Friedman ND, Kaye KS, Stout JE, McGarry SA, Trivette SL, Briggs JP, Lamm W, Clark C,…
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Impact of COVID-19 on nurse staffing levels and healthcare-associated infections in medical institutions: a retrospective cohort study
Database and data collection This retrospective cohort study used data from the Korea Disease Control and…
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Indwelling devices, prior antibiotic use tied to higher risk of bloodstream infections in infants
A study by US and Indian researchers suggests that the presence of indwelling devices and prior…
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Long-term care facility-acquired infections emerge as a Top 10 patient safety concern
The “persistence” of healthcare-associated infections in long-term care settings earned a spot on a new list…
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Hand-to-Surface Bacterial Transfer and Healthcare-Associated Infections prevention: a pilot study on skin microbiome in a molecular biology laboratory
ORIGINAL RESEARCH article Front. Med. Sec. Infectious Diseases: Pathogenesis and Therapy Volume 12 – 2025 |…
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UKHSA publishes latest survey on healthcare-associated infections
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its Point Prevalence Survey (PPS) on healthcare-associated infections…
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