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Corrigendum to “Alcohol flush does not aid in endoscope channel drying but may serve as an adjunctive microbiocidal measure: A new take on an old assumption” [Am J Infect Control, 51/7 (2023) 772–778, 6367] 对 "酒精冲洗无助于内窥镜通道干燥，但可作为杀灭微生物的辅助措施：旧假设的新解释" [Am J Infect Control, 51/7 (2023) 772-778, 6367]。

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American journal of infection control Pub Date : 2024-08-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.002

Michelle Nerandzic BS, Kathleen Antloga MS, Nancy Robinson PhD

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Erratum to “The effects of a novel, continuous disinfectant technology on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), fungi, and aerobic bacteria in 2 separate intensive care units in 2 different states: An experimental design with observed impact” [Am J Infect Control 52 (2024) 884–892] 对 "新型连续消毒剂技术对两个不同州两个独立重症监护病房中耐甲氧西林金黄色葡萄球菌（MRSA）、真菌和需氧菌的影响：观察影响的实验设计" [Am J Infect Control 52 (2024) 884-892]。

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American journal of infection control Pub Date : 2024-08-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.006

Kimberly Trosch RN, BSN , Patricia Lawrence MS, RN, CIC , Amy Carenza BBA , Katherine Baumgarten MD , Beth Ann Lambert MS, CIC , Nattie Leger RN, MSN, LSSBB , Lori Berthelot RN, BSN, CIC , Melissa Woosley RN, CIC , Deborah Birx MD

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American journal of infection control Pub Date : 2024-08-15 DOI: 10.1016/S0196-6553(24)00617-5

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American journal of infection control Pub Date : 2024-08-15 DOI: 10.1016/S0196-6553(24)00618-7

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American journal of infection control Pub Date : 2024-08-15 DOI: 10.1016/S0196-6553(24)00619-9

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Development of an investigation form for hemodialysis infection outbreak: Identifying sources in the early stage. 开发血液透析感染爆发调查表：在早期阶段确定感染源。

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American journal of infection control Pub Date : 2024-08-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.012

Jiao Shan, Yan Wang, Wei Huai, Xiaoyuan Bao, Meng Jin, Yicheng Jin, Yixi Jin, Zexin Zhang, Hong Li, Hui Chen, Yulong Cao

{"title":"Development of an investigation form for hemodialysis infection outbreak: Identifying sources in the early stage.","authors":"Jiao Shan, Yan Wang, Wei Huai, Xiaoyuan Bao, Meng Jin, Yicheng Jin, Yixi Jin, Zexin Zhang, Hong Li, Hui Chen, Yulong Cao","doi":"10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.012","url":null,"abstract":"Background: There are many infectious factors causing the outbreak of hemodialysis infection, which may easily lead to the delay of investigation and treatment. This study aimed to develop an investigation form for hemodialysis infection outbreak (HIO), and to identify sources of outbreak in early stage.Methods: After an exhaustive literature review, we used the Delphi method to determine the indicators and relative risk scores of the assessment tools through 2 rounds of specialist consultation and overall consideration of the opinions and suggestions of 18 specialists.Results: A total of 87 studies of HIOs were eligible for inclusion. The mean authority coefficient (Cr) was 0.89. Kendall's W coefficient of the specialist consultation was 0.359 after 2 rounds of consultation (P < .005), suggesting that the specialists had similar opinions. Based on 4 primary items and 13 secondary items of the source of HIO, and tripartite distribution characteristics of infected patients, we constructed the investigation form.Conclusions: The investigation form may be implemented during the initial phase of an outbreak investigation, it is a prerequisite for taking effective control measures, avoiding HIO occurrence. However, the efficacy of the investigation form needs to be further evaluated.","PeriodicalId":7621,"journal":{"name":"American journal of infection control","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141995108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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National trends and disparities in herpes zoster vaccination among US older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 2008 to 2022. 2008-2022 年美国患有慢性阻塞性肺病的老年人接种带状疱疹疫苗的全国趋势和差异。

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American journal of infection control Pub Date : 2024-08-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.010

