Current opinion in infectious diseases
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Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) challenge healthcare systems worldwide. As healthcare workers' hands are considered the main vector for transmission of pathogens, effective hand hygiene is the single most important action to prevent HAIs. We sought to highlight new developments and advances in hand hygiene. ⋯ Implementation and promotion of compliance are the major concerns of today's research on hand hygiene. Developments towards better surveillance and systematic education, improved ABHR formulation and streamlining of hand hygiene actions are paving the way ahead.