During the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic new studies are emerging daily providing novel
information about sources, transmission risks and possible prevention measures. In this …

Healthcare‐associated infections due to multidrug‐resistant Gram‐negative bacteria (MDR‐
GNB) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. These evidence‐based …

The Italian burden of disease associated with infections due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria
has been very high, largely attributed to Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CR …

The 2013 Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) Guideline for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) was
commissioned by the CF Foundation as an update of the 2003 Infection Control Guideline …

Importance Contamination of the skin and clothing of health care personnel during removal
of personal protective equipment (PPE) contributes to dissemination of pathogens and …

The first decade of the 20th century witnessed a surge in the incidence of infections due to
several highly antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in hospitals worldwide. Acinetobacter …

A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to determine the risk of pathogen
acquisition for patients associated with prior room occupancy. The analysis was also …

Acinetobacter spp. have become of increased clinical importance as studies have shown the
antimicrobial resistant potential of these species. Efflux pumps can lead to reduced …

Acinetobacter baumannii—a leading cause of nosocomial infections—has a remarkable
capacity to persist in hospital environments and medical devices due to its ability to form …

Objective: To assess the role of environmental contamination in the transmission of
multidrug-resistant bacteria to healthcare workers' clothing. Design: Prospective cohort …