Article
Genetic relatedness of coagulase-negative Staphylococci from gastrointestinal tract and blood of preterm neonates with late-onset sepsis.
The Pediatric infectious disease journal - 1 Apr 2013
Soeorg Hiie, Huik Kristi, Parm Ulle, Ilmoja Mari-Liis, Metelskaja Natalja, Metsvaht Tuuli, Lutsar Irja
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are the first colonizers of gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and the commonest cause of late-onset sepsis (LOS) in preterm neonates. Intravascular catheters are considered a major source of CoNS bacteremia. However, several cases of LOS remain without an identified source. To elucidate whether GIT could be a potential source of invasive strains, we aimed to assess...
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