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Use of whole-genome sequencing to detect an outbreak of Malassezia pachydermatisinfection and colonization in a neonatal intensive care unit—California, 2015–2016

Authors :
Chow, Nancy A.
Chinn, Raymond
Pong, Alice
Schultz, Kerry
Kim, Janice
Gade, Lalitha
Jackson, Brendan R.
Beer, Karlyn D.
Litvintseva, Anastasia P.
Source :
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology; July 2020, Vol. 41 Issue: 7 p851-853, 3p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

AbstractWhole-genome sequencing confirmed the presence of a Malassezia pachydermatisoutbreak among neonates in a neonatal intensive care unit. This technology supports the importance of adhering to infection prevention measures.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0899823X and 15596834
Volume :
41
Issue :
7
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs53398951
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/ice.2020.73