Effectiveness of hand-cleansing agents for removing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from contaminated hands.

abstract：:Group A streptococcus is an uncommon but important cause of nosocomial infections. Outbreaks of infection most often have occurred in surgical or obstetrical patients. We describe an outbreak of severe group A streptococcal infections that occurred on a medical unit of a community hospital. Within an 8-day period, thr...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Ramage L,Green K,Pyskir D,Simor AE

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disinfectants containing 3-methyl-4-chlorophenol were tested for their capacity to inactivate the infectious agent of scrapie. Coincubation of brain homogenates prepared from terminally ill scrapie-infected hamsters with the disinfectants rendered the prion protein PrP(Sc) sensitive to proteinase K digestion. Inoculat...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Riemer C,Bamme T,Mok SW,Baier M

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the mortality associated with Acinetobacter baumannii complex bacteremia among a cohort of patients hospitalized for war-related trauma. Despite a high prevalence of multidrug-resistant strains, the 30-day mortality rate was 2%. For relatively young patients with war-related trauma, A. baumannii comple...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Kang G,Hartzell JD,Howard R,Wood-Morris RN,Johnson MD,Fraser S,Weintrob A,Wortmann G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE Recerntly, the role of the healthcare network, defined as a set of hospitals linked by patient transfers, has been increasingly considered in the control of antimicrobial resistance. Here, we investigate the potential impact of nursing homes on the spread of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens across the healt...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： van den Dool C,Haenen A,Leenstra T,Wallinga J

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To evaluate interventions to reduce avoidable antibiotic use on pediatric oncology and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) services. DESIGN Interrupted time series. SETTING Academic pediatric hospital with separate oncology and HSCT services. PARTICIPANTS Children admitted to the services during b...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Wattier RL,Levy ER,Sabnis AJ,Dvorak CC,Auerbach AD

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the identification, management, and clinical characteristics of hospitalized patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) during the peak period of activity of the 2009 pandemic strain of influenza A virus subtype H1N1 (2009 H1N1). DESIGN:Retrospective review of electronic medical records. PATIENT...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Metzger KE,Black SR,Jones RC,Nelson SR,Robicsek A,Trenholme GM,Lavin MA,Weber SG,Garcia-Houchins S,Landon E,Parada JP,Gerber SI

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Describe the epidemiology of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) participating in a standardized and mandatory CLABSI surveillance program. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort. Setting. We included patients admitted (April 2007-March 2011) to 7 level II/I...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Blanchard AC,Fortin E,Rocher I,Moore DL,Frenette C,Tremblay C,Quach C

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a method for selecting health care-associated infection (HAI) measures for public reporting. CONTEXT:HAIs are common, serious, and costly adverse outcomes of medical care that affect 2 million people in the United States annually. Thirty-seven states have introduced or passed legislation requiring...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Passaretti CL,Barclay P,Pronovost P,Perl TM,Maryland Health Care Commission Health Care–Associated Infection Technical Advisory Committee.

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed California hospitals' National Healthcare Safety Network Annual Surveys to describe antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) implementation progress following new state ASP legislation. The proportion of hospitals with all 7 Core Elements of Hospital ASP rose from 59.3% in 2014 to 69.2% in 2015 (P<.001). In...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Rizzo K,Kealey M,Epson E

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ambulatory healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur frequently in children and are associated with morbidity. Less is known about ambulatory HAI costs. This study estimated additional costs associated with pediatric ambulatory central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), catheter-associated ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Rinke ML,Oyeku SO,Ford WJH,Heo M,Saiman L,DeLaMora P,Rabin B,Zachariah P,Rosenberg RE,Mirhaji P,Obaro-Best O,Drasher M,Klein E,Peshansky A,Bundy DG

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pathogens can survive for extended periods when incorporated into biofilm on dry hospital surfaces (ie, dry-surface biofilm, DSB). Bacteria within biofilm are protected from desiccation and have increased tolerance to cleaning agents and disinfectants. OBJECTIVE:We hypothesized that gloved hands of healthca...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Tahir S,Chowdhury D,Legge M,Hu H,Whiteley G,Glasbey T,Deva AK,Vickery K

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak in Taiwan in 2003 was worsened by hospital infections, we analyzed 229 questionnaires (84.8% of 270 sent) completed by surveyed healthcare workers who cared for patients with SARS in 3 types of hospitals, to identify surveillance problems. Atypical clinical...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Shih FY,Yen MY,Wu JS,Chang FK,Lin LW,Ho MS,Hsiung CA,Su IJ,Marx MA,Sobel H,King CC

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surveillance for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was implemented in Rio de Janeiro and Uberlândia University Hospitals, which had different policies on use of mupirocin. One hundred fourteen multiresistant MRSA strains were isolated from 62 patients. Mupirocin resistance was observed in 63% of strai...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Netto dos Santos KR,de Souza Fonseca L,Gontijo Filho PP

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on COVID-19 risk among HCWs exposed to a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 on day 13 of hospitalization. There were 44 HCWs exposed to the patient before contact and droplet precautions were implemented: of these, 2 of 44 (5%) developed COVID-19 potentially attributable to the exposure. ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Baker MA,Rhee C,Fiumara K,Bennett-Rizzo C,Tucker R,Williams SA,Wickner P,Beloff J,McGrath C,Poulton A,Klompas M

