Nasal decolonization of Staphylococcus aureus in orthopedic surgeons using mupirocin and chlorhexidine.

Abstract:

:Nasal mucosa colonization by Staphylococcus aureus is a risk factor for hospital-acquired infections. This study examined the effectiveness of a decolonization strategy on orthopedic surgeons in a teaching hospital. S aureus colonization was detected in 43.2% of the surgeons, 25% of which were methicillin-resistant S aureus strains. Eradication was documented in 61.53% of the subjects who completed the decolonization strategy. Among orthopedic surgeons, mupirocin with or without chlorhexidine decolonization strategies was effective in eradicating S aureus colonization.

journal_name

Am J Infect Control

authors

Castro-Martínez AG,Garza-González E,Peña-Martínez V,Gonzalez-Bracamonte JS,Camacho-Ortiz A

doi

10.1016/j.ajic.2019.11.003

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2020-09-01 00:00:00

pages

1111-1112

issue

9

eissn

0196-6553

issn

1527-3296

pii

S0196-6553(19)30958-7

journal_volume

48

pub_type

杂志文章
  • Face touching in the time of COVID-19 in Shiraz, Iran.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Iranian were advice to wear a mask and not touch their face during COVID-19 restrictions in Iran. METHODS:One-thousand people were observed for 15-30 minutes in public places between April 22 and May 9, 2020. The average number of touches to the mucosal zone was calculated per hour and mask wearers (N = 568...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.08.009

    authors: Shiraly R,Shayan Z,McLaws ML

    更新日期:2020-12-01 00:00:00

  • Antimicrobial stewardship impact on Pseudomonas aeruginosa susceptibility to meropenem at a tertiary pediatric institution.

    abstract::An antimicrobial stewardship program was implemented throughout 2012 at a tertiary pediatric institution with guideline development preceding prospective audit and feedback starting in 2013. Meropenem use decreased over 62% during the next 5 years. Non-cystic fibrosis Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolate susceptibility to m...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2019.05.001

    authors: Stultz JS,Arnold SR,Shelton CM,Bagga B,Lee KR

    更新日期:2019-12-01 00:00:00

  • Recruitment and hiring practices in United States infection prevention and control departments: Results of a national survey.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Infection prevention is a profession that requires highly specified skills and clinical experience. Infection Preventionists (IPs) direct interventions that protect patients from health care-associated infections across clinical and community settings. To enhance the hiring and recruitment of diverse IPs, it...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.07.024

    authors: Gilmartin H,Reese SM,Smathers S

    更新日期:2021-01-01 00:00:00

  • Incidence and modifiable risk factors of surveillance of surgical site infections in Egypt: a prospective study.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Surgical site infections (SSIs) contribute significantly to patient morbidity and mortality and exhaust health care system resources. The main objectives of the study were to describe the incidence rates of SSIs among patients undergoing urologic or cardiothoracic surgeries, the associated risk factors, and ...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2011.07.001

    authors: Hafez S,Saied T,Hasan E,Elnawasany M,Ahmad E,Lloyd L,El-Shobary W,House B,Talaat M

    更新日期:2012-06-01 00:00:00

  • Changes in the incidence of health care-associated pathogens at a university hospital from 2005 to 2011.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Data on health care-associated infections (HAIs) outside of intensive care units (ICU) are scarce. We assessed hospital-wide changes in the incidence of health care-associated pathogens by infection site and by service between 2005 and 2011. METHODS:All data on health care-associated pathogens in 2005-2011 ...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2014.03.019

    authors: Kang J,Sickbert-Bennett EE,Brown VM,Weber DJ,Rutala WA

    更新日期:2014-07-01 00:00:00

  • Compliance to empirical contact precautions for multidrug-resistant microorganisms.

