High load of multi-drug resistant nosocomial neonatal pathogens carried by cockroaches in a neonatal intensive care unit at Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the Netherlands a successful MRSA Search and Destroy policy is applied in healthcare institutes. We determined the effect of an adjustment in the MRSA Search and Destroy policy for patients in the outpatient clinic on the MRSA transmission to health care workers (HCW). METHODS:In June 2008 an adjustment ...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： van Rijen MM,Kluytmans JA

更新日期：2014-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-prescribed antimicrobial use and their resistance are among the main public health problems, worldwide. In Ethiopia, particularly in the northern part, the magnitude of non-prescribed antimicrobial use and its major determinants is not yet well known. Thus, this study was done to assess the magnitude of ...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Gebrekirstos NH,Workneh BD,Gebregiorgis YS,Misgina KH,Weldehaweria NB,Weldu MG,Belay HS

更新日期：2017-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Beta-lactam and quinolone antimicrobials are commonly used for treatment of infections caused by non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) and other pathogens. Resistance to these classes of antimicrobials has increased significantly in the recent years. However, little is known on the genetic basis of resistance to th...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Eguale T,Birungi J,Asrat D,Njahira MN,Njuguna J,Gebreyes WA,Gunn JS,Djikeng A,Engidawork E

更新日期：2017-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adequate knowledge and safe practice of infection prevention among healthcare providers are vital to prevent nosocomial infections. Thus, this study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and practices of healthcare providers towards infection prevention and its associated factors in the health facilities of...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Assefa J,Diress G,Adane S

更新日期：2020-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antimicrobial resistance in Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157 and non-O157 is a matter of increasing concern. The aim of the present study was to investigate the antimicrobial resistance profiles of STEC O157 and non-O157 recovered from feces of domestic farm animals in the agricultural Culi...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Amézquita-López BA,Quiñones B,Soto-Beltrán M,Lee BG,Yambao JC,Lugo-Melchor OY,Chaidez C

更新日期：2016-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Vancomycin is still one of the most commonly used drug for treatment of severe methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. Vancomycin-resistant S. aureus (VRSA) strains are a serious danger for public health. This study aimed to characterize healthcare-associated MRSA (HA-MRSA) strains, re...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Szymanek-Majchrzak K,Mlynarczyk A,Mlynarczyk G

更新日期：2018-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：Background:A substantial portion of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) cases occur in communities, and community-onset CDI (CO-CDI) can lead to serious complications including mortality. This study aimed to identify the risk factors for a poor outcome in CO-CDI. Methods:We performed a retrospective review of all in...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Lee E,Song KH,Bae JY,Yoon D,Hwang JH,Choe PG,Park WB,Bang JH,Kim ES,Park SW,Kim NJ,Oh MD,Kim HB

更新日期：2018-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pseudomonas endocarditis is exceedingly rare, especially in patients without predisposing risks. We present such a case that included unexpected switches in antibacterial resistance profiles in two Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) strains with the same whole-genome sequence. The case also involved diagnostic and ...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Lesho E,Snesrud E,Kwak Y,Ong A,Maybank R,Laguio-Vila M,Falsey AR,Hinkle M

更新日期：2017-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The extent of the occurrence of the plasmid-encoded colistin resistance genes mcr-1 and mcr-2 among humans is currently sparsely studied in Western Europe. OBJECTIVES:To determine the occurrence of MCR-producing Enterobacteriaceae in fecal samples of healthy humans with high occupational exposure to food an...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Zurfluh K,Stephan R,Widmer A,Poirel L,Nordmann P,Nüesch HJ,Hächler H,Nüesch-Inderbinen M

更新日期：2017-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical site infections (SSI) are one of the most common healthcare associated infections in the low-middle income countries. Data on incidence and risk factors for SSI following surgeries in general and Obstetric and Gynecological surgeries in particular are scare. This study set out to identify risk facto...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Pathak A,Mahadik K,Swami MB,Roy PK,Sharma M,Mahadik VK,Lundborg CS

