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：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：: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: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 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：:As emergence and spread of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) requires a standardized preventive approach, we aimed to evaluate current MDRO admission screening practices in Swiss hospitals and to identify potential barriers impeding their implementation. In early 2018, all Swiss public and private healthcare insti...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Martischang R,Buetti N,Balmelli C,Saam M,Widmer A,Harbarth S

更新日期：2019-02-13 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:Antibiotic resistance, is often conferred by the presence of antibiotic resistance genes. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between tetracycline resistance (Tet-R) and genotype in 31 Lactobacillus isolates from caries-active patients. Methods:The tetracycline susceptibility of Lactobacillus i...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Zhang Y,Zhang Q

更新日期：2019-02-04 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：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: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:Antimicrobial disinfectants are used as primary treatment options against pathogens on surfaces in healthcare facilities to help prevent healthcare associated infections (HAIs). On many surfaces, pathogenic microorganisms exist as biofilms and form an extracellular matrix that protects them from the antimicr...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Lineback CB,Nkemngong CA,Wu ST,Li X,Teska PJ,Oliver HF

更新日期：2018-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：Background:This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the rate of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria and antibiotic consumption intensity in 153 tertiary hospitals from China in 2014. Methods:A retrospective study using national surveillance data from 2014 was conducted. Data on the annual consu...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Yang P,Chen Y,Jiang S,Shen P,Lu X,Xiao Y

更新日期：2018-11-19 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: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: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 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:Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacterial species are an increasingly dangerous public health threat, and are now endemic in many areas of South Asia. However, there are a lack of comprehensive data from many countries in this region determining historic and current MDR prevalence. Enterotoxigenic Es...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Margulieux KR,Srijan A,Ruekit S,Nobthai P,Poramathikul K,Pandey P,Serichantalergs O,Shrestha SK,Bodhidatta L,Swierczewski BE

更新日期：2018-07-20 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: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：:[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: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: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: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: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: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:Data about the burden of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing microorganisms in Africa are limited. Our study aimed to estimate the prevalence of human faecal ESBL carriage in the community of an informal urban settlement in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania, East Africa) by using environmental contaminat...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Erb S,D'Mello-Guyett L,Malebo HM,Njee RM,Matwewe F,Ensink J,Hinic V,Widmer A,Frei R

更新日期：2018-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Diagnosis of C. difficile infection (CDI) is controversial because of the many laboratory methods available and their lack of ability to distinguish between carriage, mild or severe disease. Here we describe whether a low C. difficile toxin B nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) cycle threshold (CT) can pr...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Garvey MI,Bradley CW,Wilkinson MAC,Holden E

更新日期：2017-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：Background:In recent years, livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) multi locus sequence type CC398 has spread widely in the livestock production in Europe. The rates of LA-MRSA in hospitals have been found to be largely determined by contact to and density of livestock in the area. ...

journal_title：Antimicrobial resistance and infection control

authors： Würtz ET,Bønløkke JH,Urth TR,Larsen J,Islam MZ,Sigsgaard T,Schlünssen V,Skou T,Madsen AM,Feld L,Moslehi-Jenabian S,Skov RL,Omland Ø

更新日期：2017-12-13 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: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：: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：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: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: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: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: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：: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：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：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