Impact of healthcare-associated infections on in-hospital outcomes during the COVID-19 era: a multicenter comparative study of 20,942 isolated microorganisms from ICU patients by Armin Khavandegar, Zeinab Siami, Aziz Rasouli, Pershang Nazemi, Anoosha Gull

“…Overall, the findings of this study emphasize the importance of continuous monitoring and improvement of infection control measures in ICUs to reduce the incidence of HAIs and improve patient outcomes.…”
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Global burden and trends of norovirus-associated diseases from 1990 to 2021 an observational trend study by MengLan Zhu, MengLan Zhu, ZiLing Huang, TongTong Liu, ChenNan Wu, ZhiHan Shang, LuLu Zhang

“…To further reduce this burden, preventive measures like vaccination and infection control strategies are essential for high-risk populations, alongside ongoing research into norovirus epidemiology and transmission dynamics.…”
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Enhancing antibacterial photodynamic therapy with NIR‐activated gold nanoclusters: Atomic‐precision size effect on reducing bacterial biofilm formation and virulence by Chengyu Liu, Tenghui Tian, Yujia Shi, Meiqi Li, Le Hong, Jing Zhou, Jia Liu, Yuan Zhong, Xue Wang, Zhenyu Wang, Xue Bai, Lin Wang, Chunyan Li, Zhennan Wu

“…This strategy demonstrates that atomic‐precision size effect of AuNCs paves the way for innovative approaches in antibacterial photodynamic therapy for infection control.…”
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Rates of Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections in Hospitalized Non-Immunocompromised Pediatric Patients: A 9-Year Retrospective Study at a Lebanese Tertiary Medica... by Zakhour R, Khafaja S, Korman R, Boutros CF, El Zein Z, Chmaisse A, Haj M, Haddara A, El-Houry Z, Jbahi M, Chamseddine S, Bou Karroum S, Al Oweini D, Youssef YS, Youssef N, Nasser M, Fayad D, Abi Farraj F, El Nakib C, Isaac I, Lteif M, Araj GF, Dbaibo GS

“…This poses a significant threat to the pediatric population and underscores the importance of implementing antimicrobial stewardship programs and infection control policies, which are crucial to cope with the burden of these infections, especially in the presence of other ongoing challenges such as the current economic collapse and ongoing war leading to severe antimicrobial shortages.Keywords: adolescents, antimicrobial resistance, children, gram-negative bacteria, multidrug resistance…”
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Overcoming beta-lactam resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa by targeting metallo-beta-lactamase VIM-1: a one-microsecond molecular dynamics simulation study by Mohammed Salleh M. Ardawi, Samar A. Badreddine, Muhammad Yasir, Muhammad Yasir, Aiah M. Khateb, Aiah M. Khateb, Safaa A. Turkistani, Ahmed Afandi, Samah O. Noor, Adhari Alselmi, Adhari Alselmi, Vivek Dhar Dwivedi, Vivek Dhar Dwivedi, Esam I. Azhar, Esam I. Azhar

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Comparisons of open surgical repair, thoracic endovascular aortic repair, and optimal medical therapy for acute and subacute type B aortic dissection: a systematic review and meta-... by Jianping Liu, Xiaohong Chen, Juan Xia, Long Tang, Yongheng Zhang, Lin Cao, Yong Zheng

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Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Clinical <i>Escherichia coli</i> Strains from Livestock and Poultry in Shandong Province, China During 2015–2020 by Miaoli Wang, Shaopeng Wu, Yao Wang, Feng Chen, Zhangqi Shen, Zouran Lan

“…These relationships present a great challenge for the infection control of MDR Gram-negative organisms.…”
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Association between Helicobacter pylori infection, serum thyroid-stimulating hormone, and thyroxine in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999–2000 by Ting Lu, Shunshun Lu, Jieqiong Lin, Xiaona Shao, Dahua Chen, Jianwei Shen

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Reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in a large health system: a quality improvement approach using a fractal management system by Elie A. Saade, Esther J. Thatcher, Tina Lewis, Susan Carr, Marcia Cornell, Rachel Arnold, Lisa Bushong, Zainab Albar, Peter Pronovost

“… Abstract Objective: Although preventable through established infection control practices, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) remain prevalent in acute-care settings. …”
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Management of a COVID-19 outbreak using a multidisciplinary approach and infection prevention control practices at a community living center in Veterans Administration Hospital, No... by Ikwo K. Oboho, John Hanna, Denisse Silva-Rodriguez, Angela Christie-Smith, Andrew Psenicka, Ampava Khongmongkhon, Marcus A. Kouma, Sherry Reid, Roger Bedimo

“…Methods: We describe resident characteristics and outcomes, and infection control practices implemented during 2 COVID-19 outbreak periods (January 12–February 15, 2022, June 28–July 14, 2023). …”
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Epidemiology of notifiable outbreaks in different hospital units in Saudi Arabia: A national descriptive study by Nawal M. Alanazi, Nasser H. Alshanbari, Hala M. Roushdy, Yahya I. Alnshbah, Eman Ali Barnawi, Nawaf M. Almatrafi, Rula Felemban, Zainah M. Al Shahrani, Nadeen Burhan, Aiman El-Saed, Khalid H. Alanazi

“…The high resistance of causative pathogens and high associated mortality underscore the importance of strict implementation of infection control measures.…”
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Environmental surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 for outbreak detection in hospital: A single centre prospective study by Hania Siddiqui, Alexandra M.A. Hicks, Aaron Hinz, Prachi Ray, Jennie Johnstone, Derek R. MacFadden, Jason A. Moggridge, Michael Fralick

