Antibiotic appropriateness and adherence to local guidelines in perioperative prophylaxis: results from an antimicrobial stewardship intervention.

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:Studying temporal changes in resistant pathogens causing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is crucial in improving local antimicrobial and infection control practices. The objective was to describe ten-year trends of resistance in pathogens causing HAIs in a tertiary care setting in Saudi Arabia and to...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Balkhy HH,El-Saed A,Alshamrani MM,Alsaedi A,Al Nasser W,El Gammal A,Aljohany SM,Almunif S,Arabi Y,Alqahtani S,Bonnie HB,Alghoribi M,Alothman A,Almohrij SA

更新日期：2020-01-30 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:Needlestick accidents while handling of infectious material in research laboratories can lead to life-threatening infections in laboratory personnel. In laboratories working with the lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), the virus can be transmitted to humans through needlestick injury and lead to serio...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Dräger S,Marx AF,Pigny F,Cherpillod P,Eisermann P,Sendi P,Widmer AF

更新日期：2019-05-20 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：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 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: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: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：OBJECTIVE:To describe the containment of a widespread silent outbreak of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE-fm) in the Tel-Aviv Medical Center (TASMC) neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). METHODS:Setting - an NICU, participants - 49 cases of VRE-fm-colonized neonatal inpatients. RESULTS:A newborn was tran...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Marom R,Mandel D,Haham A,Berger I,Ovental A,Raskind C,Grisaru-Soen G,Adler A,Lellouche J,Schwartz D,Carmeli Y,Schechner V

更新日期：2020-06-16 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: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: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：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：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: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: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: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:Several studies have shown a high prevalence of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) amongst asylum seekers when compared to the general population. The aim of this study is to assess the duration of MDRO carriage in this population. Methods:Data were retrospectively collected between January 1st 2014 thro...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Ravensbergen SJ,Louka C,Ott A,Rossen JW,Cornish D,Pournaras S,Bathoorn E,Stienstra Y

更新日期：2019-01-07 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: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: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: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: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: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：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：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: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: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: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