Association between antibiotic consumption and the rate of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria from China based on 153 tertiary hospitals data in 2014.

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: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:Gram-positive bacterial bloodstream infections (BSIs) are serious diseases associated with high morbidity and mortality. The following study examines the incidence, clinical characteristics and microbiological features, drug resistance situations and mortality associated with Gram-positive BSIs at a large Ch...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Zhu Q,Yue Y,Zhu L,Cui J,Zhu M,Chen L,Yang Z,Liang Z

更新日期：2018-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Regular and well-organized inspection of infection control is an essential element of an infection control program. The aim of this study was to identify the functional scope of weekly infection control team rounding (ICTR) in an acute care hospital. We conducted weekly ICTR between January 18 and December 26, 2018 to...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Jeong YS,Kim JH,Lee S,Lee SY,Oh SM,Lee E,Kim TH,Park SY

更新日期：2020-08-15 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：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：: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

abstract：Background:Dispensary and use of antibiotics without prescriptions from qualified providers is a common practice in countries with poor pharmaceutical regulations and where due focus is not given to rational use. This practice is a main factor for the spread of antimicrobial resistance due to its non-reliance on pre-tr...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Koji EM,Gebretekle GB,Tekle TA

更新日期：2019-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Although alcohol-based surgical hand preparation offers potential advantages over the traditional surgical scrubbing technique, implementing it may be challenging due to resistance of surgeons in changing their practice. We aimed to implement alcohol-based surgical hand preparation in the hospital setting ev...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Gaspar GG,Menegueti MG,Lopes AER,Santos ROC,de Araújo TR,Nassiff A,Ferreira LR,Dallora MELV,Canini SRMS,Bellissimo-Rodrigues F

更新日期：2018-07-09 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：OBJECTIVES:Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) represents a major indication of antibiotic consumption worldwide. The present study aims to report the results of an enabling, long-term AMS intervention conducted between 2013 and 2019 on an Italian University Hospital performing more than 40.000 surgical interventions...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Segala FV,Murri R,Taddei E,Giovannenze F,Del Vecchio P,Birocchi E,Taccari F,Cauda R,Fantoni M

更新日期：2020-10-26 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:In 2013 German infection surveillance guidelines recommended weekly colonization screening for multidrug-resistant (MDRO) or highly epidemic organisms for neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and extended hygiene measures based on screening results. It remains a matter of debate whether screening is worth t...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Härtel C,Faust K,Fortmann I,Humberg A,Pagel J,Haug C,Kühl R,Bohnhorst B,Pirr S,Viemann D,Simon A,Zemlin M,Poralla S,Müller A,Köstlin-Gille N,Gille C,Heckmann M,Rupp J,Herting E,Göpel W

更新日期：2020-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：Background:In France, Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) and Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) are considered as Extensively Drug-Resistant (XDR) bacteria. Their management requires reinforcement of hospital's hygiene policies, and currently there is few consistent data concerning the spontaneous decolo...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Davido B,Moussiegt A,Dinh A,Bouchand F,Matt M,Senard O,Deconinck L,Espinasse F,Lawrence C,Fortineau N,Saleh-Mghir A,Caballero S,Escaut L,Salomon J

更新日期：2018-08-13 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: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:Very low birthweight (VLBW) newborns on neonatal intensive care units (NICU) are at increased risk for developing central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CVC BSI). In addition to the established intrinsic risk factors of VLBW newborns, it is still not clear which process and structure para...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Leistner R,Thürnagel S,Schwab F,Piening B,Gastmeier P,Geffers C

更新日期：2013-04-04 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: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:Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDRTB) remains a health problem for many countries in the world. The share of MDRTB is 10-30% among newly diagnosed cases and 20-70% among relapses and treatment failure. The aim of the study is to define the side effects of second line drugs used in the treatment of MDRTB o...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Matveyeva SL,Shevchenko OS,Pogorelova OO

更新日期：2017-08-16 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: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:Valuation of the economic cost of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is important for decision making and should be estimated accurately. Highly variable or erroneous estimates may alarm policy makers and hospital administrators to act, but they also create confusion as to what the most reliable estimates are an...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Wozniak TM,Barnsbee L,Lee XJ,Pacella RE

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND:Antimicrobial stewardship has been promoted as a key strategy for coping with the problems of antimicrobial resistance and Clostridium difficile. Despite the current call for stewardship in community hospitals, including smaller community hospitals, practical examples of stewardship programs are...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Storey DF,Pate PG,Nguyen AT,Chang F

更新日期：2012-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sub-Saharan African countries are transitioning to dolutegravir-based regimens, even for patients with extensive previous drug exposure, including first-generation integrase strand-transfer inhibitors (INSTI) such as raltegravir. Such exposure might have implications on cross-resistance to dolutegravir-based...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Fokam J,Takou D,Semengue ENJ,Teto G,Beloumou G,Dambaya B,Santoro MM,Mossiang L,Billong SC,Cham F,Sosso SM,Temgoua ES,Nanfack AJ,Moudourou S,Kamgaing N,Kamgaing R,Ngako Pamen JN,Etame MMN,Bissek AZ,Elat JN,Moussi E

更新日期：2020-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Enteric bacterial pathogens are the major causes of food-borne gastroenteritis in humans and remain important public health problems worldwide. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance is a global concern, particularly in developing countries. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of enteric...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Getie M,Abebe W,Tessema B

更新日期：2019-07-08 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:There is a trend in some countries to recommend the use of surgical hand disinfectants at volumes as low as 4 ml per application. AIM:To determine whether the volume applied and hand size influence the efficacy of surgical hand disinfection. METHODS:Thirteen experiments, according to EN 12791, resulting in...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Kampf G,Ostermeyer C

更新日期：2014-04-24 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