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Journal of Hospital Infection
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Leading publication in the prevention and control of infectious disease in healthcare settings #InfectiousDisease #IDsky #Medsky #IPSky
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New study evaluates the efficacy of peracetic acid, a commonly used disinfectant in endoscope reprocessing, on K. pneumoniae in planktonic and biofilm form. #KlebsiellaPneumoniae #InfectionControl #MedicalMicrobiology
https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00321-4/fulltext
November 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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A proposal for testing ventilation systems to control microbial contamination in surgical operating rooms: https://ow.ly/Im9750XlXKO
November 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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We are seeking a talented Researcher in Evidence Synthesis to streamline clinical guideline development, rapid evidence review and knowledge mobilisation activities. Apply by 5 Jan▶️https://ow.ly/o0zV50Xz0g1
#EvidenceSynthesis #GuidelineDevelopment #SystematicReview #KnowledgeMobilisation 🧪
November 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Lab-acquired infections (LAI) are a significant occupational health hazard to lab workers. Data on LAI in the Middle East and North Africa are limited. This paper systematically reviews reported LAIs in these regions to identify gaps in biosafety practices
https://ow.ly/BM5B50XlXCg
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Hand hygiene is crucial for preventing hospital-acquired infections, but compliance and resource availability can fall short in low-income countries. This study examined hand hygiene compliance and its determinants among healthcare workers in selected hospitals
https://ow.ly/4VWP50XmXIA
November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) failure is a significant clinical issue. Evidence is needed on the impact of different PIVC systems on outcomes. This study analyses the effect of add-on extension sets with integrated connectors on PIVC outcomes
https://ow.ly/X1Ei50XlXxT
November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Authors review and consolidate current evidence of disinfection strategies for CPE in hospital water systems, focusing on practical application, challenges and IPC integration
https://ow.ly/MPJx50XlXHL
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The collateral damage of war is palpable, enduring and still emerging in terms of its microbial dimensions. The role of antimicrobial resistance #AMR as an outcome of war and conflict has previously been ignored. Read more:
https://ow.ly/ItQ250XlXri
November 26, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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This study evaluates the ability of various Enterococcus species and clinical isolates to form DSB on healthcare-relevant materials, assesses their long-term survival, and explores factors influencing DSB culturability
https://ow.ly/hRv350XlXJF
November 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Vaccinations are one of the most effective medical interventions. Among other benefits, they can help reduce antimicrobial resistance by decreasing antibiotic use. This study explores the relationship between #COVID19 vaccination status and antibiotic use
https://ow.ly/e0RO50XmAQ9
November 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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In May 2024, authors identified two cases of Burkholderia cepacia complex infection within one month in the paediatric surgery ward. Here, they discuss how they identified the source, intervened in the ongoing infections, and implemented control measures
https://ow.ly/V9JX50XlXlQ
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Correlation of airborne bacteria in the operating room with surgical wound contamination and surgical site infection: a systematic review
https://ow.ly/5L4o50XlWTv
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Hospital acquired infections amongst inpatients experiencing delayed hospital discharge: an observational study in Wales
https://ow.ly/C17150XlXhZ
November 24, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Hand hygiene compliance was monitored in ICUs in Hungary over a year, using the WHO direct observation method, recording 7,473 instances. The incidence of healthcare-associated infection was assessed by retrospective medical record analysis of 1,002 patients
https://ow.ly/ricV50XmmpU
November 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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This study outlines results from standardized tests to evaluate the susceptibility of different #CAuris clade strains and C. albicans ATCC 10231 strain to commonly used disinfecting agents and commercially available ready-to-use disinfecting wipes
https://ow.ly/GYGI50XlWOo
November 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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💧The Hidden Iceberg: Can Wastewater Transform Infection Surveillance and Prevention in Care Homes?
https://ow.ly/t3Gh50XlWPc
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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A Mixed Methods Systematic Review on the Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Workers’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Infection Prevention and Control in the UK
https://ow.ly/hC8050XlWSb
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Effective infection IPC and antimicrobial stewardship programs are essential in hospitals. This study aims to evaluate the status of IPC and ASPs at Jimma University Medical Center, a tertiary care hospital in Southwest Oromia, Ethiopia
https://ow.ly/vr2C50XmzOg
November 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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This study analyses the risk factors of carbapenem resistance and multidrug resistance in patients with P. aeruginosa bloodstream infection, and to explore the role of pulmonary infection as an independent risk factor
https://ow.ly/P2WZ50XlWRB
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Periodic routine microbiological surveillance of gastrointestinal endoscopes is recommended to ensure adequacy of reprocessing. Authors investigate whether there were differences in contamination depending on the type of endoscope
https://ow.ly/524i50XlXcX
November 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Authors report the first detection of C. auris from ward wastewater using culture and PCR. #Microbiology #EnvironmentalHealth #AntimicrobialResistance
https://ow.ly/wXib50XmXta
November 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Cleaning efficacy of unbrushable endoscope channels in automated endoscope reprocessors: Evidence of noncompliance in real-world practice
https://ow.ly/W3Lz50XlWUk
November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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The national incidence of bloodstream infection (BSI) caused by Klebsiella Pneumoniae in the UK increased during #Covid19, while authors observed an increase in BSI caused by Gram-negative bacteria in their ICU
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088925000563
November 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Comparison of three methods for biofilm disinfection claim: Comparison of three methods for biofilm disinfection claim: Multiple methods are described in literature, but no consensus has been found for disinfection efficacy tests against biofilms
https://ow.ly/CSQv50XlG2n
November 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Authors assess hand hygiene in functional units like operating rooms, using disinfectant volumes (in mL) per disinfection, and investigate how factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and feedback influence it
https://ow.ly/4zFz50XlZyR
November 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM