Detection of qacA/B in clinical isolates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from a regional healthcare network in the eastern United States.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate plasmid and chromosomal typing methods for differentiation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). DESIGN:Comparison of relatedness of strains using epidemiologic features, phage typing, and antimicrobial susceptibility with blinded assessment by molecular typing methods. Molecular...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Nicolle LE,Bialkowska-Hobrzanska H,Romance L,Harry VS,Parker S

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the cost-effectiveness of vaccination for hepatitis A. SETTING:Hypothetical analysis of students currently enrolled in medical school in the United States. METHOD:A Markov-based model was developed using data from the literature, actual hospital costs, and an annual discount rate of 5%. The inciden...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Smith S,Weber S,Wiblin T,Nettleman M

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To ascertain the microbiology of skin abscesses, emergency department records were reviewed to identify patients with debrided skin abscesses. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from 255 (67.6%) of 377 culture samples from episodes in the adult cohort and from 145 (79.7%) of 182 culture samples f...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Talbot TR,Nania JJ,Wright PW,Jones I,Aronsky D

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To integrate electronic clinical decision support tools into clinical practice and to evaluate the impact on indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) use and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis 4-phase observational study included all inpatients at a multicampu...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Youngerman BE,Salmasian H,Carter EJ,Loftus ML,Perotte R,Ross BG,Furuya EY,Green RA,Vawdrey DK

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate clonal dissemination of methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS). SETTING:Neonatal intensive care unit of a 180-bed, university-affiliated general hospital. PATIENTS:Neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit between March 1999 and October 2000, from whom CNS were ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Bogado I,Limansky A,Sutich E,Marchiaro P,Marzi M,Putero J,Viale A

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To elicit expert consensus on the likelihood of infectious outcomes (patient colonization or infection) following a broad range of infectious risk moments (IRMs) from observations in acute care. DESIGN Expert consensus study using modified Delphi technique. PARTICIPANTS Panel of 40 international experts incl...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Clack L,Passerini S,Manser T,Sax H

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine knowledge and attitudes about pertussis and pertussis vaccination among healthcare workers (HCWs). DESIGN:Self-administered, Web-based survey. SETTING:Tertiary-care academic medical center. PARTICIPANTS:Medical center employees who participated in direct patient care were recruited to complete...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Goins WP,Schaffner W,Edwards KM,Talbot TR

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We characterized 57 isolates from a 2-phase clonal outbreak of New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-producing Eschericha coli, involving 9 Israeli hospitals; all but 1 isolate belonged to sequence-type (ST) 410. Most isolates in the second phase harbored blaKPC-2 in addition to blaNDM-5. Genetic sequencing revealed most dual...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Solter E,Kwong JC,Walton A,Sherry N,Howden BP,Grayson ML,Schwartz D,Temkin E,Frenk S,Carmeli Y,Schwaber MJ

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：:During an insidious outbreak of salmonellosis in a long-term care facility, residents who were treated with acid-suppressing medications were 8 times more likely than other residents to develop Salmonella infection. Among vulnerable populations, the risks and benefits of acid-suppressing medications should be consider...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Bowen A,Newman A,Estivariz C,Gilbertson N,Archer J,Srinivasan A,Lynch M,Painter J

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Of the 13 US vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) cases, 8 were identified in southeastern Michigan, primarily in patients with chronic lower-extremity wounds. VRSA infections develop when the vanA gene from vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) transfers to S. aureus. Inc18-like plasmids in V...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Tosh PK,Agolory S,Strong BL,Verlee K,Finks J,Hayakawa K,Chopra T,Kaye KS,Gilpin N,Carpenter CF,Haque NZ,Lamarato LE,Zervos MJ,Albrecht VS,McAllister SK,Limbago B,Maccannell DR,McDougal LK,Kallen AJ,Guh AY

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At a university hospital in Japan, the introduction of prospective surveillance and subsequent interventions was effective in reducing the rate of surgical site infection associated with elective colorectal surgery from 27.5% to 17.8% of surgeries. Japan should both recognize the importance of broader surveillance for...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Konishi T,Watanabe T,Morikane K,Fukatsu K,Kitayama J,Umetani N,Kishimoto J,Nagawa H

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe an outbreak of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ST398 in a nursing home in the Netherlands. Seven residents and 4 healthcare workers were identified with MRSA ST398, but 2 of the healthcare workers carried other strains. This study demonstrates that MRSA ST398 can spread in nursing homes....

