American Journal of Infection Control

A reliable and safe vascular access by means of central venous catheters (CVCs) is crucial for the care of patients in numerous clinical settings, ranging from infusion of parenteral nutrition and medication to haemodialysis.1,2 Despite their vital

Health care personnel (HCP) can come into contact with pathogens shed by infected patients, putting them at risk for occupationally-acquired infections. Pathogens of recent concern include emerging pathogens, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

External ventricular drain-associated infections are one of the most common complications of external ventricular drain (EVD) catheter placement.1,2 Despite a lack of global statistics for EVD- associated infection rates, these infections are

Healthcare personnel (HCP) can come into contact with pathogens shed by infected patients, putting them at risk for occupationally-acquired infections. Pathogens of recent concern include emerging pathogens, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on bloodstream infections (BSIs) due to Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes was assessed in 25 university hospitals of Paris. Monthly BSIs incidence rates that appeared stable in 2018 and 2019

It is estimated that over 110,000 surgical site infections (SSIs) occur in the United States every year, making them one of the most common health care-associated infections.1 SSIs prolong the length of hospital stay and increase mortality.2 As a

Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) for elderly individuals are prone to COVID-19 outbreaks with rapid and widespread dissemination, and residents in these facilities are at high risk of mortality due to their age and frailty.1,2 As of May 2020, 20%-35

Following publication of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) hand hygiene guidelines,1,2 considerable efforts have been dedicated to improving hand hygiene compliance among healthcare personnel

Antibiotic resistance is increasing worldwide, largely driven by excessive antibiotic use.1-4 Antibiotic stewardship (AS) addresses antibiotic resistance by ensuring that patients receive the appropriate antibiotic at the correct dose, route of

Approximately 5 million health care-associated infections (HAIs) occur each year in acute care hospitals in Europe, representing around 25 million supplementary days in hospital and an economic burden corresponding to 13-24 billion euros. Mortality