The use of typing methods and infection prevention measures to control a bullous impetigo outbreak on a neonatal ward.

abstract：Background:Acinetobacter baumannii causes frequently nosocomial infections worldwide. Its ability to survive on dry surfaces facilitates its spread and the persistence of endemic situations, especially in the intensive care units (ICUs).The objective of this paper is to describe a multicomponent intervention program de...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Valencia-Martín R,Gonzalez-Galan V,Alvarez-Marín R,Cazalla-Foncueva AM,Aldabó T,Gil-Navarro MV,Alonso-Araujo I,Martin C,Gordon R,García-Nuñez EJ,Perez R,Peñalva G,Aznar J,Conde M,Cisneros JM,In representation of A. baumanni

更新日期：2019-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:This study aims to determine the effectiveness of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program based on a Clinical Pathway (CP) to improve appropriateness in perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis (PAP). Materials and methods:This pre-post quasi-experimental study was conducted in a 12 month period (six months before an...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Donà D,Luise D,La Pergola E,Montemezzo G,Frigo A,Lundin R,Zaoutis T,Gamba P,Giaquinto C

更新日期：2019-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The blaNDM-1 (New Delhi Metallo-β-lactamase-1) gene has disseminated around the globe. NDM-1 producers are found to co-harbour resistance genes against many antimicrobials, including fluoroquinolones. The spread of large plasmids, carrying both blaNDM and plasmid-mediated fluoroquinolone resistance (PMQR) ma...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Mitra S,Mukherjee S,Naha S,Chattopadhyay P,Dutta S,Basu S

更新日期：2019-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Social media may provide a tool, when coupled with a patient-included™ conference, to enhance the engagement among the general public. We describe authors and potential readers of Twitter content surrounding a patient-included™ scientific congress, the International Consortium for Prevention and Infection Co...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Martischang R,Tartari E,Kilpatrick C,Mackenzie G,Carter V,Castro-Sánchez E,Márquez-Villarreal H,Otter JA,Perencevich E,Silber D,Storr J,Tetro J,Voss A,Pittet D

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Due to limited therapeutic options and their association with high mortality and morbidity, carbapenem-non-susceptible Acinetobacter spp. (CNA) are of significant public health importance. This study aimed to describe current epidemiological trends of CNA proportions in Europe and to identify factors that ar...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Ayobami O,Willrich N,Suwono B,Eckmanns T,Markwart R

更新日期：2020-06-19 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: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:Nasal carriage of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is associated with an increased risk of infection. Colonization with MRSA is observed in < 1% of the general Dutch population. Increased risk for MRSA carriage is known to occur in several key groups, one of which is asylum seekers. However...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： van Dulm E,Klok S,Boyd A,Joore IK,Prins M,van Dam AP,Tramper-Stranders GA,van Duijnhoven YTHP

更新日期：2020-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission by aerosols, to provide evidence on the rational use of masks, and to discuss additional measures important for the protection of healthcare workers from COVID-19. METHODS:Literature review and expert opinion. SHORT CONCLUSION:SARS-CoV-2, the pathogen causin...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Sommerstein R,Fux CA,Vuichard-Gysin D,Abbas M,Marschall J,Balmelli C,Troillet N,Harbarth S,Schlegel M,Widmer A,Swissnoso.

更新日期：2020-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nasal and extra nasal carriage of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is a pre-existing condition that often leads to invasive MRSA infection, as MRSA colonization is associated with a high risk of acquiring MRSA infection during hospital stays. Decolonization may reduce the risk of meticillin-resistant S...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Sai N,Laurent C,Strale H,Denis O,Byl B

更新日期：2015-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) are a global phenomenon, there are significant regional differences in terms of prevalence. Traveling to countries with a high MDRO prevalence increases the risk of acquiring such an organism. In this study we determined risk factors for MDRO colonization among pat...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Kaspar T,Schweiger A,Droz S,Marschall J

更新日期：2015-07-25 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：Background:The methicillin-resistant clone Staphylococcus capitis NRCS-A, involved in sepsis in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) worldwide, is able to persist and spread in NICUs, suggesting the presence of reservoirs inside each setting. The purpose of the present study was to identify these reservoirs and to inv...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Butin M,Dumont Y,Monteix A,Raphard A,Roques C,Martins Simoes P,Picaud JC,Laurent F