Chun-Tse Hung, Li-Min Wang, Chi-Won Suk

{"title":"National trends and disparities in herpes zoster vaccination among US older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 2008 to 2022.","authors":"Chun-Tse Hung, Li-Min Wang, Chi-Won Suk","doi":"10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.010","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a risk factor for herpes zoster. Vaccination can prevent or attenuate herpes zoster and its related complications. However, evidence regarding vaccine uptake among patients with COPD is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate trends in herpes zoster vaccination and characteristics associated with vaccination among US older adults with COPD.Methods: Data from the 2008 to 2022 National Health Interview Survey were used. Participants aged ≥50 years were included. Joinpoint regression analysis was performed to analyze trends in herpes zoster vaccination. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with vaccination.Results: From 2008 to 2022, an increasing trend in herpes zoster vaccination was observed (average annual percent change = 15.10, P < .01). This increasing trend was also observed when stratified by age groups. Disparities in vaccination were found across several factors, including age, sex, race or ethnicity, region, educational level, health insurance, income, smoking status, perceived health status, and flu and pneumococcal vaccination.Conclusions: There has been an upward trend in herpes zoster vaccination over the past 15 years among older adults with COPD. Disparities across several characteristics existed, underscoring the necessity for targeted policies and interventions to promote equity in vaccination.","PeriodicalId":7621,"journal":{"name":"American journal of infection control","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141995110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Organizational and infrastructural risk factors for health care-associated Clostridioides difficile infections or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in hospitals. 医院中与医疗保健相关的艰难梭菌感染或耐甲氧西林金黄色葡萄球菌的组织和基础设施风险因素。

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American journal of infection control Pub Date : 2024-08-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.013

Xuetao Wang, Matthew Garrod, Tamara Duncombe, Eunsun Lee, Joyce Ng, Katy Short

{"title":"Organizational and infrastructural risk factors for health care-associated Clostridioides difficile infections or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in hospitals.","authors":"Xuetao Wang, Matthew Garrod, Tamara Duncombe, Eunsun Lee, Joyce Ng, Katy Short","doi":"10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.013","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This study explores the infrastructural and organizational risk factors for health care-associated (HCA) Clostridioides difficile infections (CDIs) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in hospitals.Methods: This is a retrospective observational study involving all eligible inpatient units from 12 hospitals in British Columbia, Canada, from April 1, 2020 to September 16, 2021. The outcomes were the average HCA CDI or MRSA rates. Covariates included, but were not limited to, infection control factors (eg, hand hygiene rate), infrastructural factors (eg, unit age), and organizational factors (eg, hallway bed utilization). Multivariable regression was performed to identify statistically significant risk factors.Results: Older units were associated with higher HCA CDI rates (adjusted relative risk [aRR]: 0.012; 95% confidence interval (CI) [0.004, 0.020]). Higher HCA MRSA rates were associated with decreased hand hygiene rate (aRR: -0.035; 95% CI [-0.063, -0.008]), higher MRSA bioburden (aRR: 9.008; 95% CI [5.586, 12.429]), increased utilization of hallway beds (aRR: 0.680; 95% CI [0.094, 1.267]), increased nursing overtime rate (aRR: 5.018; 95% CI [1.210, 8.826]), and not keeping the clean supply room door closed (aRR: -0.283; 95% CI [-0.536, -0.03]).Conclusions: The study confirmed the multifaceted nature of infection prevention and emphasized the importance of interdepartmental collaboration to improve patient safety.","PeriodicalId":7621,"journal":{"name":"American journal of infection control","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141995111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Prevalence of infection and reinfection among health care workers in a hospital of Northern China between BA.5/BF.7 and XBB.1.5 wave. 华北某医院医护人员在BA.5/BF.7波和XBB.1.5波之间华北某医院医护人员的感染率和再感染率。

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American journal of infection control Pub Date : 2024-08-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.009

Xue-Dong Song, Hui-Xia Gao, Hao Tan, Yan-Yan Xie, Xin Zhang, Chen-Min Zhang, Yu-Ling Wang, Er-Hei Dai

