Mini Epidemic of Acinetobacter Junii in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Risk Factors and Control Procedures
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, vol.2, no.4, pp.206-211, 2015 (ESCI, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 2 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2015
- Doi Number: 10.4274/jpr.35229
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.206-211
- Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Aim: Acinetobacter spp. have emerged as important nosocomial pathogens in recent decades because of the increase in the incidence of antibiotic-resistant strains. Acinetobacter junii accounts for less than 1% of isolates. Acinetobacter junii is a gram-negative, non-fermentative cocobacillus that might cause bacteremia, especially in immunocompromised patients and newborns. This article described a mini epidemic of Acinetobacter junii that has been experienced in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and taken measures to control it.