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Will maternally-acquired infections in the NICU be counted as CLAB infections? 5/20/2005

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No. If an infection in a neonate occurs within 48 hours of delivery, then it is considered nosocomial and maternally acquired. Note: if an infection is maternally acquired it cannot also be device-associated. Maternal acquisition takes precedence over the device. 

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