Bacterial Infections in Neonates, Madagascar, 2012–2014
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Bacterial Infections in Neonates, Madagascar, 2012–2014
Severe bacterial infections are a leading cause of death among neonates in low-income countries, which harbor several factors leading to emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria. Low-income countries should prioritize interventions to decrease neonatal infections; however, data are scarce, specifically from the community. To assess incidence, etiologies, and antimicrobial drug-resis...
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عنوان ژورنال: Emerging Infectious Diseases
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1080-6040,1080-6059
DOI: 10.3201/eid2404.161977