Patient to healthcare personnel transmission of MRSA in the non-intensive care unit setting.

abstract：:Across 36 US pediatric oncology centers, 576 central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) were reported over a 21-month period. Most infections occurred in those with leukemia and/or profound neutropenia. The contribution of viridans streptococci infections was striking. Study findings depict the contempor...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Gaur AH,Bundy DG,Gao C,Werner EJ,Billett AL,Hord JD,Siegel JD,Dickens D,Winkle C,Miller MR,Children's Hospital Association Hematology-Oncology Quality Transformation Collaborative Project.

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the epidemiology and spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in three tertiary-care centers in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, where MRSA is encountered infrequently. DESIGN:Retrospective review over a 6-year period, from January 1, 1990, through December 31, 1995. SETTING:Three te...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Suh K,Toye B,Jessamine P,Chan F,Ramotar K

更新日期：1998-06-01 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：:We describe the clinical, microbiologic, and molecular features of the first series of qacA/B-containing strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from infected US patients. All qac-carrying strains were clonally diverse, and qacA strains exhibited increased tolerance to chlorhexidine as measured by minim...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： McGann P,Kwak YI,Summers A,Cummings JF,Waterman PE,Lesho EP

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracavity ultrasound transducer handles are not routinely immersed in liquid high-level disinfectants. We show that residual bacteria, including pathogens, persist on more than 80% of handles that are not disinfected, whereas use of an automated device reduces contamination to background levels. Clinical staff shoul...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Ngu A,McNally G,Patel D,Gorgis V,Leroy S,Burdach J

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify patient-care practices related to an increased prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among chronic hemodialysis patients. DESIGN:Survey. SETTING:Chronic hemodialysis facilities in the United States. PARTICIPANTS:Equal-probability 2-stage cluster sampling was used to select 87 faciliti...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Shimokura G,Chai F,Weber DJ,Samsa GP,Xia GL,Nainan OV,Tobler LH,Busch MP,Alter MJ

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To compare central line use and central line-associated bloodstream infection in newborn infants before and after the introduction of a central line infection prevention bundle in order to determine the effectiveness of the bundle and to identify areas for further improvement. DESIGN Retrospective cohort ana...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： McMullan R,Gordon A

更新日期：2016-09-01 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 assess healthcare workers' attitudes and concerns regarding seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines in order to improve vaccination campaign communications. DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey. SETTING:All 6 health authorities in British Columbia, Canada. METHODS:An anonymous, self-administered online survey...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Kaboli F,Astrakianakis G,Li G,Guzman J,Donovan T,Naus M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the frequency and type of nosocomial infections (NIs) (especially surgical-site infections [SSIs]), risk factors, and the type and duration of antibiotic use among surgical patients in Greek hospitals. DESIGN:Two point-prevalence studies. SETTING:Fourteen Greek hospitals. PATIENTS:Those in the...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Gikas A,Roumbelaki M,Pediaditis J,Nikolaidis P,Levidiotou S,Kartali S,Kioumis J,Maltezos E,Metalidis S,Anevlavis E,Haliotis G,Kolibiris H,Tselentis Y,Hellenic Infection Control Network.

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To reveal the source of a nosocomial outbreak of colonization and infection with a strain of Serratia marcescens positive for Guiana extended-spectrum beta-lactamase 1 (GES-1) that occurred among patients in a neurosurgical intensive care unit (ICU) in a Dutch university medical center from May 2002 through M...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： de Vries JJ,Baas WH,van der Ploeg K,Heesink A,Degener JE,Arends JP

更新日期：2006-11-01 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：:We conducted a survey of 16,914 patients to determine the point prevalence of healthcare-associated catheter-associated urinary tract infection (HA-CAUTI) and urinary catheter care in public hospitals in Hong Kong. Overall HA-CAUTI prevalence was 0.27%. Compliance was generally good, except for documenting the date of...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Chen H,Lee JWY,Yu KCH,Chan CKW,Wong ATY,Lai RWM,Fung KSC

更新日期：2020-03-01 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 evaluate adherence to components of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for preventing the transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in healthcare facilities. DESIGN:Multihospital study using direct observation and a standardized questionnaire. SETTING:Three urban hospitals (...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Sutton PM,Nicas M,Reinisch F,Harrison RJ

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methodologies for evaluating the efficacy of antimicrobial agents in the bacterial flora of the hand involve variations of the "glove juice" or "sterile bag" procedures. In this study we demonstrate that the subungual flora contribute significantly to the recovery of bacteria in these procedures. Culturing hands that ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Leyden JJ,McGinley KJ,Kates SG,Myung KB

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Despite evidence to the contrary, many practitioners continue to inappropriately screen for and treat bacteria in the urine of clinically asymptomatic patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a new order set on the number of urine culture performed, antibiotic days of therapy (DOT), c...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Watson KJ,Trautner B,Russo H,Phe K,Lasco T,Pipkins T,Lembcke B,Al Mohajer M

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of nosocomial infection due to antimicrobial resistant bacteria in patients treated in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). DESIGN:Nested case-cohort study. Patient data were collected prospectively, and antimicrobial susceptibility data were abstr...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Foglia EE,Fraser VJ,Elward AM

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE. To quantify the association between admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) room most recently occupied by a patient positive for extended-spectrum β-lactamase (EBSL)-producing gram-negative bacteria and acquisition of infection or colonization with that pathogen. DESIGN. Retrospective cohort study. SETTI...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Ajao AO,Johnson JK,Harris AD,Zhan M,McGregor JC,Thom KA,Furuno JP

更新日期：2013-05-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To determine risk factors for ceftazidime-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infection and the effect of ceftazidime-resistant K. pneumoniae infection on mortality during an isolated outbreak. DESIGN:Case-control investigation using clinical and molecular epidemiology and prospective analysis of infection cont...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Qavi A,Segal-Maurer S,Mariano N,Urban C,Rosenberg C,Burns J,Chiang T,Maurer J,Rahal JJ

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used mandatory public reporting as an impetus to perform a statewide study to define risk factors for surgical site infection. Among women who underwent abdominal hysterectomy, blood transfusion was a significant risk factor for surgical site infection in patients who experienced blood loss of less than 500 mL. ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Young H,Berumen C,Knepper B,Miller A,Silverman M,Gilmartin H,Wodrich E,Alexander S,Price CS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cohorting patients who are colonized or infected with multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) protects uncolonized patients from acquiring MDROs in healthcare settings. The potential for cross transmission within the cohort and the possibility of colonized patients acquiring secondary isolates with additional a...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Hawken SE,Hayden MK,Lolans K,Yelin RD,Weinstein RA,Lin MY,Snitkin ES

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy of 2 types of antimicrobial privacy curtains in clinical settings and the costs involved in replacing standard curtains with antimicrobial curtains. DESIGN:A prospective, open-labeled, multicenter study with a follow-up duration of 6 months. SETTING:This study included 12 rooms of ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Luk S,Chow VCY,Yu KCH,Hsu EK,Tsang NC,Chuang VWM,Lai CKC,Hui M,Lee RA,Lai WM,Que TL,Fung SC,To WK,Cheng VCC,Wong ATY

更新日期：2018-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the number of Staphylococcus aureus isolates collected in a dental clinical environment and to determine their susceptibility to antimicrobial agents commonly used in dentistry. SETTING:Undergraduate clinic of the Dental School of Piracicaba, University of Campinas, Brazil. METHODS:Sterile cott...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Motta RH,Groppo FC,Bergamaschi Cde C,Ramacciato JC,Baglie S,de Mattos-Filho TR

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Standardizing healthcare surface sampling requires the evaluation of sampling tools for organism adherence. Here, 7 sampling tools were evaluated to assess their elution efficiencies in the presence of 5 pathogens. Foam sponges (80.6%), microfiber wipes (80.5%), foam swabs (77.9%), and cellulose sponges (66.5%) yielde...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： West-Deadwyler RM,Moulton-Meissner HA,Rose LJ,Noble-Wang JA

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE To analyze whether electronically available comorbid conditions are risk factors for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-defined, hospital-onset Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) after controlling for antibiotic and gastric acid suppression therapy use. PATIENTS Patients aged ≥18 years admit...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Harris AD,Sbarra AN,Leekha S,Jackson SS,Johnson JK,Pineles L,Thom KA

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus colonization before surgery reduces risk of surgical site infection (SSI). The regimen of nasal mupirocin ointment and topical chlorhexidine gluconate is effective, but cost and patient compliance may be a barrier. Nasal povidone-iodine solution may provide an alternative t...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Phillips M,Rosenberg A,Shopsin B,Cuff G,Skeete F,Foti A,Kraemer K,Inglima K,Press R,Bosco J

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the impact of the introduction of a plastic shield-shaped device (Needleguard, Biosafe, Auckland, New Zealand) and education program designed to allow safer recapping, on recorded rates of needlestick injury. DESIGN:A before-after trial with a two-year duration of follow-up. SETTING:Tertiary re...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Whitby M,Stead P,Najman JM

更新日期：1991-04-01 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