Parent only | Neonate only | Neonate Only | Neonate and parent | Neonate and parent | Neonate and parent | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Time point | Screening | Randomisation | Weeks 1, 3, 5, … | Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, (then) 12, 16, 20, … | Time neonate acquires Staphylococcus aureus | NICU discharge |
Site | ||||||
Nares | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Throat | X | X* | X* | X* | ||
Umbilicus | X† | X† | X† | X† | X† | |
Groin | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Peri-anal | X | X | X | X | X |
*Parent only.
†Neonate only; the umbilicus will be tested if the neonate has an attached umbilical cord.
NICU, neonatal intensive care unit.