Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a group of diseases characterized by an interruption of
the blood supply to varying portions of the intestine, leading to ischemia and secondary …

Intra-abdominal infections (IAIs) are common surgical emergencies and have been reported
as major contributors to non-trauma deaths in hospitals worldwide. The cornerstones of …

Background: Public knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotic use play a vital role in the
success of controlling antibiotic resistance. This study aimed to assess the public's …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a phenomenon resulting from the natural evolution of
microbes. Nonetheless, human activities accelerate the pace at which microorganisms …

Antibiotics are recognized widely for their benefits when used appropriately. However, they
are often used inappropriately despite the importance of responsible use within good clinical …

Background The objectives of the study were to investigate the organizational characteristics
of acute care facilities worldwide in preventing and managing infections in surgery; assess …

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common adverse event occurring in surgical
patients. Optimal prevention of SSIs requires the bundled integration of a variety of …

Abstract Background Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a major challenge in
burn research and care. We aimed to describe the epidemiology and timeline of HAIs and to …

Despite evidence supporting the effectiveness of best practices of infection prevention and
management, many surgeons worldwide fail to implement them. Evidence-based practices …

Introduction Infections caused by carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) are
dramatically increasing worldwide, with an important impact on surgical patients. Our aim …