The role played by contaminated surfaces in the transmission of nosocomial pathogens.

abstract：:Evidence that genes were transferred during evolution from plants to bacteria was obtained from nucleotide and protein sequence analyses. However, the extent of such transfers among phylogenetically distant organisms is limited by various factors, including those related to complexity of the environment and those endo...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Bertolla F,Kay E,Simonet P

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the sensitivity and specificity of two retrospective active surveillance methods based on review of the medical record and review of the discharge form in identfying nosocomial infection, taking the prospective surveillance method as the reference standard. DESIGN:Blind comparison of three active ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Belío-Blasco C,Torres-Fernández-Gil MA,Echeverría-Echarri JL,Gómez-López LI

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine persistence of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS) on a hematology-oncology ward and to determine the value of phenotypic and genotypic procedures for establishing clonality among CNS isolates. DESIGN:Strains of CNS isolated from bacteremic patients (n = 139) were typed by biochemical reactiv...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： van Belkum A,Kluijtmans J,van Leeuwen W,Goessens W,ter Averst E,Wielenga J,Verbrugh H

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the prevalence, epidemiologic features, and molecular characteristics of colonization with community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) among hospitalized dialysis patients and their healthcare workers (HCWs). DESIGN:Prospective observational clinical and laboratory ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Johnson LB,Jose J,Yousif F,Pawlak J,Saravolatz LD

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To compare 6 airway-management devices in 3 isolation scenarios regarding their effect on airway management: portable isolation unit (PIU), personal protective equipment (PPE), and standard protection measures METHODS In total, 30 anesthesiologists working in emergency medical services performed airway manag...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Plazikowski E,Greif R,Marschall J,Pedersen TH,Kleine-Brueggeney M,Albrecht R,Theiler L

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the current recommendations for immunoprophylaxis and chemoprophylaxis of infection in adults, including those who are at increased risk from occupation, lifestyle, travel, or pre-existing medical conditions. DESIGN:Review of the pertinent literature. SETTING:Adult ambulatory care. CONCLUSIONS:Gu...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Wald TG,Tobacman JK

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibiotics are not indicated for the treatment of bronchitis and bronchiolitis. Using a nationally representative database from 2006-2015, we found that antibiotics were prescribed in 58% of outpatient visits for bronchitis and bronchiolitis in children, serving as a possible baseline for the expanded HEDIS 2020 meas...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Snyder RL,King LM,Hersh AL,Fleming-Dutra KE

更新日期：2020-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the influence of catheter site and type (single- vs triple-lumen) on infection rates associated with central venous catheterization. DESIGN:Prospective observational study of all nontunneled central venous catheters over a 28-month period. Data collected included patient characteristics, inserti...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Goetz AM,Wagener MM,Miller JM,Muder RR

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A meta-analysis of six controlled studies was performed to evaluate the risk of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection among pediatric nurses. The pooled risk ratio for CMV infection in pediatric nurses using cumulative incidence data was statistically significant (risk ratio [RR] 2.7; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.33 - 5.5...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Flowers RH 3rd,Torner JC,Farr BM

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nosocomial infections appear to be increased in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), compared to individuals with asymptomatic infection due to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Risk factors for bacterial colonization and infection include immunosuppression, prior treatment with some antibiotics,...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Craven DE,Steger KA,Hirschhorn LR

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common surgical complications that lead to increased costs. Depending on payer type, however, they do not necessarily translate into deficits for every hospital. OBJECTIVE:We investigated how surgical site infections (SSIs) influence the contribution margin in 2 reimburse...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： von Strauss M,Marti WR,Mujagic E,Coslovsky M,Diernberger K,Hall P,Zeindler J,Salm LA,Soysal SD,Mechera R,von Holzen U,Weber WP

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the spread of strains of Enterobacter aerogenes in our hospital in 1992 and 1993 by using two genotypic markers, and to evaluate these methods for the epidemiological investigation of this species. DESIGN:Ribotyping (using two endonucleases) and arbitrarily primed (AP)-PCR (using two different 10-me...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Grattard F,Pozzetto B,Tabard L,Petit M,Ros A,Gaudin OG

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Identify independent risk factors associated with the development of nosocomial bacteremia. DESIGN:Exploratory, unmatched, case-control study. SETTING:A 970-bed Spanish university hospital. PATIENTS:All non-neutropenic adult patients with nosocomial bacteremia admitted during a 12-month period were eligibl...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Trilla A,Gatell JM,Mensa J,Latorre X,Almela M,Soriano E,Jimenez de Anta MT,Garcia San Miguel J

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection control in the long-term-care facility has expanded substantially since "Topics in Long-Term Care" debuted in this journal in 1989. This section has been on hiatus, but now, after a 4-year lag, resumes its exploration of these topics. In the first article, endemic and epidemic infections in long-term care ar...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Smith PW

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ertapenem exposure has been reported to select for cross-resistance to other carbapenems in Pseudomonas aeruginosa in vitro. Single-center investigations report conflicting results. We evaluated ertapenem use and antipseudomonal carbapenem susceptibility for 6 years spanning the time of ertapenem adoption at ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Eagye KJ,Nicolau DP