    abstract::Health care-associated infections impact patient morbidity and mortality, and institutions adopt evidence-based measures to prevent and control such infections. In this study, professionals were observed during patient care under empirical contact precautions. A total of 243 observations were performed in which 39.5% ...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2019.10.004

    authors: Arriero GD,Taminato M,Kusahara DM,Fram D

    更新日期:2020-07-01 00:00:00

  • An average hand hygiene day for nurses and physicians: The burden is not equal.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:To understand whether the burden of hand hygiene contributes to poor compliance we measured the daily number of hand hygiene opportunities (HHOs) by shift for nurses and physicians in 2 wards in a 850-bed university teaching hospital. METHODS:On each ward 4 trained auditors collected the number of HHOs and ...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.02.006

    authors: Azim S,Juergens C,McLaws ML

    更新日期:2016-07-01 00:00:00

  • Treatment recommendations of hospital-acquired pneumonia in Asian countries: first consensus report by the Asian HAP Working Group.

    abstract::Many different treatment options are available for hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), which are important causes of morbidity and mortality. Although guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of HAP and VAP have been published by various American and European societies, these...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章,实务指引

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2007.01.015

    authors: Song JH,Asian Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Working Group.

    更新日期:2008-05-01 00:00:00

  • Poor hand hygiene by college students linked to more occurrences of infectious diseases, medical visits, and absence from classes.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Proper hand hygiene has been linked to lower susceptibility to infectious diseases in many types of communities, but it has not been well established on college campuses. This study investigated the hand hygiene statuses of college students and their occurrences in relation to infectious diseases, medical vi...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2015.08.012

    authors: Prater KJ,Fortuna CA,McGill JL,Brandeberry MS,Stone AR,Lu X

    更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00

  • Persistent nasal carriers of Acinetobacter baumannii in long-term-care facilities.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Acinetobacter baumannii and Staphylococcus aureus have persisted as 2 major pathogens worldwide. AIM:We designed a prevalence study to investigate the prevalence of nasal carriage of S aureus and A baumannii in long-term-care facilities (LCTFs) and their collaborative community hospitals. In addition, we ai...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2017.02.005

    authors: Liou ML,Chen KH,Yeh HL,Lai CY,Chen CH

    更新日期:2017-07-01 00:00:00

  • Effect of several interventions on the frequency of handwashing among elementary public school children.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:The purpose of this educational project was to assess the effect of several interventions on the frequency of handwashing among elementary public school children. METHODS:Participants in this project were first-graders and fourth-graders from jurisdictions within a mid-Atlantic metropolitan area. Phase I in...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/s0196-6553(98)80011-4

    authors: Early E,Battle K,Cantwell E,English J,Lavin JE,Larson E

    更新日期:1998-06-01 00:00:00

  • Tuberculin reactivity among health care workers in nonhospital settings.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:We used workers' compensation data to identify health care workers at risk of tuberculosis exposure in the hospital and nonhospital environment. METHODS:We identified State Fund workers' compensation claims having a documented tuberculin skin test (TST) conversion (size >or=10 mm) with a previous negative s...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2006.02.005

    authors: Shah SM,Ross AG,Chotani R,Arif AA,Neudorf C

    更新日期:2006-08-01 00:00:00

  • Genetic relatedness of Staphylococcus epidermidis from infected infants and staff in the neonatal intensive care unit.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:The genetic relatedness of Staphylococcus epidermidis associated with infections in infants and cultured from the hands of nurses was assessed. METHODS:From March 2001 to January 2002, infections caused by S. epidermidis were prospectively monitored. Participating nurses had hand cultures performed quarterl...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2005.02.003

    authors: Milisavljevic V,Wu F,Cimmotti J,Haas J,Della-Latta P,Larson E,Saiman L

    更新日期:2005-08-01 00:00:00

  • Impact of a single safety-engineered device on the occurrence of percutaneous injuries in a general hospital in Brazil.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Health care workers are exposed to bloodborne pathogens through occupational injuries, and the replacement of sharps by safety-engineered devices has been recommended as a key preventive measure. This recommendation has been difficult to implement in Brazil. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective study of sel...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2013.07.017

    authors: Menezes JA,Bandeira CS,Quintana M,de Lima E Silva JC,Calvet GA,Brasil P

    更新日期:2014-02-01 00:00:00

  • Washer disinfector and alkaline detergent efficacy against C. difficile on plastic bedpans.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Clostridioides difficile is a major cause of infectious antibiotic resistant diarrhea. C. difficile spores are shed in patient stool, are hearty and difficult to kill. Bedpans are often used by patients with C. difficile infections and require proper handling and cleaning or disposal to prevent the transmiss...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2019.11.028

