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Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
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Proportion and antibiogram of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major public health concern, particularly in resource-limited settings such as Africa. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the proportion of MRSA among S. aureus isolates from patients with confirmed infections and to…
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Practices and perspectives on antimicrobial drug misuse in Southern Ethiopia: a mixed-method study, 2024
Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance refers to the ability of microorganisms to become resistant to antibiotics, fungicides, and other antimicrobial agents, which are essential for treating illnesses in humans, land and water-based animals, and plants. This issue is quickly emerging as a…
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High efficiency of 70% isopropanol in reducing microbial contamination on healthcare workers’ smartphone surfaces: a pre-post study in Peru
Abstract Introduction Poor cleaning practices for healthcare workers’ mobile phones can promote microbial contamination, posing a latent risk of infections for patients. Despite widespread mobile phone use in healthcare environments, evidence on the effectiveness of disinfection methods in low and…
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Ward microclimate and procedural factors as predictors for CRAB environmental contamination in ICUs: a longitudinal monitoring study
Abstract Background Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) has emerged as a pivotal pathogen contributing to healthcare-associated infections. Identifying environmental risk factors associated with CRAB contamination is critical. Objectives To assess the associations of ward…
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Preventing bloodstream infections through effective surveillance, AUDIT and FEEDBACK: evaluation of a 20-year hospital program using a TYPE I hybrid design
Abstract Introduction Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a leading cause of healthcare-associated morbidity and mortality, with a significant portion being preventable. Despite this, BSIs remain common, particularly in Australian hospitals. Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) in Queensland has…
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Point-prevalence of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use in a tertiary hospital in Shanghai, China: 2012–2023
Abstract Background Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a global public health issue and a major threat to patient safety. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of HAIs and antimicrobial use in a tertiary hospital in Shanghai, China. Methods Point-prevalence surveys were conducted…
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Longitudinal evaluation of a multimodal hand hygiene intervention in improving healthcare worker compliance: a three-year quasi-experimental study at a cardiac specialty hospital in Karachi, Pakistan
Abstract Background Healthcare-associated infections pose a major challenge in developing countries, with hand hygiene (HH) compliance being the most critical preventive measure. Despite WHO recommendations, HH compliance in Pakistani healthcare settings remains suboptimal. This study aimed to…
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Stewarding the hospital sink drain: a narrative review of practical approaches for controlling gram negative pathogens in low- and middle-income countries
Abstract In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), gram-negative bacteria cause over half of intensive care unit (ICU) infections, with up to 50% mortality associated with multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains. Hospital sink drains are increasingly recognized as reservoirs for MDR organisms and are…
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Could the load of carbapenemase genes in hospital wastewater be a proxy for emerging resistance to carbapenems in humans?
Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a growing threat to global public health and is a key concern for infection control teams in hospitals. However, AMR surveillance is time-consuming and limited in most countries, resulting in incomplete findings. In high-income countries…
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Evaluating hand hygiene compliance: a digital-based approach for assessing healthcare worker practices in the teaching hospitals in Malaysia
Abstract Background Hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers (HCWs) remains a critical challenge in infection prevention. Traditional audit methods have limitations, including observation bias and Hawthorne effect. This study used eye-tracking technology to as an objective behavioural tool…
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Surgical site infection prevention among surgical healthcare workers in Syria: a nationwide cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Surgical site infections (SSIs), infections at or near surgical incisions, represent 20–30% of nosocomial infections globally, with higher prevalence in low- and middle-income countries such as Syria. This study assessed SSI prevalence in two Syrian hospitals alongside a…
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From ‘droplet’ to ‘respiratory’ precautions: implementation and adherence monitoring in a Swiss tertiary care center, 2023–2025
Abstract Background Following updated 2023 guidance from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), and in parallel with recommendations from the Swiss Center for Infection Control, a tertiary care centre in Switzerland replaced droplet precautions with ‘respiratory precautions’…
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The effect of a proprietary chlorine-stabilizing surface-coating formulation on healthcare environment disinfection in multidrug-resistant bacteria isolation rooms
Abstract Objective OxiLast™ is a surface coating formulation that extends the antimicrobial effect of chlorine-based disinfectants. We sought to test it in a healthcare environment. Design Controlled quasi-experimental study with parallel groups and repeated measures, conducted in isolation rooms…
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Surveillance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria integrating whole genome sequencing and epidemiological information – a global, systematic review, 2012–2023
Abstract Background Epidemiologic surveillance is one pillar in the global efforts to stop the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) and increasingly includes whole genome sequencing (WGS). However, no review systematically examined the characteristics of such surveillance systems until…
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National surveillance of healthcare-associated infections in the UAE: first multisector report and benchmark analysis (2023)
Abstract Background Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a major global patient safety concern, yet comprehensive national surveillance data remain limited in many regions, including the Middle East. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), prior efforts were restricted to selected surgical site…
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Import of antibiotics by air travellers – an observational study at airports in Sweden and Norway
Abstract Background Overuse and misuse of antibiotics are two of the main drivers of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In some countries antibiotics can be purchased over the counter, whereas in Scandinavia and most of Europe, antibiotics require a prescription. It is permitted to bring medicines for…
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Genomic investigation of the vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium in a tertiary hospital in China
Abstract Objectives In light of a VREfm spread in a large tertiary hospital in China, this study aimed to explore the transmission dynamics and genetic characteristics of these isolates within a global context. Methods A total of 27 VREfm were collected from a hospital in Guangdong province, China…
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Antimicrobial use and stewardship activities in Swiss long-term care facilities: data from a national point-prevalence survey
Abstract Background The first nation-wide point-prevalence survey (PPS) in Swiss long-term care facilities (LTCF) showed significant geographical differences in antimicrobial use. The aim of this study was to characterize these variations, identify associated factors, and assess antimicrobial…
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A prospective, observational, cost of implementation analysis for the National Infection Surveillance Program for Aged Care (NISPAC)
Abstract Background The National Infection Surveillance Program for Aged Care (NISPAC) is a new standardised and streamlined infection and antimicrobial use surveillance tool for Australian Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs). As a part of the program development and implementation, it was…
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