Successful Control of an Outbreak by Phenotypically Identified Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

• Main Authors: Elena Priante (Author), Chiara Minotti (Author), Cristina Contessa (Author), Margherita Boschetto (Author), Paola Stano (Author), Federico Dal Bello (Author), Ettore De Canale (Author), Elisabetta Lolli (Author), Vincenzo Baldo (Author), Eugenio Baraldi (Author), Daniele Donà (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Premature newborns represent a vulnerable population, at high risk of acquiring nosocomial infections during neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission. Multidrug-resistant organisms represent the greatest concern due to their intrinsic virulence and the limited therapeutic options. R...