Transmission Risk on a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Escherichia coli versus Klebsiella pneumoniae

Table 1

Isolation precautions required for NICU [1, 2].

Pathogen	Single room	Cohorting	Protective gowns and disposable gloves	Mask
2MDRGN	−	+	+	−⁺
3MDRGN	+	+	+	+
4MDRGN	+	+	+	+

⁺Only at treatments with increased risk (e.g., ventilation procedures).