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Prevalence of Multidrug‐Resistant Bacteria on Hospital Face Masks: A Surveillance Report

iLABMED, EarlyView.
Hospital masks can harbor Klebsiella michiganensis for at least 24 h after disposal. This enteric bacterium poses a risk to immunocompromised patients and highlights the need for improved mask decontamination protocols to prevent hospital‐associated infections.
Shilpa Malakar, Priyambada Singh, Priya Sutaoney, Kamal Shah, Nagendra Singh Chauhan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Radiography students' knowledge, attitude and practice relating to infection prevention and control in the use of contrast media injectors in computed tomography

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, Volume 72, Issue 1, Page 42-53, March 2025.
The aim of this study was to explore radiography students' knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) relating to infection prevention and control (IPC) in the use of contrast media injectors in the computed tomography (CT) setting. Radiography students demonstrate varied comprehension of IPC regarding contrast media equipment within CT environment, and ...
Dania Abu Awwad, Suzanne Hill, Minh Chau, Sarah Lewis, Yobelli Alexandra Jimenez   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Catheter-related urinary nosocomial infections in intensive care units: An epidemiologic study in North of Iran

Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine, 2017
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common infections in developing countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of nosocomial catheter- associated UTI and its related factors in hospitalized patients in ...
Mohammad-Sadegh Rezai, Masomeh Bagheri-Nesami, Attieh Nikkhah   +2 more
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Microbial communities and functional diversity in seafood

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Functional diversity encompasses ecosystem processes that enhance adaptability to environmental change. This study explores the diversity of microorganisms associated with seafood. In this paper, we present our knowledge of microbial diversity in relation to seafood.
Christian Larbi Ayisi, Samuel Ayeh Osei, Grace Afumwaa Boamah, Gertrude Dzifa Mensah   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Systematic review and meta-analysis of colistin plus meropenem therapy for the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia

Iranian Journal of Microbiology
Background and Objectives: Nosocomial pneumonia caused by multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria presents a significant challenge for healthcare systems, as there are limited effective treatments available.
Hazhir Moradi, Zahra Sadat Sajadi-Javan, Sarah Mousavi, Soodabeh Rostami, Bita Moradi Khaniabadi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Future of Nosocomial Infections

Iranian Journal of Public Health
Nosocomial infections remain one of the most severe public health issues, infecting millions of patients worldwide each year.  The global prevalence of nosocomial infections varies between 3.0% and 20.7%, with an incidence rate ranging from 5% to 10%.
Moameri, Hossein, Salehi, Sahar, Haghdoost, Ali Akbar   +2 more
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Risk Factors of Surgical Site Infection at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania [PDF]

, 2012
Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common source of morbidity among operated patients. At Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), studies indicate that the rate of SSI has been increasing over the past thirty years.
Mbembati, NM, Akoko, L.O., Fredrick, F, Mbembati, N.M., Akoko, LO, Mwanga, AH, Fredrick, F., Mwanga, A.H.   +7 more
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Transoral Robotic Surgery in Head and Neck Oncology: A Scoping Review of Evidence, Technological Advancements, and Future Trajectories

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Robotic surgery has transformed head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment. This scoping review synthesizes evidence on transoral robotic surgery (TORS), focusing on applications, limitations, and future directions. Following PRISMA‐ScR guidelines, this review used the PCC framework (Population: HNC patients; Concept: technological advancements ...
Anna Luíza Damaceno Araújo, Karthik N. Rao, Juan P. Rodrigo, Vincent Vander Poorten, Orlando Guntinas‐Lichius, Alfio Ferlito, Luiz Paulo Kowalski   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Molecular characteristics of carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacilli in pediatric patients in China

BMC Microbiology, 2023
Background Carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacilli (CR-GNB) have been increasingly reported in China. However, dynamic monitoring data on molecular epidemiology of CR-GNB are limited in pediatric patients.
Lijun Yin, Lu Lu, Leiyan He, Guoping Lu, Yun Cao, Laishuan Wang, Xiaowen Zhai, Chuanqing Wang   +7 more
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Korean Nosocomial Infections Surveillance System, Intensive Care Unit Module Report: Summary of Data from July 2013 through June 2014 [PDF]

, 2015
Background : In this report, we present the annual data of the intensive care unit (ICU) module of the Korean Nosocomial Infections Surveillance System (KONIS) from July 2013 through June 2014.
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core   +1 more source