Sequential Approach to a MRSA Outbreak in a Neonatal ICU

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Sequential Approach to a MRSA Outbreak in a Neonatal ICU D.R. Jourdan, BSN, M.E. Rupp, MD, J.M. O'Neill, RN, C.M. Overfelt, BSN, D.L. Bolam, MD American Journal of Infection Control Volume 35, Issue 5, Pages E132-E133 (June 2007) DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2007.04.165 Copyright © 2007 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Terms and Conditions

American Journal of Infection Control 2007 35, E132-E133DOI: (10 American Journal of Infection Control 2007 35, E132-E133DOI: (10.1016/j.ajic.2007.04.165) Copyright © 2007 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Terms and Conditions