Epidemiology and economic impact of health care–associated infections and cost-effectiveness of infection control measures at a Thai university hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pinyo Rattanaumpawan ◽  
Visanu Thamlikitkul
2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 471-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Montri Korbkitjaroen ◽  
Sribenja Vaithayapichet ◽  
Kanchana Kachintorn ◽  
Duangporn Jintanothaitavorn ◽  
Natcha Wiruchkul ◽  
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Author(s):  
Hyppolite K Tchidjou ◽  
Bernard Romeo

Abstract Since 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is highly contagious with a high mortality rate. France has taken strict infection control measures. According to the report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, children are less affected with COVID-19 and seem to have less severe disease than adults. We reported the first confirmed infant case of co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and Citrobacter koseri urinary infection in 6-week-old child admitted on 25 March 2020 with mild symptoms in the Pediatric COVID Unit of Amiens University Hospital, France.


2006 ◽  
Vol 17 (suppl b) ◽  
pp. 9B-12B ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl Weiss

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) represent a major challenge for the Canadian health care system. The clinical significance of VRE in the Canadian health care system has increased over the past two decades, with outbreaks reported in Ontario and Quebec, although most provinces have been affected. This organism has been a substantial human and financial burden for Canadian institutions. VRE have been shown to be associated with an increased mortality, a longer hospital stay and a much higher overall cost compared with vancomycinsusceptible strains. Enterococci are now the third most important nosocomial pathogen in American intensive care units. The two most common species,Enterococcus faecalisandEnterococcus faecium, have shown remarkable adaptability in responding to antibiotics. The arrival of VRE in Canada has forced hospitals to implement stringent and costly infection control measures. A multifaceted approach, including antibiotic restriction and stringent infection control measures, is important in managing VRE prevalence in Canadian institutions.


Author(s):  
Simon Matoori ◽  
Daniel R. Kuritzkes ◽  
Yonggeng Goh ◽  
Swee Tian Quek ◽  
Liang Wang ◽  
...  

AbstractA survey of hospitals on three continents was performed to assess their infection control preparedness and measures, and their infection rate in hospital health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. All surveyed hospitals used similar PPE but differences in preparedness, PPE shortages, and infection rates were reported.


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