    authors: Hatt S,Schindler B,Bach D,Greene C

    更新日期:2020-07-01 00:00:00

  • Varicella seroprevalence among health care workers in Korea: validity of self-reported history and cost-effectiveness of prevaccination screening.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:The validity of self-reported varicella history and cost-effectiveness of a prevaccination screening strategy have not been examined among health care workers (HCWs) living in Korea. METHODS:We investigated varicella-zoster virus immunity of all HCWs in high-risk departments. To determine the history of var...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2014.05.013

    authors: Kang JH,Park YS,Park SY,Kim SB,Ko KP,Seo YH

    更新日期:2014-08-01 00:00:00

  • Developing a new national approach to surveillance for ventilator-associated events: executive summary.

    abstract::In September 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) convened a Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Surveillance Definition Working Group to organize a formal process for leaders and experts of key stakeholder organizations to discuss the challenges of VAP surveillance definitions and to propose n...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2013.07.001

    authors: Magill SS,Klompas M,Balk R,Burns SM,Deutschman CS,Diekema D,Fridkin S,Greene L,Guh A,Gutterman D,Hammer B,Henderson D,Hess DR,Hill NS,Horan T,Kollef M,Levy M,Septimus E,VanAntwerpen C,Wright D,Lipsett P

    更新日期:2013-11-01 00:00:00

  • Water faucets as a source of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection and colonization in neonatal and adult intensive care unit patients.

    abstract::We investigated the occurrence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in our neonatal and adult intensive care units. Using enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus polymerase chain reaction, we showed spatial and temporal associations with clonal identity between patients' and adjacent faucets' clones. Both units' taps wer...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.05.029

    authors: Cohen R,Babushkin F,Shimoni Z,Cohen S,Litig E,Shapiro M,Adler A,Paikin S

    更新日期:2017-02-01 00:00:00

  • Does systemic antibiotic prophylaxis prior to the placement of totally implantable venous access devices reduce early infection? A retrospective study of 1,485 cases at a large academic institution.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:To determine if ending the practice of administering prophylactic antibiotics prior to the placement of totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs) is correlated with an increase in 30-day bloodstream infection-related TIVADs removals. METHODS:The practice of administering prophylactic antibiotics pr...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2019.06.028

    authors: Choksi A,Finnegan K,Etezadi V

    更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00

  • Status of nosocomial tuberculosis transmission prevention in hospitals in Thailand.

    abstract::A national survey was conducted during July to September 2009 to determine tuberculosis (TB) prevention activities, problems, and support needed of Thai hospitals. Ninety-seven percent of hospitals established TB isolation policy, 96.3% provided guidelines for caring of TB patients, 95% and 91.8% provided prevention o...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2013.09.019

    authors: Unahalekhaka A,Lueang-a-papong S,Chitreecheur J

    更新日期:2014-03-01 00:00:00

  • Enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus polymerase chain reaction typing of isolates of Enterobacter cloacae from an outbreak of infection in a neonatal intensive care unit.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Enterobacter cloacae has become a common cause of nosocomial infections. This study was designed to investigate the pattern of spread of E cloacae during an outbreak in a neonatal intensive care unit. METHODS:Enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus polymerase chain reaction was used to examine 111 E...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Peters SM,Bryan J,Cole MF

    更新日期:2000-04-01 00:00:00

  • Outbreak or coincidental cases of tuberculosis? Genotyping provides the clue.

    abstract::We illustrate how genotyping of mycobacterial strains contributed to the discovery of an undetected outbreak of tuberculosis in a hospital ward, ruling out misleading assumptions of transmission chains. Genotyping should be taken into account in routine tests for the control of tuberculosis. ...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2011.03.003

    authors: Casas-Fischer R,Penedo-Pallares A,Palacios-Gutierrez JJ,Moreno-Torrico A

    更新日期:2012-02-01 00:00:00

  • Effectiveness of ultraviolet devices and hydrogen peroxide systems for terminal room decontamination: Focus on clinical trials.

