Hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite disinfectants are more effective against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms than quaternary ammonium compounds.

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：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of exposure to remnants of a phagemid-containing E. coli, killed by treatment with a propanol-based hand rub, on antimicrobial resistance in E. coli isolates. METHODS:An in vitro model was developed in which a clinical E. coli isolate (EUR1) was exposed to remnants of an E. coli K-12 ...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Stohr JJJM,Kluytmans-van den Bergh MFQ,Verhulst CJMM,Rossen JWA,Kluytmans JAJW

更新日期：2020-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinicians often prescribe antimicrobials for outpatient wound infections before culture results are known. Local or national MRSA rates may be considered when prescribing antimicrobials. If clinicians prescribe in response to national rather than local MRSA trends, prescribing may be improved by making loca...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Schweizer ML,Perencevich EN,Eber MR,Cai X,Shardell MD,Braykov N,Laxminarayan R

更新日期：2013-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND:Two MRSA surveillance components exist within the German national nosocomial infection surveillance system KISS: one for the whole hospital (i.e. only hospital based data and no rates for individual units) and one for ICU-based data (rates for each individual ICU). The objective of this study wa...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Gastmeier P,Schwab F,Chaberny I,Geffers C

更新日期：2012-02-13 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: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: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：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：: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

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：BACKGROUND:We report on an outbreak in a surgical, interdisciplinary intensive care unit (ICU) of a tertiary care hospital. We detected a cluster of ICU patients colonized or infected with multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We established an outbreak investigation team, performed an exploratory epidemiological...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Salm F,Deja M,Gastmeier P,Kola A,Hansen S,Behnke M,Gruhl D,Leistner R

更新日期：2016-12-06 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：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: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:Antibiotics are useful but increasing resistance is a major problem. Our objectives were to assess antibiotic use and microbiology testing in hospitalized children in the Gambia. Methods:We conducted a retrospective analysis of paediatric inpatient data at The Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital in Banju...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Chaw PS,Schlinkmann KM,Raupach-Rosin H,Karch A,Pletz MW,Huebner J,Nyan O,Mikolajczyk R

更新日期：2018-07-16 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:Although hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) recipients are routinely exposed to classic risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), few studies have assessed CDI risk in these high-risk patients, and data are especially lacking for pediatric HCT recipients. We aimed to determine incidence and ri...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Boyle NM,Magaret A,Stednick Z,Morrison A,Butler-Wu S,Zerr D,Rogers K,Podczervinski S,Cheng A,Wald A,Pergam SA

更新日期：2015-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:COVID-19 arise global attention since their first public reporting. Infection prevention and control (IPC) is critical to combat COVID-19, especially at the early stage of pandemic outbreak. This study aimed to measure level of healthcare workers' (HCW') self-reported IPC behaviors with the risk of COVID-19 ...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Lai X,Wang X,Yang Q,Xu X,Tang Y,Liu C,Tan L,Lai R,Wang H,Zhang X,Zhou Q,Chen H

更新日期：2020-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite of the steady decrease of surgical site infection (SSI) over the last two decades, the incidence of SSI after hip and knee arthroplasty has recently surged. This may be explained by technical changes that may result in an increased risk of SSI, such as the broad implementation of fast track programs, and/or ea...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Ho J,Meis JF,Nabuurs-Franssen M,Voss A

更新日期：2015-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND:We describe an outbreak of Bullous Impetigo (BI), caused by a (methicillin susceptible, fusidic acid resistant) Staphylococcus aureus (SA) strain, spa-type t408, at the neonatal and gynaecology ward of the Jeroen Bosch hospital in the Netherlands, from March-November 2011. METHODS:We performed ...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Koningstein M,Groen L,Geraats-Peters K,Lutgens S,Rietveld A,Jira P,Kluytmans J,de Greeff SC,Hermans M,Schneeberger PM

更新日期：2012-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of epidemiological studies on the incidence of MRSA infections overtime was performed along with an analysis of data available for download from Hospital Compare (https://data.medicare.gov/data/hospital-compare). We found the estimations of the incidence of MRSA infections varied widely depending upon the typ...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Kavanagh KT,Abusalem S,Calderon LE

更新日期：2017-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are one of the major opportunistic pathogens and the incidence of CoNS bacteraemia is increasing. However, most of the CoNS-positive blood cultures are contaminants rather than true CoNS bacteraemia. In order to minimize contamination, we defined true CoNS bacteraemia a...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Cui J,Liang Z,Mo Z,Zhang J

更新日期：2019-04-24 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: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:To determine the prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and related presence of mutations in quinolone resistance-determining region (QRDR) genes and plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR) among Shigella flexneri isolates obtained from Jiangsu Province, China. METHODS:A total of 400 Shigell...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Qin T,Qian H,Fan W,Ma P,Zhou L,Dong C,Gu B,Huo X

更新日期：2017-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was officially declared a pandemic in March 2020. Many cases of COVID-19 are nosocomial, but to the best of our knowledge, no nosocomial outbreaks on psychiatric departments of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have been reported in Europe. The differe...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Rovers JJE,van de Linde LS,Kenters N,Bisseling EM,Nieuwenhuijse DF,Oude Munnink BB,Voss A,Nabuurs-Franssen M

更新日期：2020-12-01 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: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:Community-associated infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria are a growing concern. METHODS:Retrospective cohort study of clinical infections due to ESBL-producing bacteria requiring admission from 2006-2011 at a tertiary care academic medical center in Providence, RI...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Kassakian SZ,Mermel LA

更新日期：2014-03-25 00:00:00