Rapid Control of Serratia marcescens Outbreak in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oman
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چکیده
Serratia marcescens is an important opportunistic pathogen combining a propensity for healthcare-associated infection and antimicrobial resistance. Outbreaks are frequently reported in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).
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Endemic Serratia marcescens in a neonatal intensive care unit.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Infectious diseases diagnosis & treatment
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2577-1515']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-1515.100191