2009
DOI: 10.1590/s1413-86702009000300005
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Abstract: Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci are the main cause of sepsis in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Central venous catheters (CVCs) are an important part of critical neonates' treatment and are associated with sepsis. The aim of this study was to investigate two outbreaks caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis associated with CVC inserted by phlebotomy in critical neonates. The surveillance was performed from January 2001 to December 2005 at the Brazilian NIC… Show more

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“…In this study, CoNS was the most common microorganism causing NIs with microbiological diagnoses. These results are in strong agreement with other studies, similar to previous studies conducted in the unit 12,13 . During this study, we observed a gradual decrease in gramnegative and an increase in gram-positive bacterial infection rates.…”
Section: Ethical Considerationssupporting
confidence: 94%
“…In this study, CoNS was the most common microorganism causing NIs with microbiological diagnoses. These results are in strong agreement with other studies, similar to previous studies conducted in the unit 12,13 . During this study, we observed a gradual decrease in gramnegative and an increase in gram-positive bacterial infection rates.…”
Section: Ethical Considerationssupporting
confidence: 94%
“…Among the agents of infectious diseases in neonates, CoNS, especially Staphylococcus epidermidis, are emphasized as being predominantly of endemic nature 15 . Furthermore, they are the main cause of LOS in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), in relation to neonates of low weight, and are often implied in outbreaks, with significant increase in morbidity, mortality, length of admission and cost.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…epidermidis is a leading cause of infectious disease in hospital settings, and when found in the blood has been associated with central venous catheters (Burnie et al, 1997;Brito et al, 2009). Multiresistant strains to different classes of antibiotic have been reported to acquire resistance to macrolides and related antibiotics.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The persistence and dissemination of S. epidermidis clones within hospitals have been documented as having their origin in the community or being endemic in the hospital (Widerström et al, 2006;Brito et al, 2009). Also, it has been suggested that antibiotic use is a factor in the selection of CNS clones (Krediet et al, 2004).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%