Relationship between tetracycline antibiotic susceptibility and genotype in oral cavity Lactobacilli clinical isolates.

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:Bacterial surface contamination contributes to transmission of nosocomial infections. Chemical cleansers used to control surface contamination are often toxic and incorrectly implemented. Additional non-toxic strategies should be combined with regular cleanings to mitigate risks of human error and further de...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Mann EE,Manna D,Mettetal MR,May RM,Dannemiller EM,Chung KK,Brennan AB,Reddy ST

更新日期：2014-09-17 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:Linezolid has been increasingly used in tertiary NICUs. The objectives of this study were to explore the indications of these linezolid prescriptions, to analyze a possible misuse and to provide solutions to avoid such misuse. METHODS:A monocentric retrospective cohort study included all neonates hospitaliz...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Matrat L,Plaisant F,Barreto C,Claris O,Butin M

更新日期：2020-09-23 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: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: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：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1186/s13756-018-0315-3.]. ...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Nicholson A,Tennant I,White L,Thoms-Rodriguez CA,Cook L,Johnson S,Thompson T,Barnett J,Richards L

更新日期：2018-06-25 00:00:00

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：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: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：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: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: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: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：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

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：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: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：: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：BACKGROUND:Cutibacterium acnes is part of the anaerobic skin microbiome and resides in deeper skin layers. The organism is an agent of surgical site infections (SSI) in shoulder surgery. We hypothesized that prolonged skin preparation with an agent that penetrates deeply into the skin would be beneficial. Thus, we comp...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Dörfel D,Maiwald M,Daeschlein G,Müller G,Hudek R,Assadian O,Kampf G,Kohlmann T,Harnoss JC,Kramer A

更新日期：2021-01-22 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: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: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：UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND:Cockroaches have been described as potential vectors for various pathogens for decades; although studies from neonatal intensive care units are scarce. This study assessed the vector potential of cockroaches (identified as Blatella germanica) in a neonatal intensive care unit setup in Tikur Anbe...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Tilahun B,Worku B,Tachbele E,Terefe S,Kloos H,Legesse W

更新日期：2012-03-16 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: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: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: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