An outbreak of fatal nosocomial infections due to group A streptococcus on a medical ward.

abstract：:Over a 1-week period, Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B was recovered from two patients in the intensive-care unit (ICU). A cross-infection was presumed when one patient developed invasive meningococcal disease and another patient was found to be colonized. Investigation by molecular typing showed that these cases we...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Louie M,Simor AE,Rachlis A,Louie L

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the clinical and economic burden of Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD) in Massachusetts over 2 years. DESIGN:A retrospective analysis of Massachusetts hospital discharge data from 1999-2003 was conducted. Cases of CDAD in 2000 were identified using code 008.45 from the International ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： O'Brien JA,Lahue BJ,Caro JJ,Davidson DM

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study investigated regional variations in antibiotic use for the treatment of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) in France by means of a multilevel analysis, to identify targets for quality improvement. METHODS:Data were obtained from the 2001 and 2006 French national point-prevalence surveys of...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Amadeo B,Dumartin C,Venier AG,Fourrier-Réglat A,Coignard B,Rogues AM

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breathing circuit filters (BCFs) are used in respiratory and critical-care settings for humidification of air and to limit transmission of respiratory pathogens. Three types of BCFs (Pall BB 25A, BB 100, and HME 15-22) were evaluated (in triplicate) for removal of Mycobacterium species. Filters were challenged with ae...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Aranha-Creado H,Prince D,Greene K,Brandwein H

更新日期：1997-04-01 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：:This article is the first in a two-part series discussing and illustrating the application of statistical process control (SPC) to processes often examined by hospital epidemiologists. The basic philosophical and theoretical foundations of statistical quality control and their relation to epidemiology are emphasized i...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Benneyan JC

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Existing knowledge of emergency department (ED) catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) prevention is limited. We aimed to describe the motivations, perceived risks for CAUTI acquisition, and strategies used to address CAUTI risk among EDs that had existing CAUTI prevention programs. METHODS:In ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Carter EJ,Pallin DJ,Mandel L,Sinnette C,Schuur JD

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three different sequentially applied post-varicella zoster virus (VZV) exposure management strategies were employed over a 43-month period. We began by using a standard post-exposure protocol in which 50 susceptible healthcare workers (HCW) involved in hospital exposures were furloughed from work at a loss to the hosp...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Josephson A,Karanfil L,Gombert ME

更新日期：1990-06-01 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：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：:A surgeon-specific computer-generated monthly questionnaire was used to improve surveillance of surgical wound infections in outpatients as well as inpatients following discharge. From July 1988 through June 1989, 20,536 surgical procedures were performed at our medical center, of which 53% were for outpatients. The t...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Manian FA,Meyer L

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the ability of a standard disinfection procedure to eliminate hepatitis C virus (HCV) from the air-water channel of hysteroscopes. The residual HCV RNA remaining after the disinfection procedure was measured by polymerase chain reaction. When correctly applied to hysteroscopes, the standard disinfection pr...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Sartor C,Charrel RN,de Lamballerie X,Sambuc R,De Micco P,Boubli L

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate and determine the cause of an outbreak of Mycobacterium mucogenicum bacteremias in bone marrow transplant (BMT) and oncology patients. DESIGN:Case-control study and culturing of hospital water sources. Isolates were typed using molecular methods. SETTING:University-affiliated, tertiary-care m...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Kline S,Cameron S,Streifel A,Yakrus MA,Kairis F,Peacock K,Besser J,Cooksey RC

更新日期：2004-12-01 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：: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:Multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae pose a serious infection control challenge and have emerged as a public health threat. We examined national trends in the proportion of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates resistant to carbapenems (CRKP) and third-generation cephalosporins (G3CRKP). DESIGN AND SETTING:Retros...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Braykov NP,Eber MR,Klein EY,Morgan DJ,Laxminarayan R

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To measure the interobserver agreement, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of data submitted to a statewide surveillance system for identifying central line-associated bloodstream infection (BSI). DESIGN:Retrospective review of hospital medical records comparin...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： McBryde ES,Brett J,Russo PL,Worth LJ,Bull AL,Richards MJ

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the impacts of different methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) screening test options (eg, polymerase chain reaction [PCR], rapid culture) and program characteristics on the clinical outcomes and budget of a typical US hospital. METHODS:We developed an Excel-based decision-analytic mo...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Olchanski N,Mathews C,Fusfeld L,Jarvis W

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Molecular epidemiologic surveillance of Acinetobacter baumannii by polymerase chain reaction-randomly amplified polymorphic DNA analysis in a university hospital for 3 consecutive study periods. RESULTS:Twelve different Acinetobacter baumannii genotypes (A-L) were detected. Although only 2 genotypes were det...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Akalin H,Ozakin C,Gedikoglu S

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective, propensity-matched cohort study was conducted to determine the mortality rate in patients with healthcare-associated infection (HAI) due to multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii. The 28-day mortality rate for patients with MDR A. baumannii HAI was not significantly different than that for ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Daniels TL,Deppen S,Arbogast PG,Griffin MR,Schaffner W,Talbot TR

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Fluoroquinolones have not been frequently implicated as a cause of Clostridium difficile outbreaks. Nosocomial C. difficile infections increased from 2.7 to 6.8 cases per 1000 discharges (P < .001). During the first 2 years of the outbreak, there were 253 nosocomial C. difficile infections; of ...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Muto CA,Pokrywka M,Shutt K,Mendelsohn AB,Nouri K,Posey K,Roberts T,Croyle K,Krystofiak S,Patel-Brown S,Pasculle AW,Paterson DL,Saul M,Harrison LH

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Rising antibiotic resistance could reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics in preventing postoperative infections. We investigated trends in the efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis regimens for 3 commonly performed surgical procedures-appendectomy, cesarean section, and colorectal surgery-and 1 invasive diagno...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Gandra S,Trett A,Alvarez-Uria G,Solomkin JS,Laxminarayan R

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：: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：: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:Describe the epidemiology of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) participating in a standardized and mandatory CLABSI surveillance program. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort. Setting. We included patients admitted (April 2007-March 2011) to 7 level II/I...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Blanchard AC,Fortin E,Rocher I,Moore DL,Frenette C,Tremblay C,Quach C

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined contamination of healthcare worker (HCW) gown and gloves after caring for patients with Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing and non-KPC-producing Klebsiella as a proxy for horizontal transmission. The rate of contamination with Klebsiella species is similar to that of contamination with met...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Rock C,Thom KA,Masnick M,Johnson JK,Harris AD,Morgan DJ

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：: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：:We prospectively surveyed for rectal colonization with vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus among 93 high-risk pediatric patients who were hospitalized at least 5 (median, 20) days. Fifty-two patients (56%) had enterococcal colonization; none had active infection with Enterococcus. All enterococci were vancomycin-suscept...

journal_title：Infection control and hospital epidemiology

authors： Trabulsi A,Glover AM,Reising SF,Christie CD

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00