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate prospectively the clinical course and risk factors for ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis (VAT) and the impact of VAT on intensive care unit (ICU) morbidity and mortality. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:University Hospital Larissa, Larissa, Greece. PATIENTS:Critical care patie...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Karvouniaris M,Makris D,Manoulakas E,Zygoulis P,Mantzarlis K,Triantaris A,Chatzi M,Zakynthinos E

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the effect of prospective audit and feedback (PAF) on inpatient fluoroquinolone (FQN) prescriptions. During the PAF period, FQN use decreased from 39.19 to 29.58 days of therapy per 1,000 patient days (P < .001) and appropriateness improved from 68% to 88% (P < .001). High-yield indications to target include...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Marek CM,Zurek KJ,Degenhardt O,Remtulla S,Teale AS,Cervera C,Hoang HL

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A crossover trial was conducted to compare hand rub and hand scrub-brush methods for reducing bacterial loads when using propan-1-ol-60% according to European regulations. Both methods significantly reduced the bacterial load immediately after antisepsis, but only the hand rub method achieved significant bacterial loa...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Martin-Villa C,Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo R,Alou L,González N,Losa-Iglesias M,Gómez-Lus ML,Sevillano D

更新日期：2021-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the occurrence of Clostridium difficile among inpatients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in two different hospitals. DESIGN:Prospective, observational study. SETTING:Specialized HIV inpatient units. PATIENTS:HIV-infected inpatients at Cook County Hospital (CCH) and Rush Presbyte...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Pulvirenti JJ,Gerding DN,Nathan C,Hafiz I,Mehra T,Marsh D,Kocka F,Rice T,Fischer SA,Segreti J,Weinstein RA

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In colorectal surgery, the composition of the most effective bundle for prevention of surgical site infections (SSI) remains uncertain. We performed a meta-analysis to identify bundle interventions most associated with SSI reduction. METHODS:We systematically reviewed 4 databases for studies that assessed bu...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Pop-Vicas AE,Abad C,Baubie K,Osman F,Heise C,Safdar N

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in patients hospitalized in French public hospitals. DESIGN:A 2-month survey that included 163,573 patients and 140,114 admissions. SETTING AND PATIENTS:Forty-three public or public-affiliated hospitals throughout France, includ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Hôpital Propre II Study Group.

更新日期：1999-07-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Prepared ready-to-eat salads and ready-to-eat delicatessen-style meats present a high risk for Listeria contamination. Because no foodborne illness risk management guidelines exist specifically for US hospitals, a survey of New York City (NYC) hospitals was conducted to characterize policies a...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Cokes C,France AM,Reddy V,Hanson H,Lee L,Kornstein L,Stavinsky F,Balter S

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate a method to identify hospitals contributing to Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI) at subsequent hospitalizations. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. METHODS:We merged 2014-2015 National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) inpatient CDI laboratory-identified events with hospital patient disch...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Magro M,Rosenberg J,Epson E

更新日期：2020-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine trends in compliance with the guidelines for preventing the transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in healthcare facilities among New Jersey hospitals from 1989 through 1996. DESIGN:A voluntary questionnaire was sent to all 96 New Jersey hospitals in 1992. The 53 that responded were resurvey...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Manangan LP,Collazo ER,Tokars J,Paul S,Jarvis WR

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Typing systems for differentiating among strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can be valuable tools for the epidemiologist and the clinician. Specific criteria for evaluating such systems are typeability, reproducibility, and discriminatory power. An ideal typing system also would be rapid, in...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Mulligan ME,Arbeit RD

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of normal use on latex glove integrity in a flow cytometry laboratory. The gloves were tested using the 1,000 microL water-tight test and met industrial standards (less than 4% leakage) before, but not after use. More durable gloves, or more frequent changes of gloves, m...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Cappuccio WR,Lees PS,Breysse PN,Margolick JB

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVESThe risk of cross infection in a busy emergency department (ED) is a serious public health concern, especially in times of pandemic threats. We simulated cross infections due to respiratory diseases spread by large droplets using empirical data on contacts (ie, close-proximity interactions of ≤1m) in an ED t...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Hertzberg VS,Wang YA,Elon LK,Lowery-North DW

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To measure the incidence of nosocomial infection (NI) among patients with septic shock according to the place of septic shock acquisition and to evaluate the increase in the risk of pulmonary infection associated with septic shock. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Two intensive care units (ICUs) of...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Landelle C,Lepape A,Français A,Tognet E,Thizy H,Voirin N,Timsit JF,Monneret G,Vanhems P

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) is an emerging multidrug-resistant pathogen associated with higher mortality, longer hospital stays, and increased costs. CRKP was thought to be sporadic in Los Angeles County (LAC); however, the actual incidence is unknown. To address this, LAC declared CRKP ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Marquez P,Terashita D,Dassey D,Mascola L

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00