The role of clinical microbiologists in HAIs, AMR and beyond

The role of clinical microbiologists in HAIs, AMR and beyond

Clinical microbiologists play a crucial role in preventing healthcare-associated infections by ensuring early detection Guest editorial…

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Utility of syndromic surveillance for the surveillance of healthcare-associated infections in resource-limited settings: a narrative review

Utility of syndromic surveillance for the surveillance of healthcare-associated infections in resource-limited settings: a narrative review

Introduction Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are of significant public health concern worldwide, impacting patient safety during hospitalisation…

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Children with health care-associated RSV more likely to need respiratory support

Children with health care-associated RSV more likely to need respiratory support

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Utility of cell index in the diagnosis of healthcare-associated ventriculitis and meningitis: an analytical cross-sectional study | BMC Infectious Diseases

Utility of cell index in the diagnosis of healthcare-associated ventriculitis and meningitis: an analytical cross-sectional study | BMC Infectious Diseases

Reports of HCAVM from multiple studies range from 0.3 to 23.2% of all patients who underwent…

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Portable Biosensor Platform to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections – Patient Care

Portable Biosensor Platform to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections – Patient Care

Image: The portable biosensor platform uses printed electrochemical sensors for the rapid, selective detection of Staphylococcus…

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Understaffed hospitals have higher rates of infection

Understaffed hospitals have higher rates of infection

A lack of infection prevention and control staffing leads to more healthcare-associated infections, according to a…

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