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Table 3 Outbreak investigation and IC interventions

From: Staphylococcus aureus in a neonatal care center: methicillin-susceptible strains should be a main concern

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Dates

Case study

August 07, 17 and 18, 2009

- Clinical records review and strains typing

Environmental investigation

August 05, 12, September 15 and October 13, 2009

- Surface and water sampling

- Gowns

December 2009 (retrospectively)

Hygiene practices assessment

October 01, 2009

- Hand hygiene

October 19, 24 and November 09, 2009

- Catheter-linked practices