Effects of Prone Positioning for Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Caused by Pulmonary Contusion: A Single-Center Retrospective Study by Xiaoyi Liu, Hui Liu, Shilian Liu, Wenlai Zhou, Qing Lan, Jun Duan, Xue Li, Xiangde Zheng

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Emergence of a blaNDM-5-carrying extensively drug-resistant Enterobacter cloacae ST1718 in Saudi Arabia: Insights from comprehensive genome analysis by Ibrahim A. Al-Zahrani, Thamer M. Brek

“…Conclusion: The findings highlight the need for monitoring the spread of multidrug-resistant clones, conducting molecular epidemiological studies, and implementing effective infection control measures to prevent the dissemination of antimicrobial resistance in healthcare settings.…”
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TLR2 Expression in Relation to IL-6 and IL-1<mml:math alttext="$eta$"> <mml:mi>&#x03B2;</mml:mi> </mml:math> and their Natural Regulators Production by PMN and...

“…Experimental studies show that PMNs also play an essential role in infection control by <emph>Bb</emph>. However, there is no available data about TLR2 expression on PMN in the course of Lyme disease. …”
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Nasal Carriage of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus among Health Care Workers in Tertiary and Regional Hospitals in Dar es Salam, Tanzania by Agricola Joachim, Sabrina J. Moyo, Lillian Nkinda, Mtebe Majigo, Sima Rugarabamu, Elizabeth G. Mkashabani, Elia J. Mmbaga, Naboth Mbembati, Said Aboud, Eligius F. Lyamuya

“…Implementation of infection control measures including contact precautions, urgent reporting of MRSA laboratory results, and routine MRSA screening of HCWs is highly needed to reduce MRSA spreading.…”
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Using the diffusion of innovations theory to understand factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination among tobacco users. by Gail Carmen D'Souza, Jessica M Yingst, Nicolle M Krebs, Candace Bordner, Sophia I Allen, William A Calo, Andrea L Hobkirk, Jonathan Foulds

“…Our findings suggest that major f actors that influenced why adult tobacco users would receive or decline the COVID-19 vaccine included infection control mandates, protection from the COVID-19 infection, and politics. …”
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Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii seropositivity in buffaloes in a Mediterranean area by Giovanna Cappelli, Antonio Bosco, Alessandra Martucciello, Gabriele Di Vuolo, Domenico Vecchio, Carlo Grassi, Maria Serrapica, Michele Napoletano, Paola Pepe

“…These findings indicate that these two risk factors are the most prevalent and need to be monitored for infection control on buffalo farms. …”
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Clinical performance of two commercially available rapid antigen tests for influenza, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics by Laura E. Savolainen, Joanna Peltola, Risto Hilla, Tapio Åman, Markku Broas, Ilkka S. Junttila

“…However, an option to confirm negative RAT by NAAT should be available.IMPORTANCERapid diagnostics of respiratory viruses is essential for clinical management, infection control, and epidemiological surveillance. Our results showed that due to the high specificity and still inadequate sensitivity, rapid antigen tests (RATs) might be useful for influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 point-of-care diagnostics when correctly used. …”
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Hepatitis B Birth Dose among Children in District 2 Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Prevalence and Associated Factors by Giao Huynh, Thanh Binh Nguyen, Ngoc Nga Cao, Minh Hoang Phan, Thi Bich Hop Dang, Thi Ngoc Han Nguyen

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Metagenomics: a new frontier for routine pathology testing of gastrointestinal pathogens by Nicola Z. Angel, Mitchell J. Sullivan, Areej Alsheikh-Hussain, Liang Fang, Samantha MacDonald, Alena Pribyl, Blake Wills, Gene W. Tyson, Philip Hugenholtz, Donovan H. Parks, Paul Griffin, David L. A. Wood

“…In conclusion, the mNGS assay offers an easy, sample to answer workflow with rapid detection of enteropathogens and has the potential to improve diagnosis, therapy and infection control precautions.…”
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The Relationship between Inflammatory Marker Levels and Hepatitis C Virus Severity by Qitian He, Quan He, Xue Qin, Shan Li, Taijie Li, Li Xie, Yan Deng, Yu He, Yongbin Chen, Zhifu Wei

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The trends of blood culture contamination and utilization rates in an LMIC tertiary care center from 2010 to 2022: a call for diagnostic stewardship? by Lama Saleh, Amanda Chamieh, Rima El Basst, Eid Azar

“…Conclusion: We saw a multifactorial, persistently elevated rate of BCC over 13 years as unaffected by strict infection control practices. We think that further research targeting a standardized, low BCU rather than inevitable BCC while advocating for diagnostic stewardship of low-middle-income countries is essential, especially where the lack of appropriate resource allocation and awareness are problematic. …”
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Nursing management in the fever clinic in a general hospital under the normalization of prevention and control of COVID-19 (新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情常态化防控期间综合医院发热门诊护理管理实践)... by YAN Junjie (闫俊杰), QI Wenjing (綦文婧), LI Jia (李佳), WANG Meiyu (王美玉)

