American Journal of Infection Control

Escherichia coli sequence type (ST) ST131 has emerged globally over the past two decades as a leading cause of extraintestinal E. coli infections.1,2 ST131 is closely associated with resistance to fluoroquinolones and third-generation cephalosporins

Soon after the introduction of methicillin to treat Staphylococcal infection, the first case of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was reported in a European hospital in the year 1961.1,2 Since then, MRSA has spread worldwide in

Driveline infections are feared complications in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), due to significant morbidity and mortality. The LVAD supports the cardiac function by reducing the workload of the left ventricle.1 We describe a

An estimated five million children in the United States have a reported allergy to penicillin.1 Nearly 95% of patients with reported penicillin allergies who undergo allergy testing do not have an IgE-mediated allergic reaction and can safely receive

Staphylococcus aureus causes over 30% of surgical site infections (SSIs)1 and these infections increase morbidity and healthcare costs.2-4 According to data from the National Health Safety Network 5 and data from individual medical centers, S. aureus

Health care associated infections (HAI) are responsible for increased length of stay, cost of hospitalization, and high morbidity and mortality. Some authors report that 10-70% of infections can be avoided if prevention and control measures (bundles)

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly contagious virus. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the global outbreak of COVID-19 was an international public health emergency and subsequently classified it as a

Limiting face-touching is one way to control the spread of infectious diseases. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, public health messages promoted hand hygiene and limiting face-touching,1 as contaminated hands contacting the face is a major mechanism

As of 19 December 2021, more than 273 million people have been infected with SARS-Cov-2 worldwide1. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at greater risk of COVID-19 infection, particularly those in patient-facing and support roles2. A prospective study of

During the COVID-19 pandemic, near-ubiquitous use of masks in community settings was recommended (1). However, personal protective equipment is considered to be one of the least effective hazard control measures due to their reliance on an individual