Does high adherence to contact precautions lead to low in-hospital transmission of multidrug-resistant microorganisms in the endemic setting?
Publication date: Available online 10 July 2021Source: Journal of Hospital InfectionAuthor(s): Andrea C. Büchler, Marc Dangel, Reno Frei, Sammy Jäger, Jan A. Roth, Helena M.B. Seth-Smith, Adrian Egli, Andreas F. Widmer (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - July 10, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

What is the evidence that medical procedures which induce coughing or involve respiratory suctioning are associated with increased generation of aerosols and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection? A rapid systematic review
Publication date: Available online 8 July 2021Source: Journal of Hospital InfectionAuthor(s): Jennie Wilson, Gail Garson, Shaun Fitzgerald, Martin J. Llewelyn, David Jenkins, Simon Parker, Adam Bois, James Thomas, Katy Sutcliffe, Amanda Sowden, Alison O’Mara-Eves, Claire Stansfield, Elinor Harriss, Jacqui Reilly (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - July 10, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

The Dutch questionnaire-based risk assessment upon hospital admission is unable to identify the majority of carriers of multi-drug resistant micro-organisms
Publication date: Available online 8 July 2021Source: Journal of Hospital InfectionAuthor(s): S. Vainio, W. Bril (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - July 10, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

The cost-effectiveness of temporary single patient rooms to reduce risks of healthcare associated infection
Publication date: Available online 8 July 2021Source: Journal of Hospital InfectionAuthor(s): Nicholas Graves, Brett G. Mitchell, Jonathan A. Otter Martin Kiernan (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - July 10, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Efficiency of an air circulation decontamination device for micro-organisms using ultraviolet radiation
Publication date: September 2021Source: Journal of Hospital Infection, Volume 115Author(s): T.Q. Corrêa, K.C. Blanco, J.D. Vollet-Filho, V.S. Morais, W.R. Trevelin, S. Pratavieira, V.S. Bagnato (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - July 9, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Effectiveness of a SARS-CoV-2 infection prevention model in elective surgery patients – a prospective study: does universal screening make sense?
Publication date: September 2021Source: Journal of Hospital Infection, Volume 115Author(s): O. Moreno-Pérez, E. Merino, P. Chico-Sánchez, P. Gras-Valentí, J. Sánchez-Payá, COVID19-ALC Research Group (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - July 6, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Increased Number of Positive Coagulase Negative Staphylococci in Blood Cultures is Partly Explained by Increased Use of Intra Arterial Catheters in COVID-19 Patients
Publication date: Available online 3 July 2021Source: Journal of Hospital InfectionAuthor(s): Erlangga Yusuf, Jubi E. de Haan, Johannes P.C. van den Akker, Marius Vogel, Jurriaan E.M. de Steenwinkel, Bart J.A. Rijnders, Lonneke G.M. Bode (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - July 3, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Laminar Airflow vs Turbulent Airflow in Simulated Total Hip Arthroplasty – Measurements of bacteria, particles, and energy consumption
Publication date: Available online 25 June 2021Source: Journal of Hospital InfectionAuthor(s): Laureen V. Marsault, Christen Ravn, Anders Overgaard, Lars H. Frich, Martin Olsen, Thorbjørn Anstensrud, Johnny Nielsen, Søren Overgaard (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - June 26, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

A comparison of persistence of SARS-CoV-2 variants on stainless steel
Publication date: Available online 26 June 2021Source: Journal of Hospital InfectionAuthor(s): T. Pottage, I. Garratt, O. Onianwa, A. Spencer, S. Paton, N.Q. Verlander, J. Dunning, A. Bennett (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - June 26, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Chlorhexidine dressings could reduce external ventricular drain infections: results from a systematic review and meta-analysis
Publication date: Available online 24 June 2021Source: Journal of Hospital InfectionAuthor(s): Mueez Waqar, Aswin Chari, Abdurrahman I. Islim, Benjamin Davies, Daniel M. Fountain, Susan Larkin, Michael D. Jenkinson, Hiren C. Patel (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - June 25, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Phylogenetic analysis in the clinical risk management of an outbreak of Hepatitis C Virus infection among transfused thalassemia patients in Italy
Publication date: Available online 23 June 2021Source: Journal of Hospital InfectionAuthor(s): Walter Mazzucco, Velia Chiara di Maio, Fabrizio Bronte, Lavinia Fabeni, Rosaria Maria Pipitone, Stefania Grimaudo, Donatella Ferraro, Claudia Marotta, Marianna Aragri, Maurizio Macaluso, Francesco Vitale, Francesco Di Raimondo, Francesca Ceccherini-Silberstein, Vito Di Marco (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - June 23, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

SARS-CoV-2: a general recommendation to adhere to government regulations cannot be evidence-based
Publication date: Available online 13 May 2021Source: Journal of Hospital InfectionAuthor(s): G. Kampf, M. Esfeld (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - June 22, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

The truth is in the eye of the beholder; opportunistic pathogens in the dental unit
Publication date: Available online 1 June 2021Source: Journal of Hospital InfectionAuthor(s): M.A. Hoogenkamp, A.M.G.A. Laheij, J.J. de Soet (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - June 22, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

FUrTIHF: French Urinary Tract Infections in Healthcare Facilities French Urinary Tract Infections in Healthcare Facilities: 5-year historic cohort 2014-2018
Publication date: Available online 22 June 2021Source: Journal of Hospital InfectionAuthor(s): Sixtine de Lafforest, Alexandre Magnier, Maxime Vallée, Elsa Bey, Constance Le Goux, Fabien Saint, Audrey Therby, Jean Ralph Zahar, Albert Sotto, Franck Bruyere, Leslie Grammatico-Guillon (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - June 22, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

The efficacy of ultraviolet light-emitting technology against coronaviruses: a systematic review
Publication date: Available online 21 May 2021Source: Journal of Hospital InfectionAuthor(s): F. Chiappa, B. Frascella, G.P. Vigezzi, M. Moro, L. Diamanti, L. Gentile, P. Lago, N. Clementi, C. Signorelli, N. Mancini, A. Odone (Source: Journal of Hospital Infection)
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - June 19, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research