Nosocomial Infections News

After the construction of two ICUs, researchers found that contamination with carbapenem-resistant organisms of the in-room sinks happened quickly.

Diagnostic stewardship, along with targeted prevention efforts and a testing and treatment clinical care pathway, reduced hospital-onset cases of Clostridioides difficile by more than 50% in a children’s hospital, researchers reported.

I wasn’t so much hooked as I was hoodwinked!

A 1-year fellowship for senior trainees and early career infectious diseases physicians can help establish relationships with public health agencies and is an effective career development pathway, according to a study.

An analysis of global online conversations among health care professionals on social media in January showed celebration of the approval of a new drug for treatment of late-stage cervical cancer.

Surgical site infections, or SSIs, are among the most prevalent and pesky health care-associated infections. Roughly 1% to 3% of patients will develop an infection near or at the incisional site following surgery.

Rural hospitals are an integral part of the health care system. They provide services across the continuum of care from primary care to long-term care. In recent years, however, they have faced challenges.

Making an early switch to oral antibiotic therapy from IV therapy is safe and effective for patients with low-risk Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection, researchers determined.

Closing the toilet lid before flushing does not lessen the risk of contaminating bathroom surfaces with viruses, researchers found.