Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Carriage among Neonate Mothers, Healthcare Workers, and Environmental Samples in Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Systematic Review.
Nene Kaah KenehSebastien KenmoeArnol Bowo-NgandjiJane-Francis Tatah Kihla AkoachereHortense Gonsu KamgaRoland Ndip NdipJean Thierry Ebogo-BeloboCyprien Kengne-NdéDonatien Serge MbagaNicholas TendongforJean Paul Assam AssamLucy Mande NdipSeraphine Nkie EsemuPublished in: BioMed research international (2024)
With a significant heterogeneity, our systematic review found high MRSA carriage rates in neonate mothers, healthcare workers, and across various environmental surfaces in NICUs, posing a potential risk of nosocomial infections. Urgent interventions, including regular screening and decolonization of MRSA carriers, reinforcing infection control measures, and enhancing cleaning and disinfection procedures within NICUs, are crucial. This trial is registered with CRD42023407114.