Search results for "Cross infection"

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Clinical impact of broad-spectrum empirical antibiotic therapy in patients with healthcare-associated pneumonia: a multicenter interventional study

2012

Healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP) has been proposed as a new category of pneumonia distinct from community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). A multicenter observational study in 2008 finds that patients with HCAP have a mortality rate significantly higher than patients with CAP, and a worse outcome is associated at logistic regression analysis with a low adherence to empirical antibiotic therapy recommended by ATS/IDSA guidelines. We designed a prospective interventional study to establish whether administration of a broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy consistent with the 2005 ATS/IDSA guidelines has an effect on the clinical outcome of hospitalized patients with HCAP. All patients with HCAP pro…

AdultMalecommunity-acquired pneumonia; broad-spectrum empirical therapy; healthcare-associated pneumonia; multidrug-resistant pathogens; antibiotic therapymedicine.medical_specialtyCarbapenemcommunity-acquired pneumoniaSettore MED/09 - Medicina InternaAdolescentLogistic regressionNOYoung AdultCommunity-acquired pneumoniaDrug Resistance Multiple BacterialInternal medicinePneumonia BacterialInternal Medicinemedicineantibiotic therapyHumanspneumoniaProspective StudiesYoung adultIntensive care medicineProspective cohort studyAgedAged 80 and overCross Infectionbusiness.industryMortality ratehealthcare-associated pneumoniaHealthcare-associated pneumonia Community-acquired pneumonia Antibiotic therapy Multidrug-resistant pathogens Broad-spectrum empirical therapybroad-spectrum empirical therapyLength of StayMiddle Agedmedicine.diseaseSettore MED/45 - Scienze Infermieristiche Generali Cliniche E PediatricheAnti-Bacterial AgentsPneumoniamultidrug-resistant pathogensItalyPractice Guidelines as TopicEmergency MedicineDrug Therapy CombinationFemaleObservational studybusinessantibiotic therapy; pneumoniamedicine.drug
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Overlapping of Independent SARS-CoV-2 Nosocomial Transmissions in a Complex Outbreak

2021

8 páginas, 2 figuras, 1 tabla.

AdultMalemedicine.medical_specialtyAdolescentCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Health PersonnelSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Genome ViralMicrobiologyDisease OutbreaksYoung AdultNosocomial transmissionCase fatality rateEpidemiologyHealth careHumansMedicineMolecular BiologyPhylogenyAgedCross InfectionWhole Genome Sequencingbusiness.industryTransmission (medicine)SARS-CoV-2OutbreakCOVID-19Middle AgedGenomic epidemiologyHospitalsQR1-502HomogeneousEmergency medicineFemalebusinessResearch ArticlemSphere
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Prevalence and genetic diversity of Aichi virus strains in stool samples from community and hospitalized patients.

2008

ABSTRACT Aichi virus has been proposed as a causative agent of gastroenteritis. A total of 457 stool specimens from children hospitalized with acute diarrhea and 566 stool specimens from adults and children involved in 110 gastroenteritis outbreaks were screened for the presence of Aichi virus by reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR) amplification of the genomic region of the 3C and 3D (3CD) nonstructural proteins. Our results show a low incidence of Aichi virus in pediatric samples and the existence of mixed infections with other microbiological agents in some cases. From the outbreak survey, it appears that the presence of Aichi virus is an indicator of mixed infections causing gastroenterit…

Aichi virusEpidemiologyMESH : PrevalenceMESH : DiarrheaMESH : KobuvirusDisease OutbreaksFecesMESH : ChildMESH: Picornaviridae InfectionsMESH: ChildMESH: AnimalsMESH: Genetic VariationMESH: PhylogenyChildPhylogeny0303 health sciencesCross InfectionMESH: KobuvirusMESH : Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionMESH: Fecesvirus diseasesMESH : InfantMESH: Infant3. Good healthMESH : GastroenteritisMESH: DiarrheaMESH: Seafood[SDV.MP]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Microbiology and ParasitologyChild Preschool[SDV.MP.VIR]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Microbiology and Parasitology/VirologyAichi virusMESH : Cross InfectionMicrobiology (medical)DiarrheaMESH : Community-Acquired InfectionsKobuvirusMolecular Sequence Data[ SDV.MP.VIR ] Life Sciences [q-bio]/Microbiology and Parasitology/VirologyMESH: Ostreidae03 medical and health sciencesMESH : AdolescentHumansMESH : Disease OutbreaksMESH: PrevalenceMESH: AdolescentMESH : SeafoodMESH: HumansMESH: Molecular Sequence DataPicornaviridae Infections030306 microbiologyMESH: Child PreschoolMESH : HumansOutbreakGenetic VariationInfantDNAVirologyMESH: GastroenteritisSeafoodMESH : Sequence Analysis DNAMESH: Sequence Analysis DNAMESH : Molecular Sequence DataMESH : Child Preschool[ SDV.MP ] Life Sciences [q-bio]/Microbiology and ParasitologyMESH: Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionGenotypePrevalenceMESH: Disease Outbreaks[SDV.MP.VIR] Life Sciences [q-bio]/Microbiology and Parasitology/VirologyMESH : Picornaviridae InfectionsbiologyReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionIncidence (epidemiology)MESH: Infant NewbornGastroenteritisCommunity-Acquired InfectionsDiarrheaMESH: Community-Acquired InfectionsKobuvirusFrancemedicine.symptomSequence AnalysisAdolescentMESH : Infant NewbornMESH : Genetic VariationGenetic variationmedicineAnimalsPreschoolMESH : FranceFeces030304 developmental biologyMESH : OstreidaeInfant NewbornMESH: Cross InfectionMESH : PhylogenySequence Analysis DNAMESH : Fecesbiology.organism_classificationNewbornOstreidaeMESH: FranceMESH : Animals
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[Legionella spp. contamination in indoor air: preliminary results of an Italian multicenter study].