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An outbreak of metallo-β-lactamase (MBL) producing Klebsiella pneumoniae occurred at a children's hospital in Japan. MBL-producing K. pneumoniae was detected in tea dispenser in the hospital, the use of which was associated with the acquisition of the MBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae. The outbreak ceased after use of ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Ito K,Honda H,Yoshida M,Aoki K,Ishii Y,Miyokawa S,Horikoshi Y

更新日期：2018-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the predictors of 7-day mortality in older adult patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia after controlling for comorbidity using the Charlson weighted index of comorbidity (WIC) and to identify the risk factors associated with bacteremia due to methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). DES...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Bader MS

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether empiric isolation of patients with acute respiratory virus infection symptoms could be discontinued when preliminary shell vial cultures were negative, and the impact of this approach on hospital resources. DESIGN:In 1993, we retrospectively reviewed respiratory virus test results from 1...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Beekmann SE,Engler HD,Collins AS,Canosa J,Henderson DK,Freifeld A

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report nosocomial infection with Vibrio cholerae 01, in four seriously ill individuals and one infant in Guatemala. Nosocomial cholera occurs in developing countries in Latin America and should be suspected in hospitalized patients with diarrhea, especially during community outbreaks, in order to institute appropri...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Hernández JE,Mejía CR,Cazali IL,Arathoon EG

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE Contaminated hands of healthcare workers (HCWs) are an important source of transmission of healthcare-associated infections. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers, while effective, do not provide sustained antimicrobial activity. The objective of this study was to compare the immediate and persistent activity of 2 h...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Deshpande A,Fox J,Wong KK,Cadnum JL,Sankar T,Jencson A,Schramm S,Fraser TG,Donskey CJ,Gordon S

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the frequency of, and risk factors for, infections associated with intra-arterial catheters used for cancer chemotherapy. METHODS:Between September 1992 and September 1995, we conducted a surveillance study of all 807 intra-arterial catheters placed for chemotherapy at our center. The insertion ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Raad I,Abi-Said D,Carrasco CH,Umphrey J,Hill LA

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) severity criteria adequately predicts poor outcomes. DESIGN:Retrospective validation study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS:Patients with CDI...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Stevens VW,Shoemaker HE,Jones MM,Jones BE,Nelson RE,Khader K,Samore MH,Rubin MA

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quality assurance is rapidly encroaching on the fields of epidemiology and infection control. If we are to lead this most recent revolution in medical care, we must ensure that our approach is structured, that we reassess our goals and methods regularly and that we achieve the maximal benefit from the resources we con...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Nettleman MD

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A surgeon-specific computer-generated monthly questionnaire was used to improve surveillance of surgical wound infections in outpatients as well as inpatients following discharge. From July 1988 through June 1989, 20,536 surgical procedures were performed at our medical center, of which 53% were for outpatients. The t...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Manian FA,Meyer L

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To quantify specific factors believed to increase healthcare worker (HCW) risk for contaminated sharps injuries (eg, visibility, communication, and range of motion); to quantify the degree to which respirators of various designs impacted those same factors; and to assess HCW opinions about the suitability of...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Eck EK,Vannier A

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate and control an outbreak of colonization and infection caused by vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) in a burn intensive care unit (BICU). DESIGN:Epidemiological investigation, including multiple point-prevalence culture surveys of patients and environment, cultures from hands of healthcare ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Falk PS,Winnike J,Woodmansee C,Desai M,Mayhall CG

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the attributable risk of death due to catheter-related septicemia (CRS) in critically ill patients when taking into account severity of illness during the intensive-care unit (ICU) stay but before CRS. DESIGN:Pairwise-matched (1:2) exposed-unexposed study. SETTING:10-bed medical-surgical ICU an...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Soufir L,Timsit JF,Mahe C,Carlet J,Regnier B,Chevret S

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A point prevalence survey was conducted on May 11, 2017, among inpatients at 6 hospitals in Saudi Arabia. The overall point prevalence was 6.8% (114 of 1,666). The most common types of infections were pneumonia (27.2%), urinary tract infections (20.2%), and bloodstream infections (10.5%). Approximately 19.2% of health...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Alshamrani MM,El-Saed A,Alsaedi A,El Gammal A,Al Nasser W,Nazeer S,Balkhy HH

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of a standardized regimen for decolonization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carriers and to identify factors influencing decolonization treatment failure. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study from January 2002 to April 2007, with a mean follow-up period of 36 months...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Buehlmann M,Frei R,Fenner L,Dangel M,Fluckiger U,Widmer AF

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine hospital-related risk factors for surgical-site infection (SSI) following hip arthroplasty. DESIGN:Prospective, multicenter cohort study based on surveillance data and data collected through a structured telephone interview. With the use of multilevel logistic regression, the independent effect ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Geubbels EL,Wille JC,Nagelkerke NJ,Vandenbroucke-Grauls CM,Grobbee DE,de Boer AS

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malassezia furfur, a lipophilic yeast, has become recognized as a cause of sepsis in infants receiving parenteral fat emulsions via indwelling deep venous catheters. Colonization of infants' skin may be a prerequisite to colonization of the intravascular catheter and subsequent infection with M furfur. Three hundred n...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Bell LM,Alpert G,Slight PH,Campos JM

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00