Healthcare-Associated Infections

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Deep-sequencing technique provides more complete picture of resistant bacteria in hospitals

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers used the technique to characterize the bacterial pathogen population at an Italian hospital during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Whole genome sequencing

Three drug-resistant infections in US tied to stem-cell injections in Mexico

The Mycobacterium abscessus infections occurred following donor stem-cell injections at three clinics in Mexico.

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Stem cell injection

WHO issues guidance to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections

The guidelines aim to prevent bloodstream infections caused by poor practices in the insertion, maintenance, and removal of peripheral intravenous catheters.

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ECDC estimates 4.3 million patients get healthcare-associated infections in European hospitals

The point-prevalence survey of European hospitals also found that 1 in 3 microorganisms detected in HAIs were resistant to antibiotics.

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Study: Pathogens that cause surgical infections may be coming from patients' skin

The study authors say the findings could have implications for infection-prevention strategies. 

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Report details health, economic impact of inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene in hospitals

Research in 7 African countries estimates inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene in healthcare facilities contributed to 2.6 million healthcare-associated infections in 2022.

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Regional decolonization effort linked to fewer infections, deaths from multidrug-resistant pathogens

The intervention involved use of an antiseptic soap and nasal ointment on patients in a network of hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities.

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Drug-resistant bacteria in petri dish

Strategy to prevent hospital-onset C diff shows mixed results

The CDC-developed strategy did not reduce incidence of hospital-onset C difficile over time at participating hospitals, but implementation was affected by COVID-19.

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Clostridioides difficile

New York hospital reports spike in Candida auris during COVID-19

Incidence of C auris infection and colonization tripled at Mount Sinai Hospital from 2019 through 2022.

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Data demonstrate higher risk of surgical-site infection at US safety net hospitals

Patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery at safety net hospitals had a nearly 30% increased risk of SSIs compared with all hospitals.

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