Global prevalence of nosocomial infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis

S Raoofi, F Pashazadeh Kan, S Rafiei… - PLoS …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Objectives Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are significant problems as public health
issues which need attention. Such infections are significant problems for society and …

Systematic review finds risk of bias and applicability concerns for models predicting central line-associated bloodstream infection

S Gao, E Albu, K Tuand, V Cossey… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objectives To systematically review the risk of bias and applicability of published prediction
models for risk of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLA-BSI) in hospitalized …

Clinical and economic burden of healthcare-associated infections: A prospective cohort study

K Gidey, MT Gidey, BY Hailu, ZB Gebreamlak… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have become a serious public health
problem. Despite the fact that implementing evidence-based infection control strategies …

[HTML][HTML] Bed-days and costs associated with the inpatient burden of healthcare-associated infection in the UK

S Manoukian, S Stewart, N Graves, H Mason… - Journal of hospital …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) is associated with increased morbidity
and mortality resulting in excess costs. Aim To investigate the impact of all types of HAI on …

Prevalence, risk factors, and antimicrobial resistance of endemic healthcare-associated infections in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

GK Bunduki, E Masoamphambe, T Fox, J Musaya… - BMC Infectious …, 2024 - Springer
Background Healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) place a significant burden on
healthcare systems globally. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate …

Healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use in acute care hospitals: a point prevalence survey in Lombardy, Italy, in 2022

A Antonelli, ME Ales, G Chiecca, Z Dalla Valle… - BMC Infectious …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are a global public health
issue, representing a significant burden of disease that leads to prolonged hospital stays …

Retrospective evaluation of nosocomial bacterial infections and their antimicrobial resistance patterns among hospitalized patients in Mogadishu, Somalia

NM Sheikh Omar, B Erismis… - Infection and Drug …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background Nosocomial infection constitutes a significant public health challenge globally,
with resource-limited countries bearing the greatest burden. Sadly, the emergence of drug …

ESKAPEE Pathogen Biofilm Control on Surfaces with Probiotic Lactobacillaceae and Bacillus species

C Neidhöfer, K Rathore, M Parčina, MA Sieber - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Combatting the rapidly growing threat of antimicrobial resistance and reducing prevalence
and transmission of ESKAPEE pathogens in healthcare settings requires innovative …

The air we breathe: Numerical investigation of ventilation strategies to mitigate airborne dispersion of MERS-CoV in inpatient wards

MK Satheesan, TW Tsang, LT Wong, KW Mui - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Ventilation strategies for infection control in hospitals has been predominantly directed
towards isolation rooms and operating theatres, with relatively less emphasis on perceived …

Patterns and outcomes of health-care associated infections in the medical wards at Bugando medical centre: a longitudinal cohort study

MI Kassam, V Silago, P Damiano, B Wajanga… - … Resistance & Infection …, 2023 - Springer
Background The burden of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) in low-and middle-
income countries (LMICs) remains underestimated due to diagnostic complexity and lack of …