“…Efforts were made in the following areas such as reorganization of fever clinics, improvement and implementation of the nosocomial infection control system, preparation of relevant medical staff, enhancement of training and assessment, reinforcement learning of relevant regulations and documents, implementation of prevention and control measures, and nursing team building. …”
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Comparative monocyte and T cell responses in DENV-exposed subjects from South-East Asia and DENV-naïve residents in Taiwan by Sheng-Hsuan Wang, Yun-Erh Chuang, Sia-Seng Tan, Tzu-Chuan Ho, Oscar Guey Chuen Perng, Po-Lin Chen

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Antibiotic Prescription Practice and Resistance Patterns of Bacterial Isolates from a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Retrospective Study from Jordan by Mariam Alameri, Lobna Gharaibeh, Mervat Alsous, Aseel Yaghi, Asma’a Tanash, Saqr Sa’id, Hanan Sartawi

“…These findings underline the urgent need for improved antibiotic stewardship and infection control strategies to prevent resistance from spreading further.…”
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Community-Based Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards COVID-19: an Epidemiological Survey in Kurdistan Region, Iraq by Zhino Rawf Ali, Bayan Omar Sharif, Aram Salih Mohammed Amin Kamali, Varin Tofiq Abbas, Azad Karim Ahmed, Shaho Osman Mahmood, Chiman Jamal ahmed, Sarwat Ahmed Abdulqader

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The Hydroalcoholic Extract Obtained from Mentha piperita L. Leaves Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Improves Survival in Lipopolysaccharide-Treated Macrophages by Mariana Oliveira Arruda, Saulo José Figueiredo Mendes, Simone Aparecida Teixeira, Ludmilla Santos Silva de Mesquita, Maria Nilce de Sousa Ribeiro, Stanley de Sousa Lima Galvão, Marcelo Nicolás Muscará, Elizabeth Soares Fernandes, Valério Monteiro-Neto

“…Macrophages are essential in bacterial infection control due to their antimicrobial functions and ability to link the innate and adaptive immune responses. …”
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Retrospective Analysis of Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli With Focus on Extended‐Spectrum β‐Lactamase at a Tertiary Central Hospital in Saudi Arabi... by Khalid M. Alameer, Bandar M. Abuageelah, Rena H. Alharbi, Mona H. Alfaifi, Eman Hurissi, Moayad Haddad, Nabil Dhayhi, Abdulelah S. Jafar, Mousa Mobarki, Hassan Awashi, Shaqraa Musawi, Abdulaziz M. Alameer, Shatha H. Kariri, Abdulaziz H. Alhazmi

“…Conclusion The study agrees with others in the region and shows a higher prevalence of ESBL‐producing E. coli in the region, emphasizing the importance of antibiotic stewardship programs and infection control measures to mitigate the prevalence and spread of ESBL‐producing E. coli in our region.…”
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2022 TB programme review in Pakistan: strengthening governance, with better patient diagnosis and treatment by M. van den Boom, K. Bennani, C. Sismanidis, C. Gunneberg, L. Khawaja, M.A. Safdar, C. Muhwa, E. Heldal, D.M. Cirillo, A.W. Khan, R. Fatima, B.J. Khan, S. Tahseen, M.G. ElMedrek, Y. Hutin, Pakistan Joint TB Program Review Mission

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Isolation of Extended-Spectrum β-lactamase- (ESBL-) Producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae from Patients with Community-Onset Urinary Tract Infections in Jimma Univer... by Mengistu Abayneh, Getnet Tesfaw, Alemseged Abdissa

“…Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli are the major extended-spectrum β-lactamase- (ESBL-) producing organisms increasingly isolated as causes of complicated urinary tract infections and remain an important cause of failure of therapy with cephalosporins and have serious infection control consequence. Objective. To assess the prevalence and antibiotics resistance patterns of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae from community-onset urinary tract infections in Jimma University Specialized hospital, Southwest Ethiopia, 2016. …”
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Genomic analysis of Enterobacter cloacae complex from Southern Thailand reveals insights into multidrug resistance genotypes and genetic diversity by Thunchanok Yaikhan, Kamonnut Singkhamanan, Pawarisa Luenglusontigit, Arnon Chukamnerd, Natakorn Nokchan, Nutwadee Chintakovid, Sarunyou Chusri, Rattanaruji Pomwised, Monwadee Wonglapsuwan, Kittinun Leetanaporn, Surasak Sangkhathat, Komwit Surachat

“…These findings highlight the need for stringent infection control measures to prevent similar outbreaks and emphasize the importance of effective surveillance and management strategies to address ECC-related challenges.…”
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