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Hygiene requirements for cleaning and disinfection of surfaces: recommendation of the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (KRINKO) at the Robert Koch Institute

GMS Hygiene and Infection Control
This recommendation of the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (KRINKO) addresses not only hospitals, but also outpatient health care facilities and compiles current evidence.The following criteria are the basis for the indications ...
Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (KRINKO)
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No nosocomial transmission under standard hygiene precautions in short term contact patients in case of an unexpected ESBL or Q&A E. coli positive patient: a one-year prospective cohort study within three regional hospitals

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2017
Background Many Highly Resistant Gram Negative Rod (HR-GNR) positive patients are found unexpectedly in clinical cultures, besides patients who are screened and isolated based on risk factors.
Dennis Souverein, Sjoerd M. Euser, Bjorn L. Herpers, Corry Hattink, Patricia Houtman, Amerens Popma, Jan Kluytmans, John W. A. Rossen, Jeroen W. Den Boer   +8 more
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Statement by the Commission for Infection Prevention and Hygiene in Healthcare and Nursing (KRINKO) on the indication-appropriate use of mouth-nose protection (MNS) in healthcare

GMS Hygiene and Infection Control
Introduction: When using a mouth-nose protection (MNS), the indications for their use are not always clear in practice, so that they are often worn even if it is not indicated for infection prevention and control (IPC).
Commission for Infection Prevention and Hygiene in Healthcare and Nursing (KRINKO)
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Sharps injuries and bloodborne pathogen exposure among healthcare workers: a 5-year surveillance in a teaching hospital in Singapore

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Introduction: Bloodborne pathogens’ exposures are defined as injuries to contaminated sharps and exposures to patients’ blood or body fluids continue to present risks to healthcare workers (HCWs).
Zhang Zhimin, Jin Pinhong, Toh Hui Xian, Tan Soong Geck, Molly How Kue Bien, Tan Kwee Yuen, Sheena Ong Jin Min, Lee Lai Chee, Ling Moi Lin   +8 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Children who acquire HIV infection perinatally are at higher risk of early death than those acquiring infection through breastmilk: a meta-analysis. [PDF]

, 2012
BACKGROUND: Assumptions about survival of HIV-infected children in Africa without antiretroviral therapy need to be updated to inform ongoing UNAIDS modelling of paediatric HIV epidemics among children.
Valériane Leroy (78472), Gray, G., Coutsoudis, A., Charles Kilewo, Coovadia, Hoosen M., Philippe Msellati (181218), UNAIDS Child Survival Group, Newell, Marie-Louise, Charles Kilewo (181204), Debra Jackson, Peter D. Ghys (181224), Coovadia, H.M., Gray Glenda, Becquet, Renaud, Ghys, Peter D., Zaba, Basia, Marston, M., Marie-Louise Newell, Leroy Valériane, Castetbon, Katia, Wiktor, Stefan Z., Anna Coutsoudis, Marston, Milly, Nduati, Ruth, Kilewo Charles, Milly Marston (181179), Moulton Lawrence H., Kilewo, C., Zaba, B., Coovadia Hoosen M., Gray, Glenda, Marston Milly, Dabis, François, Becquet Renaud, Coutsoudis, Anna, Moulton, Lawrence H, Wiktor, S.Z., Jackson Debra, Ekouevi, Didier K, Max Essex, Debra Jackson (181196), Basia Zaba (44679), Becquet, R., François Dabis (78475), Philippe Msellati, Anna Coutsoudis (181199), Glenda Gray, Marie-Louise Newell (78337), Nduati Ruth, Leroy, Valériane, Milly Marston, Zaba Basia, Hoosen M Coovadia, Lawrence H. Moulton (181183), Kilewo, Charles, Stefan Z Wiktor, Ekouevi, D.K., Ruth Nduati (159204), Basia Zaba, Moulton, Lawrence H., Stefan Z. Wiktor (181211), Essex, Max, Zaba, B, Ekouevi Didier K., Didier K. Ekouevi (127416), Essex, M., François Dabis, Glenda Gray (64254), Ekouevi, Didier K., Ghys Peter D., Max Essex (181190), Msellati, Philippe, Dabis, F., Ghys, P.D., Valériane Leroy, Lawrence H Moulton, Jackson, Debra, Msellati Philippe, Newell Marie-Louise, Wiktor, Stefan Z, Dabis François, Msellati, P., Hoosen M. Coovadia (181186), Newell, M.L., Ruth Nduati, Moulton, L.H., Peter D Ghys, Jackson, D., Didier K Ekouevi, Renaud Becquet, Coovadia, Hoosen M, Essex Max, Renaud Becquet (78471), Coutsoudis Anna, Wiktor Stefan Z., Nduati, R., Leroy, V., Ghys, Peter D, Essex, Myron   +98 more
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Bridging the Gap: Specialized Training Programs for Infection Prevention Specialists Increase Certification Success

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Background: The role of the infection preventionist (IP) is complex and encompasses a range of responsibilities requiring extensive knowledge in infection control practices, data analysis, surveillance, performance improvement and collaboration with ...
Kelly Holmes, Jennifer McCarty, Sandi Steinfeld, Kelley Boston   +3 more
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Prevalence, risk factors and molecular epidemiology of highly resistant gram negative rods in hospitalized patients in the Dutch region Kennemerland

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2016
Background This paper describes (1) the Highly Resistant Gram Negative Rod (HR-GNR) prevalence rate, (2) their genotypes, acquired resistance genes and (3) associated risk factors of HR-GNR colonization among the hospitalized population in the Dutch ...
Dennis Souverein, Sjoerd M. Euser, Bjorn L. Herpers, Bram Diederen, Patricia Houtman, Marina van Seventer, Ingeborg van Ess, Jan Kluytmans, John W. A. Rossen, Jeroen W. Den Boer   +9 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo, Weisi Dai, Jie Mao, Mei Ye, Xingshan Lu, Xiaocui Zhang   +5 more
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National Healthcare-Associated Infections Report 2022 – Saudi Arabia

Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2023
Background: Surveillance data are very essential for the effective use of available resources, the prioritization of infection control practices, and setting goals for intervention.
Faisal Alsheddi, Tabish Humayun, Manar Alsaffar, Yvonne Suzette Aldecoa, Wafa H. Alshammari, Fayez Z. Aldalbehi, Hind Alanazi, Mohammed Alqahtani, Aiman El-Saed, Abdulmajid M. Almutairi, Khalid H. Alanazi   +10 more
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