2014

Obiettivo. Rilevare la presenza di Legionella spp. nell’aria attraverso un protocollo standardizzato, a fianco dei tradizionali metodi impiegati per la rete idrica. Disegno. In dieci strutture sanitarie è stato selezionato un bagno, la cui acqua presentava una contaminazione da Legionella >1.000 unità formanti colonie (ufc)/litro. La contaminazione dell’aria è stata valutata tramite campionamento attivo (Surface Air System, SAS) e passivo, impiegando piastre di sedimentazione per la valutazione dell’Indice Microbico Aria (Index of Microbial Air, IMA). I campionamenti sono stati effettuati per 8 ore consecutive, a circa 1 m dal pavimento e a 50 cm dal rubinetto. Con il campionamento attivo, …

Air MicrobiologyLegionellaLegionella indoor ariaindoor airSettore MED/42 - Igiene Generale E ApplicataWaste Disposal FluidcontaminationAir PollutionHumansIndoorToilet FacilitiesCross InfectionLegionellosislegionella spp; contamination; indoor airLegionella aria acqua SAS IMAWaste Disposalbacterial infections and mycosesariaHospitalsrespiratory tract diseasesBacterial Typing TechniquesItalyAir Pollution IndoorBacterial Typing Techniques; Cross Infection; Environmental Monitoring; Hospitals; Humans; Italy; Legionella; Legionellosis; Toilet Facilities; Waste Disposal Fluid; Water Microbiology; Air Microbiology; Air Pollution Indoorlegionella sppbacteriaFluidWater MicrobiologyEnvironmental MonitoringEpidemiologia e prevenzione
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Candida bloodstream infections in intensive care units: Analysis of the extended prevalence of infection in intensive care unit study

2011

Objectives: To provide a global, up-to-date picture of the prevalence, treatment, and outcomes of Candida bloodstream infections in intensive care unit patients and compare Candida with bacterial bloodstream infection. Design: A retrospective analysis of the Extended Prevalence of Infection in the ICU Study (EPIC II). Demographic, physiological, infection-related and therapeutic data were collected. Patients were grouped as having Candida, Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and combined Candida/bacterial bloodstream infection. Outcome data were assessed at intensive care unit and hospital discharge. Setting: EPIC II included 1265 intensive care units in 76 countries. Patients: Patients in partic…

Candida albicanMaleAntifungal AgentsIron metabolism Pathogenesis and modulation of inflammation [IGMD 7]Settore MED/41 - AnestesiologiaCritical Care and Intensive Care Medicinelaw.inventionEchinocandinschemistry.chemical_compound0302 clinical medicineRetrospective StudieCaspofunginlawCandida albicansPrevalenceAntifungal Agent030212 general & internal medicineCandida albicansFluconazoleMESH: SepsisFungemiaintensive careMedicine(all)MESH: AgedCross Infection0303 health scienceseducation.field_of_studyMESH: Middle AgedfungemiabiologyCandidiasisMiddle AgedIntensive care unitMESH: Candidiasisbacteremia; epidemiology; fungemia; intensive care; outcome assessment (health care); Aged; Antifungal Agents; Candida albicans; Candidiasis; Cross Infection; Echinocandins; Female; Fluconazole; Humans; Intensive Care Units; Lipopeptides; Male; Middle Aged; Prevalence; Retrospective Studies; Sepsis; Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine3. Good healthIntensive Care Unitsbacteremia epidemiology fungemia intensive care outcome assessment (health care)CandidiasiMESH: FluconazoleepidemiologyFemaleHumanmedicine.drugmedicine.medical_specialtySepsiIntensive Care UnitPopulationLipopeptides03 medical and health sciencesSepsisIntensive caremedicineHumansEchinocandinbacteremiaIntensive care medicineeducationMESH: PrevalenceAgedRetrospective Studiesoutcome assessment (health care)MESH: Humans030306 microbiologybusiness.industryMESH: Candida albicansMESH: EchinocandinsMESH: Cross InfectionMESH: Retrospective Studies[SDV.MHEP.HEG]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Human health and pathology/Hépatology and GastroenterologyMESH: Antifungal Agentsmedicine.diseasebiology.organism_classificationMESH: MalechemistryBacteremiaMESH: Intensive Care UnitsCaspofunginbusinessMESH: FemaleFluconazole
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Being candid about Candida airway colonization and clinical outcomes: What can we really learn from unadjusted associations?