    abstract::Over the last decade, substantial scientific evidence has accumulated that indicates contamination of environmental surfaces in hospital rooms plays an important role in the transmission of key health care-associated pathogens (eg, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant enterococci, Clostrid...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2015.11.015

    authors: Weber DJ,Rutala WA,Anderson DJ,Chen LF,Sickbert-Bennett EE,Boyce JM

    更新日期:2016-05-02 00:00:00

  • Impact of a dedicated intravenous therapy team on nosocomial bloodstream infection rates.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Meticulous care of intravenous catheters could be expected to minimize associated nosocomial bloodstream infections, but care is often suboptimal. METHODS:To examine the ostensible benefits of a professional, dedicated intravenous therapy team, we compared the secular trends in nosocomial bloodstream infect...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/s0196-6553(98)70033-1

    authors: Meier PA,Fredrickson M,Catney M,Nettleman MD

    更新日期:1998-08-01 00:00:00

  • Bacteriuria and urinary tract infection after female urodynamic studies: risk factors and microbiological analysis.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:This study was conducted to determine risk factors for infectious complications after urodynamic study (UDS) in women, which can assist clinicians in identifying high-risk subjects who would benefit from antibiotic prophylaxis before UDS. METHODS:In this prospective cohort study, we studied 232 women who un...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2015.05.031

    authors: Nóbrega MM,Auge AP,de Toledo LG,da Silva Carramão S,Frade AB,Salles MJ

    更新日期:2015-10-01 00:00:00

  • First report of macroscopic biofilm formation caused by Candida albicans on silver hydrogel-coated urinary catheters.

    abstract::We report macroscopic biofilms on silver hydrogel-coated urinary catheters in 2 patients from 2 different intensive care units. The catheters were removed on observation of a white, jelly layer on the catheters, respectively, 9 and 21 days after insertion. Yeast cells and pseudohyphal structures were observed with mic...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.03.042

    authors: Selek MB,Kula Atik T,Bektöre B,Atik B,Demir S,Baylan O,Özyurt M

    更新日期:2016-10-01 00:00:00

  • Mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria.

    abstract::The treatment of bacterial infections is increasingly complicated by the ability of bacteria to develop resistance to antimicrobial agents. Antimicrobial agents are often categorized according to their principal mechanism of action. Mechanisms include interference with cell wall synthesis (eg, beta-lactams and glycope...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2006.05.219

    authors: Tenover FC

    更新日期:2006-06-01 00:00:00

  • Exploring stress coping strategies of frontline emergency health workers dealing Covid-19 in Pakistan: A qualitative inquiry.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:The COVID-19 outbreak has gravely impacted the physical and psychological health of people. As the outbreak is ongoing, it is crucial to equip the emergency healthcare workers (HCWs) to be medically and psychologically prepared. OBJECTIVE:To examine the psychological impact of COVID-19 on emergency HCWs and...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.06.214

    authors: Munawar K,Choudhry FR

    更新日期:2020-07-07 00:00:00

  • Unintended consequences of infection prevention and control measures during COVID-19 pandemic.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:In the current COVID-19 pandemic, aggressive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures have been adopted to prevent health care-associated transmission of COVID-19. We evaluated the impact of a multimodal IPC strategy originally designed for the containment of COVID-19 on the rates of other hospital-ac...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.10.019

    authors: Wee LEI,Conceicao EP,Tan JY,Magesparan KD,Amin IBM,Ismail BBS,Toh HX,Jin P,Zhang J,Wee EGL,Ong SJM,Lee GLX,Wang AE,How MKB,Tan KY,Lee LC,Phoon PC,Yang Y,Aung MK,Sim XYJ,Venkatachalam I,Ling ML

    更新日期:2020-11-04 00:00:00

  • APIC MegaSurvey: Methodology and overview.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Infection preventionists (IPs) play key roles in preventing health care-associated infections and ensuring quality of care. To develop strategies to support comprehensive infection prevention practice, it is critical to understand key aspects of their practice. METHODS:A task force of expert IPs, staff repr...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.12.012

    authors: Landers T,Davis J,Crist K,Malik C

    更新日期:2017-06-01 00:00:00