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Verkade E,Bosch T,Hendriks Y,Kluytmans J

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify risk factors associated with surgical site infection (SSI) after pediatric posterior spinal fusion procedure by examining characteristics related to the patient, the surgical procedure, and tissue hypoxia. DESIGN:Retrospective case-control study nested in a hospital cohort study. SETTING:A 475-b...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Linam WM,Margolis PA,Staat MA,Britto MT,Hornung R,Cassedy A,Connelly BL

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benchmarks for antimicrobial consumption measured in antimicrobial days are beginning to emerge. The relationship between the traditional measure of days of therapy and antimicrobial days is unclear. We observed a high intermethod correlation (R2=0.99): antimicrobial days were 1.9-fold lower than days of therapy acros...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Rhodes NJ,Wagner JL,Gilbert EM,Crew PE,Davis SL,Scheetz MH

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used a survey to characterize contemporary infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship program practices across 64 healthcare facilities, and we compared these findings to those of a similar 2013 survey. Notable findings include decreased frequency of active surveillance for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Chiotos K,Rock C,Schweizer ML,Deloney VM,Morgan DJ,Milstone AM,Henderson DK,Harris AD,Han JH

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nine hundred sixteen cultures were obtained from homes of patients with cystic fibrosis, control homes, salad bars, and food markets, and analyzed for the presence of Pseudomonas cepacia and related bacteria. P cepacia was recovered from 5 (18%) of 27 homes, and from 20 (4%) of 509 cultures collected outside of homes....

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Mortensen JE,Fisher MC,LiPuma JJ

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Presently, evidence guiding clinicians on the optimal approach to safely screen patients for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to a nonemergent hospital procedure is scarce. In this report, we describe our experience in screening for SARS-CoV-2 prior to semiurgent and urgent hospital procedures. DESIGN:Ret...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Shah AS,Walkoff LA,Kuzo RS,Callstrom MR,Brown MJ,Kendrick ML,Narr BJ,Berbari E

更新日期：2020-12-01 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 describe the use of laminar airflow, body exhaust, and ultraviolet lights during total knee replacement (TKR) in four U.S. states. DESIGN:Survey of healthcare facilities. SETTING:Hospitals in Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, and Tennessee that performed TKR during 2000 as identified by Medicare claims dat...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Miner AL,Losina E,Katz JN,Fossel AH,Platt R

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1980, the Public Health Service established an objective of immunizing 60% of high-risk persons with influenza vaccine annually by the year 1990. As no more than 32% of high-risk persons currently receive influenza vaccine each year, the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) has undertaken an influenza vaccin...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Fedson DS

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the ability of a protective isolation room ventilation system to reduce patient exposure to airborne infectious agents, using a small-scale model that permits cost-effective and unobtrusive study of relevant indices of performance. DESIGN:A one-half scale model of a protective isolation room at the...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Marshall JW,Vincent JH,Kuehn TH,Brosseau LM

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Healthcare provider hands are an important source of intraoperative bacterial transmission events associated with postoperative infection development. OBJECTIVE To explore the efficacy of a novel hand hygiene improvement system leveraging provider proximity and individual and group performance feedback in r...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Koff MD,Brown JR,Marshall EJ,O'Malley AJ,Jensen JT,Heard SO,Longtine K,O'Neill M,Longtine J,Houston D,Robison C,Moulton E,Patel HM,Loftus RW

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monsel's solution is a common topically applied hemostatic agent used in minor dermatologic and gynecologic surgery. Clinically, because it is often stored for long periods and dispensed from a common source for multiple patients, Monsel's solution is a potential vector for transmission of infection. However, microbio...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Rupp ME,Medcalf SJ,Fey PD,Handke LD,Marion ND

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

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：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 define how often methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is spread from resident to resident in long-term care facilities using whole-genome sequencing DESIGN Prospective cohort study SETTING A long-term care facility PARTICIPANTS Elderly residents in a long-term care facility METHODS Cultures ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Stine OC,Burrowes S,David S,Johnson JK,Roghmann MC

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to test the efficacy of a washer-disinfector in eliminating selected healthcare-associated pathogens from surgical instruments. Our results showed that a washer-disinfector was extremely effective in eliminating microorganisms (>7-log(10) reduction), including vegetative and spore-forming bacte...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Rutala WA,Gergen MF,Weber DJ

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Antiviral prophylaxis is recommended for the control of institutional influenza A outbreaks. In long-term-care institutions other than nursing homes, neither the seriousness of influenza nor the risks and benefits of antiviral prophylaxis is clearly understood. We studied the severity of illne...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： McGeer AJ,Lee W,Loeb M,Simor AE,McArthur M,Green K,Benjamin JH,Gardner C

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In-hospital transmission of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) among neonates remains enigmatic. We describe the epidemiology of MSSA colonization and infection in a 30-bed neonatal ward. DESIGN:Multimodal outbreak investigation SETTING:A public 800-bed tertiary care university hospital in...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Achermann Y,Seidl K,Kuster SP,Leimer N,Durisch N,Ajdler-Schäffler E,Karrer S,Senn G,Holzmann-Bürgel A,Wolfensberger A,Leone A,Arlettaz R,Zinkernagel AS,Sax H

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Few data are available on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization in day care. We performed a study in a medical university child care center to study the epidemiology of MRSA in this population. DESIGN:Survey. SETTING:A child care center on the campus of a university medical center....

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Hewlett AL,Falk PS,Hughes KS,Mayhall CG

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00