American Journal of Infection Control
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The impact of COVID-19 on antibiotic resistance and clinical outcomes among critically ill patients
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There is conflicting evidence regarding the impact of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on antimicrobial resistance, with few studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries. We investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on
The role of spirituality, religiosity, and self-care on infection preventionist well-being: Results from a national survey in the United States
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The degree to which religiosity, spirituality, and self-care practices can improve well-being among infection preventionists is not well understood.
The Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers in China: A Multicenter Cross-sectional Study
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The COVID-19 outbreak in China exposed healthcare workers (HCWs) to increased risk of infection. The acquired immunity rapidly diminishes after the previous COVID-19 vaccination and the second booster vaccination has been recommended in several
The second dose of COVID-19 vaccine booster hesitancy among health care workers in China: A multicenter cross-sectional study
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The COVID-19 outbreak in China exposed health care workers (HCWs) to an increased risk of infection. The acquired immunity rapidly diminishes after the previous COVID-19 vaccination and the second booster vaccination has been recommended in several
The role of hands in cross-contamination of kitchen surfaces during meal preparation
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Foodborne pathogen transmission during food preparation is a common occurrence, and cross-contamination can be a contributing factor. Behaviors that lead to cross-contamination during meal preparation have not been well characterized. The study
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital-acquired infections at a comprehensive cancer center
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Robust infection prevention and control (IPC) measures were deployed across health care institutions at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in increased use of personal protective equipment, enhanced contact precautions, and an emphasis on
TRENDS AND PATTERNS OF ANTIBIOTICS USE IN SERBIA FROM 2006 TO 2021: PRE-COVID-19 PERIOD VS. COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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Global rise in antibiotics utilization has been strongly associated with the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics. The COVID-19 saw an increase in the use of antibiotics in some countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate antibiotics
Trends and patterns of antibiotics use in Serbia from 2006 to 2021: Pre-COVID-19 period versus COVID-19 pandemic
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Global rise in antibiotic utilization has been strongly associated with the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics. The COVID-19 saw an increase in the use of antibiotics in some countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate antibiotic utilization
Title: Identification of essential contents and a standard framework for the development of an Infection Prevention and Control manual for healthcare facilities: a scoping review
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Several international organizations have outlined the components of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programs. To successfully implement an IPC program, hospital staff may adopt a manual that provides support for implementing the IPC measures