Nosocomial transmission of methicillin-resitant staphylococcus aureus from a mother to her preterm quadruplet infants

摘要

Conclusions: Use of gowns and gloves by the family members of women with multiple gestations should be recommended to pre- vent transmission of potential pathogens in the NICU. Background: Patient-to-patient transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)has been well described. We report the first documented outbreak of probable transmission of MRSA from a mother to 3 of her preterm quadruplet infants postnatally. Methods: Routine surveillance of clinical microbiologic laboratory reports revealed an increased incidence of MRSA infections in Our NICU, including 3 of 4 preterm quadruplets.