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Isolating patients is a gold standard practice in healthcare settings to reduce and prevent the spread of bacterial and viral infections that could have serious adverse outcomes for individuals, their families and the community.1, 2 Isolation in a

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2015 alone, nearly 687,000 hospital acquired infections occurred in acute care settings with 72,000 of those hospitalized patients dying during their hospitalization.1 Ventilator

Infections acquired as a result of the healthcare represent a safety risk for both users and health workers (HWs)1-3. Furthermore, Health Facilities can act as amplifiers of epidemiologically relevant events, as demonstrated in the outbreaks of

The initial phases of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was a time of clinical uncertainty and shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) which required a shift away from the evidence-based practices foundational to the work of infection prevention

Multiple studies have occurred to determine if a patient's blood type, Rhesus factor (Rh), and sociodemographic attributes contribute to contracting SARS-CoV-2. True association remains unknown.

Sepsis caused by central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) is a significant complication of central venous access, increasing morbidity, mortality, length of stay, and hospital costs 1–3. Central venous access, on the other hand, is

The success of antimicrobial therapy has been threatened and the main reason is the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, which increases bacterial selective pressure. After several decades of successful antimicrobial therapy, humanity faces a troubling

: We aimed to identify differences in urinary E. coli resistance rates based on community type of patient residence (rural and urban).

Knowledge regarding the sustainability of immune responses after COVID-19 vaccination is important, e.g., to decide whom and when to booster. Thus, we analyzed antibody titers in firefighters six months after vaccination with the mRNA-based vaccine

A reliable and safe vascular access by means of central venous catheters (CVCs) is crucial for the care of patients in numerous clinical settings, ranging from infusion of parenteral nutrition and medication to haemodialysis.1, 2 Despite their vital