Maternal vaginal colonization with selected potential pathogens of neonatal sepsis in the era of antimicrobial resistance, a single center experience from Sri Lanka

Maternal vaginal colonization with selected potential pathogens of neonatal sepsis in the era of antimicrobial resistance, a single center experience from Sri Lanka

Abstract Background Maternal vaginal colonization with antibiotic resistant organisms is a growing concern in countries with high antibiotic resistance rates. Methods A low vaginal swab was collected from mothers on admission, on discharge and a peri-rectal swab was collected from the neonates born...

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Main Authors: Dulmini Nanayakkara, Veranja Liyanapathirana, Chaminda Kandauda, Champika Gihan, Asela Ekanayake, Dinuka Adasooriya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Maternal colonization
Sri Lanka
Antimicrobial resistance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3262-y

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