更新日期：2017-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Disinfectant products are often used on environmental surfaces (e.g. countertops, patient beds) and patient care equipment in healthcare facilities to help prevent the transmission of healthcare-associated infections. Ready-to-use (RTU) disinfectants in the form of pre-wetted towelettes are increasingly popu...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： West AM,Nkemngong CA,Voorn MG,Wu T,Li X,Teska PJ,Oliver HF

更新日期：2018-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Despite many preventive measures, outbreaks with multi-drug resistant micro-organisms (MDROs) still occur. Moreover, current alert systems from healthcare organizations have shortcomings due to delayed or incomplete notifications, which may amplify the spread of MDROs by introducing infected patients into a ...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： van de Belt TH,van Stockum PT,Engelen LJLPG,Lancee J,Schrijver R,Rodríguez-Baño J,Tacconelli E,Saris K,van Gelder MMHJ,Voss A

更新日期：2018-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Escherichia coli is one of the most common strains of extended-spectrum β-lactam (ESBL)-producing bacteria, and the prevention and treatment of ESBL-producing E. coli infections is an ongoing challenge. The clinical characteristics and outcomes of ESBL-producing E. coli bacteremia in non-transplant patients ...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Xiao T,Yang K,Zhou Y,Zhang S,Ji J,Ying C,Shen P,Xiao Y

更新日期：2019-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Targeted screening of patients at high risk for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carriage is an important component of MRSA control programs, which rely on prediction tools to identify those high-risk patients. Most previous risk studies reported a substantial rate of patients who are eligi...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Pasricha J,Harbarth S,Koessler T,Camus V,Schrenzel J,Cohen G,Pittet D,Perrier A,Iten A

更新日期：2013-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bacterial biofilms persistent on dry environmental surfaces in healthcare facilities play an important role in the occurrence of healthcare associated infections (HAI). Compared to wet surface biofilms and planktonic bacteria, dry surface biofilms (DSB) are more tolerant to disinfection. However, there is no...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Nkemngong CA,Voorn MG,Li X,Teska PJ,Oliver HF

更新日期：2020-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preoperative skin antisepsis is an essential component of safe surgery. However, it is unclear how many antiseptic paints are needed to eliminate bacteria prior to incision. This study compared microbial skin counts after two and three antiseptic paints. METHODS:We conducted a prospective cohort study in no...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Roth JA,Schwab C,Atkinson A,von Flüe M,Kettelhack C,Eckstein FS,Battegay M,Klimke S,Frei R,Widmer AF

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The burden of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) is 2 to 18 times higher in developing countries. However, few data are available regarding infection prevention and control (IPC) process indicators in these countries. We evaluated hand hygiene (HH) facilities and compliance amongst healthcare workers (HCW...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Onyedibe KI,Shehu NY,Pires D,Isa SE,Okolo MO,Gomerep SS,Ibrahim C,Igbanugo SJ,Odesanya RU,Olayinka A,Egah DZ,Pittet D

更新日期：2020-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Diagnosis of C. difficile infection (CDI) is controversial because of the many laboratory methods available and their lack of ability to distinguish between carriage, mild or severe disease. Here we describe whether a low C. difficile toxin B nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) cycle threshold (CT) can pr...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Garvey MI,Bradley CW,Wilkinson MAC,Holden E

更新日期：2017-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Although surgical site infection after craniotomy (SSI-CRAN) is a serious complication, risk factors for its development have not been well defined. We aim to identify the risk factors for developing SSI-CRAN in a large prospective cohort of adult patients undergoing craniotomy. Methods:A series of consecut...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Jiménez-Martínez E,Cuervo G,Hornero A,Ciercoles P,Gabarrós A,Cabellos C,Pelegrin I,García-Somoza D,Adamuz J,Carratalà J,Pujol M

更新日期：2019-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：Background:This is the first review of literature and synthesis of data on community onset methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CO-MRSA) infections in Australia. Incidence of CO-MRSA varies considerably in Australia, depending on geographic and demographic factors. Methods:Data for the rates of MRSA infections...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Cameron JK,Hall L,Tong SYC,Paterson DL,Halton K

更新日期：2019-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exposure to urinary catheters is considered the most important risk factor for healthcare-associated urinary tract infection (UTI) and is associated with significant morbidity and substantial extra-costs. In this study, we assessed the impact of urinary catheterisation (UC) on symptomatic healthcare-associat...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Uçkay I,Sax H,Gayet-Ageron A,Ruef C,Mühlemann K,Troillet N,Petignat C,Bernasconi E,Balmelli C,Widmer A,Boubaker K,Pittet D,Swiss-NOSO network.