2020

Candida sppmedicine.medical_specialtyCross InfectionLung Diseases FungalEpidemiologybusiness.industryHealth PolicyRespiratory SystemPublic Health Environmental and Occupational HealthCandidiasisColony Count MicrobialInfectious DiseasesmedicineHumansColonizationAirwayIntensive care medicinebusinessAsymptomatic InfectionsCandidaAmerican journal of infection control
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Analyzing central-line associated bloodstream infection prevention bundles in 22 countries: The results of ID-IRI survey

2022

International audience; BACKGROUND: Because central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a significant complication of central venous access, it is critical to prevent CLABSIs through the use of central line bundles. The purpose of this study was to take a snapshot of central venous access bundles in various countries. METHODS: The participants in intensive care units (ICUs) completed a questionnaire that included information about the health center, infection control procedures, and central line maintenance. The countries were divided into 2 groups: those with a low or low-middle income and those with an upper-middle or high income. RESULTS: Forty-three participants from 22…

CatheterInfection ControlCatheterization Central VenousCross InfectionEpidemiologyHealth PolicyPublic Health Environmental and Occupational HealthBundle ; CLABSI ; Catheter ; Central line ; Infection ; SepsisBundleCLABSIIntensive Care UnitsInfectious Diseases[SDV.MHEP.MI]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Human health and pathology/Infectious diseasesCatheter-Related InfectionsSurveys and QuestionnairesSepsisCentral lineHumansCentral Venous CathetersInfectionPatient Care Bundles
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Healthcare-associated central nervous system infections.

2022

Purpose of review The aim of this review is to provide a practical and updated summary on healthcare-associated central nervous system infections and their management. Recent findings The term ‘healthcare-associated ventriculitis and meningitis’ has recently been coined and clinical practical guidelines have been published on the management of these nosocomial infections. Many aspects have still to be further investigated (e.g. cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers, indications for novel antibiotics, intrathecal antimicrobial regimens). Summary Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for healthcare-associated central nervous system infections in patients with specific risk factors (i.…

Central Nervous SystemCross InfectionAnesthesiology and Pain MedicineCentral Nervous System InfectionsHumansHealthcare-associated central nervous system infectionsDelivery of Health CareAnti-Bacterial AgentsCurrent opinion in anaesthesiology
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Covid-19 Pandemic: What Changes for Dentists and Oral Medicine Experts? A Narrative Review and Novel Approaches to Infection Containment

2020

The authors performed a narrative review on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome- CoronaVirus-2 ( SARS-CoV-2) and all infectious agents with the primary endpoints to illustrate the most accepted models of safety protocols in dentistry and oral medicine, and to propose an easy view of the problem and a comparison (pre- vs post-COVID19) for the most common dental procedures. The outcome is forecast to help dentists to individuate for a given procedure the differences in terms of safety protocols to avoid infectious contagion (by SARS-CoV-2 and others dangerous agents). An investigation was performed on the online databases Pubmed and Scopus using a combination of free words and Medical Subject H…

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Health Toxicology and MutagenesisPneumonia ViralScopusoral medicinelcsh:MedicineReviewRisk AssessmentBetacoronavirus03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineRisk FactorsPandemicmedicineHumans030212 general & internal medicinePandemicsPersonal Protective EquipmentPersonal protective equipmentCross InfectionInfection ControldentistrySARS-CoV-2business.industrylcsh:RPublic Health Environmental and Occupational HealthCOVID-19Subject (documents)030206 dentistrymedicine.diseasepersonal protective equipment (PPE)Narrative reviewMedical emergencyCoronavirus InfectionsRisk assessmentbusinessOral medicineInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Essential strategies in HAI prevention and control: performance assessment through the implementation of the HAI-CoSIP tool of the GISIO-SItI group. …

2018

Healthcare-Associated Infections are a great concern for worldwide healthcare systems and represent a considerable threat to patient safety, leading to adverse clinical outcomes. A defined panel of indicators represents a key element to guide Healthcare Organizations towards identification of main gaps, implementation of effective actions and continuous improvements on Healthcare-Associated Infections prevention and control activities. A review on accreditation systems conducted by the Italian Study Group of Hospital Hygiene of the Italian Society of Hygiene Preventive Medicine and Public Health revealed a substantial heterogeneity of implemented standards and led to the development of a co…

Cross InfectionHealthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs); Institutional accreditation; Performance assessment; Quality improvement;Environmental and Occupational HealthPilot ProjectsAccreditationInstitutional accreditationPerformance assessmentCross-Sectional StudiesInfectious DiseasesItalyHealthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs); Institutional accreditation; Performance assessment; Quality improvement; Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health; Infectious DiseasesCatheter-Related InfectionsFeasibility StudiesHumansSurgical Wound InfectionHealthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs); Institutional accreditation; Performance assessment; Quality improvementPublic HealthQuality improvementDelivery of Health CareHealthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)
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