{"title":"Prevalence of infection and reinfection among health care workers in a hospital of Northern China between BA.5/BF.7 and XBB.1.5 wave.","authors":"Xue-Dong Song, Hui-Xia Gao, Hao Tan, Yan-Yan Xie, Xin Zhang, Chen-Min Zhang, Yu-Ling Wang, Er-Hei Dai","doi":"10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.009","url":null,"abstract":"Background: To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 infection and reinfection associated with the emergence of Omicron variant in Healthcare workers (HCWs).Methods: We enrolled 760 HCWs who received 2-4 vaccination doses of COVID-19 and followed by BA.5/BF.7 and/or XBB.1.5 breakthrough infections between December 2022 and July 2023. Serum sample from each individual were collected approximately 1,3 and 6 months after last exposure. IgM, IgG and Total antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 were measured by chemiluminescent immunoassay. Meanwhile, we created an Enterprise WeChat link for HCWs to self-report SARS-CoV-2 infections, symptoms and post COVID-19 conditions.Results: Our study revealed that the reinfection rate among HCWs reached 26.1%. The main symptoms were fever (91.2% vs 60.1%), cough (78.8% vs 58.0%), and sore throat (75.4% vs 59.6%) during infection and reinfection in Omicron BA.5/BF.7 and XBB.1.5 wave, and the interval for reinfection ranged from 91 to 210 days (median 152). Fatigue (23.6%), memory loss (18.8%) and coughing (18.6%) were the most prevalent long COVID symptoms, with a higher prevalence among female HCWs.Conclusions: HCWs reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 causes milder symptoms, but high reinfection rate and short intervals. Strengthen infection prevention and control is crucial to mitigating infection risk and improving health services.","PeriodicalId":7621,"journal":{"name":"American journal of infection control","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141995112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Long-lasting effects of control measures on trends in incidence in neonatal late-onset sepsis due to multiresistant bacteria in a Brazilian neonatal unit. 巴西新生儿病房多重耐药菌引起的新生儿晚期败血症发病率趋势的长期控制措施效果。

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American journal of infection control Pub Date : 2024-08-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.007

Ivan Gilberto Macolla Bazan, Barbara Barros Pereira Lobo, Angelica Zaninelli Schreiber, Roseli Calil, Sergio Tadeu Martins Marba, Jamil Pedro de Siqueira Caldas

{"title":"Long-lasting effects of control measures on trends in incidence in neonatal late-onset sepsis due to multiresistant bacteria in a Brazilian neonatal unit.","authors":"Ivan Gilberto Macolla Bazan, Barbara Barros Pereira Lobo, Angelica Zaninelli Schreiber, Roseli Calil, Sergio Tadeu Martins Marba, Jamil Pedro de Siqueira Caldas","doi":"10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajic.2024.08.007","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In response to a 1995 outbreak of sepsis caused by multidrug-resistant (MR) Gram-negative bacteria (GNB), a Brazilian level III neonatal unit established a series of control and prevention measures. This study evaluated the long-term effects of these measures on late-onset neonatal sepsis (LONS) caused by MR bacteria from 2000 to 2020 and examined their impact on in-hospital mortality.Methods: Newborns with LONS and positive cultures for Staphylococcus aureus, GNB, and Enterococcus sp were selected, adhering to Center for Desease Control and Prevention and local criteria. Joinpoint regression analysis was used to assess annual trends.Results: Over the 21-year period, the overall LONS rate was 4.6%, showing a significant decline from 2000 to 2016 (P < .0001, slope -0.36). However, from 2016 to 2020, there was a non-significant increase in sepsis rates (slope +0.92, P = .08). MR sepsis were in 15.8% of sepsis cases and displayed a non-significant upward trend (slope +0.50, P = .08) with no major shifts. In-hospital mortality rates for MR and non-MR LONS showed no significant differences (P = .413).Discussion: The study indicates a low prevalence of MR sepsis due to effective antimicrobial use and educational interventions.Conclusions: MR sepsis prevalence remained low and stable, not increasing in-hospital mortality.","PeriodicalId":7621,"journal":{"name":"American journal of infection control","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141987243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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