更新日期：2013-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The study aimed to evaluate the distribution of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), the incidence rates and device utilization ratio (DUR) of device-associated infections (DAIs), as well as the distribution and patterns of antimicrobial resistance of the responsible pathogens. Methods:Eligible patients...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Bianco A,Capano MS,Mascaro V,Pileggi C,Pavia M

更新日期：2018-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection prevention and control can be seen as a wicked public health problem as there is no consensus regarding problem definition and solution, multiple stakeholders with different needs and values are involved, and there is no clear end-point of the problem-solving process. Co-creation with stakeholders ...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： van Woezik AF,Braakman-Jansen LM,Kulyk O,Siemons L,van Gemert-Pijnen JE

更新日期：2016-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To describe the epidemiology of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) healthcare-associated infections (HAI) in Egyptian hospitals reporting to the national HAI surveillance system. Methods:Design: Descriptive analysis of CRE HAIs and retrospective observational cohort study using national HAI survei...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Kotb S,Lyman M,Ismail G,Abd El Fattah M,Girgis SA,Etman A,Hafez S,El-Kholy J,Zaki MES,Rashed HG,Khalil GM,Sayyouh O,Talaat M

更新日期：2020-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of appropriate antimicrobial therapy for A. baumannii bacteremic pneumonia has not been well established due to the inclusion of the three phenotypically indistinguishable Acinetobacter species and confounding factors including underlying diseases and severity of infection. This retrospective stud...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Kang FY,How CK,Wang YC,Cheng A,Yang YS,Kuo SC,Liu CP,Liu YM,Chen TL,Lee YT

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The rising incidence of resistance to currently available antibiotics among pathogens, particularly Gram-negative pathogens, in complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAIs) has become a challenge for clinicians. Ceftazidime/avibactam (CAZ-AVI) is a fixed-dose antibiotic approved in Europe and the United St...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Kongnakorn T,Eckmann C,Bassetti M,Tichy E,Di Virgilio R,Baillon-Plot N,Charbonneau C

更新日期：2019-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:We characterised 227 Staphylococcus aureus isolates from retail food and food handlers' gloves samples obtained through food surveillance and risk assessment studies between 2011 and 2014. Of 227 isolates, five (2.2%) were methicillin-resistant and belonged to sequence types ST80 (n = 3) and ST6 (n = 2). All five isol...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Aung KT,Hsu LY,Koh TH,Hapuarachchi HC,Chau ML,Gutiérrez RA,Ng LC

更新日期：2017-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), including methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), is an eminent human pathogen that can colonize the human host and cause severe life-threatening infections. The development of a reliable, simple and rapid assay for detecting S. ...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Chen X,Ma K,Yi X,Xiong L,Wang Y,Li S

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The global rise and spread of antibiotic resistance is limiting the usefulness of antibiotics in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. The use of antibiotic stewardship programs guided by local data on prescribing practices is a useful strategy to control and reduce antibiotic resistance. Our ...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Labi AK,Obeng-Nkrumah N,Nartey ET,Bjerrum S,Adu-Aryee NA,Ofori-Adjei YA,Yawson AE,Newman MJ

更新日期：2018-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Cockroaches are one of the most important and frequent insects responsible for harboring, transmission and dissemination of human pathogens in the hospital environment. The present research was done to study the phenotypic and genotypic characterization of antibiotic resistance in the Methicillin-resistant S...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Abdolmaleki Z,Mashak Z,Safarpoor Dehkordi F

更新日期：2019-03-13 00:00:00