Guideline-Concordant Versus Discordant Antimicrobial Therapy in Patients With Community-Onset Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate trends in plasmid types of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus over a 3-year period and determine the clinical impact of plasmid typing. DESIGN:Restriction endonuclease analysis of plasmid DNA (REAP) was used to type 270 clinical isolates. SETTING:A Veterans Affairs Medical Center. R...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Trilla A,Nettleman MD,Hollis RJ,Fredrickson M,Wenzel RP,Pfaller MA

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared cleaning rates associated with use of a white ultraviolet (UV) powder versus a transparent UV gel among units with various degrees of previous experience with UV powder. The study outcome was the presence of discordant cleaning (removal of powder without the removal of gel, or vice versa). We found higher ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Munoz-Price LS,Fajardo-Aquino Y,Arheart KL

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In implementing a hospital mandatory influenza vaccination policy, we developed an automated, real-time tracking and reminder system. Of 6,957 policy-covered individuals automatically identified, automated reminders left only 5 requiring counseling. This decreased Occupational Health workload in contacting noncomplian...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Quan KA,Cousins SM,Hizon DA,Heck KK,Samuelson P,Garcia F Jr,Huang SS

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the prevalence of and risk factors for colonization with extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-EB) in the long-term care facility (LTCF) setting. Colonization prevalence differed significantly across the 3 LTCFs evaluated in the study, with recent use of levofloxacin and fecal in...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Lautenbach E,Han J,Santana E,Tolomeo P,Bilker WB,Maslow J

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To ascertain the etiology and outcome of episodes of bacteremia and fungemia over a three-year period (1990-1992) in patients with hematological malignancies. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:Hematology service of a 1,500-bed Spanish university hospital. RESULTS:Of a total of 178 episodes of significant...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Rubio M,Palau L,Vivas JR,del Potro E,Diaz-Mediavilla J,Alvarez A,Martinez R,Picazo JJ

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize the probability and duration of viral shedding among adults given trivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV). DESIGN:Prospective surveillance study. METHODS:Nasal wash samples were collected from adult volunteers at baseline and on days 3, 7, and 10 and between days 17 and 21 followi...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Talbot TR,Crocker DD,Peters J,Doersam JK,Ikizler MR,Sannella E,Wright PE,Edwards KM

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve nosocomial outbreaks over 14 years at a tertiary-care center in Mexico are described. Overall mortality was 25.8%, one half due to pneumonia. The most common organism was Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Incidence was three outbreaks per 10,000 discharges; outbreak-related infections comprised 1.56% of all nosocomial in...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Ostrosky-Zeichner L,Baez-Martinez R,Rangel-Frausto MS,Ponce-de-León S

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this study, we aimed to quantify short- and long-term outcomes of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in the elderly, including all-cause mortality, transfer to a facility, and hospitalizations. DESIGN:Retrospective study using 2011 Medicare claims data, including all elderly persons coded for CDI and a...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Olsen MA,Stwalley D,Demont C,Dubberke ER

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:Infection preventionists at Minnesota hospitals were surveyed to determine whether they had Legionella water management plans. Of 137 hospitals, 84 (61%) responded. Among them, 27% hospitals had a water management plan, 21% regularly sampled for Legionella, and 51% had knowledge of ASHRAE Legionella prevention standar...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Danila RN,Koranteng N,Como-Sabetti KJ,Robinson TJ,Laine ES

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple cultures were positive for Bacillus cereus during routine quality assurance testing of a pharmacy robot that prepares intravenous medications. An investigation confirmed bacterial contamination of the robot as well as drug product made by the robot. The process and outcomes of the investigation are described ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Cluck D,Williamson JC,Glasgo M,Diekema D,Sherertz R

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the rates of surgical-site infections (SSIs) after spinal surgery and to identify the risk factors associated with infection. DESIGN:SSIs had been identified by active prospective surveillance. A case-control study to identify risk factors was performed retrospectively. SETTING:University-asso...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Labbé AC,Demers AM,Rodrigues R,Arlet V,Tanguay K,Moore DL

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection control in British nursing homes is different from that in U.S. nursing homes in seveal ways. Most British nursing homes, for example, do not have a designated on-site infection control nurse, and several agencies are responsible for regulatory oversight. This article discusses the state of infection control...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Mayon-White R,Grant-Casey J

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the rate of recovery of fluoroquinolone-resistant and fluoroquinolone-susceptible Escherichia coli isolates from culture of frozen perirectal swab samples compared with the results for culture of the same specimen before freezing. Recovery rates for these 2 classes of E. coli were 91% and 83%, respectively...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Lautenbach E,Santana E,Lee A,Tolomeo P,Black N,Babson A,Perencevich EN,Harris AD,Smith CA,Maslow J