“…Results from the floor swabs, including percentage positivity for SARS-CoV-2 and number of viral RNA copies, were sent to the hospital's infection control team twice-weekly. Number of patients with COVID-19, confirmed and suspected COVID-19 outbreaks, and acute transfers to another hospital were recorded over the study duration. …”
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A One Health approach for the genomic characterization of antibiotic-resistant Campylobacter isolates using Nanopore whole-genome sequencing by Ana Hurtado, Medelin Ocejo, Beatriz Oporto, José Luis Lavín, Ruth Rodríguez, María Ángeles Marcos, Mikel Urrutikoetxea-Gutiérrez, Mikel Urrutikoetxea-Gutiérrez, Miriam Alkorta, Miriam Alkorta, Miriam Alkorta, José María Marimón, José María Marimón

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High prevalence of fecal carriage of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacterales among patients with urinary tract infections in rural Tanzania by Magreth Erick Macha, Magreth Erick Macha, Magreth Erick Macha, Weihong Qi, Salome N. Seiffert, Anja Bösch, Philipp Kohler, Honorathy Msami Urassa, Sabine Haller, Erin West, Maja Weisser Rohacek, Maja Weisser Rohacek, Maja Weisser Rohacek, Baharak Babouee Flury, Baharak Babouee Flury, Baharak Babouee Flury, Baharak Babouee Flury

“…Younger age (aOR: 0.98, 95% CI: 0.97–0.99; p = 0.0239) and inpatient status (aOR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.08–2.91; p = 0.0036) were significant risk factors for ESBL-PE carriage.ConclusionThe high prevalence of ESBL-PE fecal carriage in rural Tanzania highlights the need for improved infection control and further research into community transmission dynamics.…”
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Application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in the diagnosis of post-stroke infections: a case series study using multiple sample types by Xiaopu Chen, Yong Liang, Wei Yang, Wenzhen He, Zhiqiang Xing, Shunxian Li, Shaoyu Cai, Jiping Fu, Xiaotang Peng, Manli Chen, Jiaming Wu

“…Importantly, for 9 of the 18 patients, adjustments to anti-infective treatment regimens based on mNGS results led to improved symptomatic relief and infection control. This suggests that mNGS can contribute to more timely and precise treatment modifications, particularly for infections with low pathogen loads, potentially enhancing clinical outcomes.ConclusionOur findings highlights the utility of mNGS in diagnosing stroke-associated infections by providing a more comprehensive etiological diagnosis compared to traditional method. …”
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Prevention and control of nosocomial infection in a certain endoscopy center under the management of COVID-19 with measures against Class B infectious diseases (新型冠状病毒感染“乙类乙管”下内窥镜中... by ZHANG Yuting (张玉婷), YANG Zhenbin (杨振斌), QIU Wei (邱伟), XIA Wenjuan (夏文娟)

“…According to the hospital infection prevention and control requirements and related documents, combined with the actual situation of the clinical diagnosis and treatment in the endoscopy center, the infection control measures were formulated and implemented from the aspects of the management of the endoscopy center and the management and protection of the endoscopy staff and patients. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates from healthcare-associated infections in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Zelalem Asmare, Melese Abate Reta, Yalewayker Gashaw, Ermias Getachew, Assefa Sisay, Muluken Gashaw, Ephrem Tamrat, Atitegeb Abera Kidie, Wagaw Abebe, Tadesse Misganaw, Agenagnew Ashagre, Zelalem Dejazmach, Getinet Kumie, Marye Nigatie, Sisay Ayana, Abdu Jemal, Solomon Gedfie, Woldeteklehaymanot Kassahun, Mulat Awoke Kassa, Selamyhun Tadesse, Biruk Beletew Abate

“…AMR obtained from this systematic review and meta-analysis urges the need for improved infection control, antimicrobial stewardship practices, and strengthened surveillance systems to control the spread of AMR and ensure effective treatment of P. aeruginosa infections.…”
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Emerging carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in a tertiary care hospital in Lima, Peru by Fiorella Krapp, Diego Cuicapuza, Guillermo Salvatierra, Jean P. Buteau, Catherine Amaro, Lizeth Astocondor, Noemí Hinostroza, Jan Jacobs, Coralith García, Pablo Tsukayama

“…This pattern highlights an urgent need for targeted surveillance and infection control as these strains pose a significant challenge to healthcare systems. …”
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Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Carbapenemase-Producing Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Infections by Mohd Saleem, Soha Abdallah Moursi, Tahani Nasser Almofeed Altamimi, Mohammed Salem Alharbi, Alwaleed Mohammad Alaskar, Sahar Adly Hassan Hammam, Ehab Rakha, Ozair Ilyas Syed Muhammad, Hamoud Abdulmohsin Almalaq, Metab Nasser Alshammari, Azharuddin Sajid Syed Khaja

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Wound irrigation and peritoneal lavage with antiseptic/antibiotic solution before wound closure during gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Motoi Uchino, Koji Tamura, Shinsuke Nomura, Seiichi Shinji, Keita Kouzu, Hiroji Shinkawa, Tomohiro Ishinuki, Toru Mizuguchi, Hiroki Ohge, Seiji Haji, Junzo Shimizu, Yasuhiko Mohri, Chizuru Yamashita, Yuichi Kitagawa, Katsunori Suzuki, Motomu Kobayash, Masahiro Kobayashi, Yuki Hanai, Hiroshi Nobuhara, Hiroki Imaoka, Masahiro Yoshida, Toshihiko Mayumi, Hiroki Ikeuchi, on behalf of SSI Prevention Guideline Committee in Japan Society for Surgical Infection

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