更新日期：2019-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Candidemia is a common cause of nosocomial bloodstream infections, resulting in high morbidity and mortality. This study was conducted to describe the epidemiology, species distribution, antifungal susceptibility patterns and outcomes of candidemia in a large regional tertiary referral hospital. METHODS:A r...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Teo JQ,Candra SR,Lee SJ,Chia SY,Leck H,Tan AL,Neo HP,Leow KW,Cai Y,Ee PLR,Lim TP,Lee W,Kwa AL

更新日期：2017-03-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite improvements in hospital infection prevention and control, healthcare associated infections (HAIs) remain a challenge with significant patient morbidity, mortality, and cost for the healthcare system. In this review, we use a One Health framework (human, animal, and environmental health) to explain the epidemi...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Dalton KR,Rock C,Carroll KC,Davis MF

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A hospital-associated outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) was reported. We aimed to assess the effectiveness of infection control measures among healthcare workers (HCWs) who were exposed to a MERS patient and/or his body fluids in our institute. METHODS:A descriptive study...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Wiboonchutikul S,Manosuthi W,Likanonsakul S,Sangsajja C,Kongsanan P,Nitiyanontakij R,Thientong V,Lerdsamran H,Puthavathana P

更新日期：2016-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：Background:A Surgical Unit-based Safety Programme (SUSP) has been shown to improve perioperative prevention practices and to reduce surgical site infections (SSI). It is critical to understand the factors influencing the successful implementation of the SUSP approach in low- and middle-income settings. We undertook a q...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Clack L,Willi U,Berenholtz S,Aiken AM,Allegranzi B,Sax H

更新日期：2019-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Harmonization in hand hygiene training for infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals is lacking. We describe a standardized approach to training, using a "Train-the-Trainers" (TTT) concept for IPC professionals and assess its impact on hand hygiene knowledge in six countries. METHODS:We developed...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Tartari E,Fankhauser C,Masson-Roy S,Márquez-Villarreal H,Fernández Moreno I,Rodriguez Navas ML,Sarabia O,Bellissimo-Rodrigues F,Hernández-de Mezerville M,Lee YF,Aelami MH,Mehtar S,Agostinho A,Camilleri L,Allegranzi B,Pires

更新日期：2019-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Mycobacterium tuberculosis possesses five resuscitation-promoting factors, Rpf A to E, which are required for the resuscitation of dormancy in mycobacteria. This study explores the transcriptional profile of all five rpfs of M. tuberculosis, in response to sub-MIC concentration of rifampin, in multidrug and ...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Pourazar Dizaji S,Taala A,Masoumi M,Ebrahimzadeh N,Fateh A,Siadat SD,Vaziri F

更新日期：2017-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mcr-1-harboring Enterobacteriaceae are reported worldwide since their first discovery in 2015. However, a limited number of studies are available that compared full-length plasmid sequences of human and animal origins. METHODS:In this study, mcr-1-bearing plasmids from seven Escherichia coli isolates recove...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Zurfluh K,Nüesch-Inderbinen M,Klumpp J,Poirel L,Nordmann P,Stephan R

更新日期：2017-09-06 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: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：:The emerging COVID-19 pandemic poses many difficulties to medical professionals. One of them is the need to use personal protective equipment (PPE) in order to protect themselves and their families, while not compromising their care. Physical examination is one of the cornerstones of medical assessment but parts of it...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Seidel E,Luski S,Ribak Y,Nama A,Saraya T,Nishiyama T,Oster Y,Nir-Paz R

更新日期：2020-12-09 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:Proper sterile processing is fundamental to safe surgical practice and optimal patient outcomes. Sterile processing practices in low and middle-income countries often fall short of recommended standards. The impact of education and training on sterile processing practices in low and middle-income countries i...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Fast O,Fast C,Fast D,Veltjens S,Salami Z,White M

更新日期：2018-02-13 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: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：: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：:The WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands global hand hygiene campaign, launched in 2009 and celebrated annually on the 5th of May, features specific calls to action seeking to increase engagement from stakeholders' collaborations in hand hygiene improvement. WHO calls on everyone to be inspired by the global movement towa...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Tartari E,Fankhauser C,Peters A,Sithole BL,Timurkaynak F,Masson-Roy S,Allegranzi B,Pires D,Pittet D

更新日期：2019-03-28 00:00:00