Clustering of Streptococcus gallolyticus subspecies pasteurianus bacteremia and meningitis in neonates.

CONCLUSION: Infection by a rare pathogen such as SGSP in multiple patients belonging to a single healthcare unit indicates that detailed investigation and stringent infection control policy are necessary for preventing further outbreaks of such diseases.
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Source: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection - July 27, 2020 Category: Microbiology Authors: Chen WC, Lee PI, Lin HC, Chang LY, Lee TF, Chen JM, Hsueh PR Tags: J Microbiol Immunol Infect Source Type: research