更新日期：2008-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) bloodstream infections (BSIs) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE:To determine the hospital costs and length of stay attributable to VRE BSI and vancomycin-sensitive Enterococcus (VSE) BSI and the independent effect of vancomycin resistanc...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Butler AM,Olsen MA,Merz LR,Guth RM,Woeltje KF,Camins BC,Fraser VJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a home care service during a 4-month period. DESIGN:Prospective study. SETTING:A home care service located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. PARTICIPANTS:Patients admitted to the home care service during this period, their household contact...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Rozenbaum R,Silva-Carvalho MC,Souza RR,Melo MC,Gobbi CN,Coelho LR,Ferreira RL,Ferreira-Carvalho BT,Schuenck AL,Neves FM,Silva LR,Figueiredo AM

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Group A streptococci account for less than 1% of all surgical wound infections but are an important cause of nosocomial outbreaks. We report here a cluster of four group A streptococcal infections that occurred within an 11-day period on a single surgical service. The index case presented with toxic shock-like syndrom...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Jamieson FB,Green K,Low DE,Simor AE,Goldman C,Ng J,McGeer A

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the potential role of blood pressure (BP) cuffs in the spread of bacterial infections in hospitals. DESIGN:A comprehensive, prospective study quantitatively and qualitatively evaluating the bacterial contamination on BP cuffs of 203 sphygmomanometers in use in 18 hospital units from January th...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： de Gialluly C,Morange V,de Gialluly E,Loulergue J,van der Mee N,Quentin R

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an observational study, we found that healthcare personnel frequently acquired Clostridium difficile on their hands when caring for patients with recently resolved C. difficile infection (CDI) (<6 weeks after treatment) who were no longer under contact precautions. Continuing contact precautions after diarrhea reso...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Shrestha SK,Sunkesula VC,Kundrapu S,Tomas ME,Nerandzic MM,Donskey CJ

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1997 the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America established a consensus panel to develop recommendations for optimal infrastructure and essential activities of infection control and epidemiology programs in out-of-hospital settings....

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Friedman C,Barnette M,Buck AS,Ham R,Harris JA,Hoffman P,Johnson D,Manian F,Nicolle L,Pearson ML,Perl TM,Solomon SL

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case-control study was conducted on an epidemic of bacteremia and meningitis caused by Serratia marcescens in the neonatal intensive care unit and special care nursery of a general hospital in Mexico City, Mexico. A 19.9% incidence of bacteremia and meningitis was recorded in contrast to 1.4% and 3.7% during preepid...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Zaidi M,Sifuentes J,Bobadilla M,Moncada D,Ponce de León S

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric extended care facilities provide for the biopsychosocial needs of patients younger than 21 years of age who have sustained self-care deficits. These facilities include long-term and residential care facilities, chronic disease and specialty hospitals, and residential schools. Infection control policies and p...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Harris JA

更新日期：2006-06-01 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:The investigation and control of an outbreak of nosocomial Pseudomonas cepacia respiratory tract colonization and infection. DESIGN:Epidemiologic investigation based on infection control surveillance data, including definition and characterization of case patients, environmental cultures based on epidemiolog...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Weems JJ Jr

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission occurred among patients visiting a physician's office and to evaluate potential transmission mechanisms. DESIGN:Serologic survey, retrospective cohort study, and observation of infection control practices. SETTING:Private medical office. PATIENTS:T...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Samandari T,Malakmadze N,Balter S,Perz JF,Khristova M,Swetnam L,Bornschlegel K,Phillips MS,Poshni IA,Nautiyal P,Nainan OV,Bell BP,Williams IT

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To reconstruct the infection curve for the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic in Taiwan and to ascertain the temporal changes in the daily number of infections that occurred during the course of the outbreak. METHOD:Back-projection method. RESULTS:The peaks of the epidemic correspond we...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Yip PS,Hsieh YH,Xu Y,Lam KF,King CC,Chang HL

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To describe the investigation and control of a cluster of Serratia marcescens bacteremia in a 505-bed tertiary-care center. METHODS Cluster cases were defined as all patients with S. marcescens bacteremia between March 2 and April 7, 2014, who were found to have identical or related blood isolates determined...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Schuppener LM,Pop-Vicas AE,Brooks EG,Duster MN,Crnich CJ,Sterkel AK,Webb AP,Safdar N

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the epidemiology of infections related to the use of implantable central venous access devices (CVADs) in cancer patients and to evaluate measures aimed at reducing the rates of such infections. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Referral hospital for cancer in São Paulo, Brazil. PATIENTS...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Freire MP,Pierrotti LC,Zerati AE,Araújo PH,Motta-Leal-Filho JM,Duarte LP,Ibrahim KY,Souza AA,Diz MP,Pereira J,Hoff PM,Abdala E

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present basic information that a hospital epidemiologist needs when designing a surveillance system for noninfectious adverse outcomes of care. Specific topics reflect key characteristics of such a surveillance system: the purpose, rationale, priorities, definitions, data collection tools, data collection, analysis...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Massanari RM,Wilkerson K,Swartzendruber S

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00