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Human adenoviruses are nonenveloped, double stranded DNA viruses causing healthcare-associated infections like respiratory infections, conjunctivitis, and gastroenteritis. They are transmitted by direct and indirect contact. For example, in hospitals

While vaginal preparation prior to hysterectomies to reduce the risk of contamination by vaginal flora is standard, there is no consensus on the appropriate choice of antisepsis agent. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the conversion from

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a “profound” impact on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer around the world, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, before highlighting that breast cancer has become the most common type of the disease

COVID-19 is believed to increase the risk of secondary health care–associated infections. The objective was to estimate the impact of COVID-l9 pandemic on the rates of central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter-associated

COVID-19 is believed to increase the risk of secondary health care...associated infections. The objective was to estimate the impact of COVID-l9 pandemic on the rates of central line...associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter-associated

Clostridium difficile (CD) is the most common pathogen among health care-associated (HA) infections.1,2 An important obstacle in prevention of C difficile infection (CDI) is the lack of enough evidence about effective hygiene interventions to prevent

Health care workers (HCW) comprise a group that is particularly affected by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and exposed to high viral loads, higher than the general population.1-3 Transmissibility between asymptomatic or

Antibiotic use is a significant risk factor associated with Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) infection (CDI). Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common infection leading to hospital admission and the use of antibiotics that are highly

Environmental infection transmission is a perennial problem in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), exacerbated by shared living arrangements, residents with cognitive deficits, staffing shortages, and suboptimal cleaning and disinfection. This study

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are severe adverse events affecting children with cancer, often resulting in significant morbidity and mortality.1-2 These patients are at high risk for HAI due to their immunocompromised state, particularly those