Objectives To evaluate the clinical and epidemiological impact of a new molecular surveillance strategy based on qPCR to control an outbreak by Serratia marcescens in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Methods We design a specific qPCR for the detection of S. marcescens in rectal swabs of patients admitted to a NICU. We divided the...
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January 22, 2024 (v1)PublicationUploaded on: January 24, 2024
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October 8, 2024 (v1)Publication
Background: Antimicrobial resistance is a critical global health issue, significantly contributing to patient mortality. Recent antibiotic developments have aimed to counteract carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales; however, the impact of their use on the emergence of antibiotic resistance is unknown. This study investigates the first case...
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