedberg

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2020)

Microbiota characteristics of the new NICU were distinct from the original ICU despite housing similar patients. Patient and provider areas developed distinct microbiota profiles. Non-culture-based methods may be a useful adjunct to current IPC practice.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
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