American Journal of Infection Control

Infections of the lower respiratory tract are among the most common nosocomial infections in Intensive Care Units (ICU), contributing to increases in lengths of stay (LOS) and morbidity1. Moreover, the cost of care increases with the higher time of

Healthcare institutions have undertaken structural and behavioral interventions to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 transmission between patients and healthcare workers (HCW) and among HCW, including screening for symptoms of COVID-19 or recent exposures

The potential for healthcare personnel (HCP) exposure to splashes and airborne droplets in the course of patient care has long been recognized. A 1974 case report described an endoscopist who was exposed to patient fluids that splashed out of the

Olanexidine gluconate [OLG; 1-(3,4-dichlorobenzyl)-5-octylbiguanide gluconate] is a novel antibiotic compound developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc. An aqueous formulation of 1.5% olanexidine has been used clinically in Japan for

The collection of culture specimens is important for the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. In particular, blood culture (BC) is an indispensable test for pathogen detection, as early diagnosis of bloodstream infection is important to

Antibiotic overuse is common and contributes to side effects, resistant infections, and unnecessary costs.1,2 Antibiotics prescribed at hospital discharge account for over half of antibiotic exposure related to hospitalization for common infections3

Poorly ventilated indoor spaces pose a risk for airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. We measured carbon dioxide levels in a multiple areas in an acute care hospital to assess the adequacy of ventilation. Carbon dioxide levels remained below 800 parts

Hand hygiene (HH) is the single most important method to prevent infections. We aim at improving HH compliance by visitors to a pediatric oncology unit.

More than 17,000 healthcare providers worldwide have lost their lives due to Covid-19 infection and its complications, since the beginning of the pandemic (1,2). Currently, one year after the outbreak declaration, it is estimated that approximately

International Health Regulations (IHR) established that countries should use existing national structures and resources to detect, report, and control events involving diseases or deaths above expected levels in a given period. Certain nosocomial