Infection control and hospital epidemiology : the official journal of the Society of Hospital Epidemiologists of America
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol · Jun 2002
Nosocomial transmission of hepatitis B virus infection among residents with diabetes in a skilled nursing facility.
To identify exposures associated with acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among residents with diabetes in a skilled nursing facility. ⋯ Contamination of diabetes care supplies resulted in resident-to-resident transmission of HBV. In any setting in which diabetes care is performed, staff need to be educated regarding appropriate infection control practices.
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol · May 2002
Trauma severity scoring systems as predictors of nosocomial infection.
To describe the patterns of nosocomial infections in patients with traumatic injuries and to compare the associations between injury severity, derived from various severity scoring systems, and subsequent nosocomial infections. ⋯ Surgical-site infection was the most common site-specific nosocomial infection. The NISS might be the most appropriate severity scoring system for adjustment of infection rates in trauma patients.
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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol · May 2002
An outbreak due to multiresistant Acinetobacter baumannii in a burn unit: risk factors for acquisition and management.
To describe the investigation and management of an outbreak due to multiresistant Acinetobacter baumannii and to determine risk factors for acquisition of the organism. ⋯ Acquisition of multiresistant A. baumannii was likely multifactorial, related to environmental contamination and contact with transiently colonized healthcare providers. Control measures addressing these potential sources of multiresistant A. baumannii were successful in terminating the outbreak. Ongoing surveillance and continued attention to hand hygiene and adequate environmental cleaning are essential to prevent recurrent outbreaks due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria in burn units.