Poor Outcome Could Be Predicted by Lower Monocyte Human Leukocyte Antigen-DR Expression in Patients with Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections: A Review

Surgical Infections, Ahead of Print.

Surgical Infections

Wed Sep 04, 2019 10:00

The diversity and commonalities of the radiation-resistance mechanisms of Deinococcus and its up-to-date applications

Deinococcus is an extremophilic microorganism found in a wide range of habitats, including hot springs, radiation-contaminated areas, Antarctic soils, deserts, etc., and shows some of the highest levels of resist...

Applied and Industrial Microbiology

Tue Sep 03, 2019 03:00

Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on alleviating cytotoxicity of porcine jejunal epithelia cells induced by deoxynivalenol

Deoxynivalenol (DON) is one of the mycotoxins most frequently encountering in cereal-based foods throughout the world. Saccharomyces cerevisiae was used to alleviate porcine jejunal epithelia cell (IPEC-J2) injur...

Applied and Industrial Microbiology

Tue Sep 03, 2019 03:00

Efficacy of an ultraviolet-A lighting system for continuous decontamination of health care–associated pathogens on surfaces

Publication date: Available online 3 September 2019Source: American Journal of Infection ControlAuthor(s): Scott H. Livingston, Jennifer L. Cadnum, Kevin J. Benner, Curtis J. DonskeyWe found that ultraviolet-A (UV-A) light exposure resulted in a modest reduction in recovery of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Candida auris, bacteriophage MS2, and bacteriophage Phi X174, but not Clostridioides difficile spores, on steel disk carriers. Four hours of UV-A exposure from a ceiling light...

ScienceDirect Publication: American Journal of Infection Control

Wed Sep 04, 2019 13:25

Successful control of norovirus outbreak in a pediatric ward with multi-bed rooms

Publication date: Available online 3 September 2019Source: American Journal of Infection ControlAuthor(s): Mi Seon Han, Seung Min Chung, Eun Jin Kim, Chan Jae Lee, Ki Wook Yun, Pyoeng Gyun Choe, Nam Joong Kim, Eun Hwa ChoiBackgroundNorovirus outbreaks in health care facilities are difficult to prevent and control.MethodsWe describe a norovirus outbreak that occurred in a single pediatric ward with multi-bed rooms.ResultsThe outbreak began with 4 clustered cases with acute diarrhea in a pediatric...

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Wed Sep 04, 2019 13:25

Outpatient antimicrobial stewardship: Optimizing patient care via pharmacist led microbiology review

Publication date: Available online 3 September 2019Source: American Journal of Infection ControlAuthor(s): Bethany A. Wattengel, John A. Sellick, Kari A. MergenhagenBackgroundCultures are often taken in the outpatient setting but results are not acted upon, leading to unnecessary re-presentations to the health care setting.MethodsThis study was a prospective study with interventions made between January 1, 2018, and January 1, 2019. Cultures were reviewed to ensure appropriate antimicrobial coverage....

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Wed Sep 04, 2019 13:25

Response to the Letter to the Editor regarding “Methods for microbial needleless connector decontamination: A systematic review and meta-analysis”

Publication date: Available online 3 September 2019Source: American Journal of Infection ControlAuthor(s): Julie M. Flynn, Emily Larsen, Samantha Keogh, Amanda Ullman, Claire M. Rickard

ScienceDirect Publication: American Journal of Infection Control

Wed Sep 04, 2019 13:25