Epidemiological Analysis Defining Concurrent Outbreaks of Serratia Marcescens and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in a Neonatal Intensive-Care Unit

Abstract

Concurrent outbreaks of S marcescens and MRSA in an NICU were confirmed by genotyping of strains. Control was achieved by isolation and cohorting of patients and strict adherence to NICU policies and procedures.