Search Results - "McGregor, Jessina C."
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Understanding viral shedding of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2): Review of current literature
Published in Infection control and hospital epidemiology (01-06-2021)“…Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 has significant implications for hospital infection prevention and control, discharge management, and public health. We reviewed…”
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Assessment of the Appropriateness of Antibiotic Prescriptions for Infection Prophylaxis Before Dental Procedures, 2011 to 2015
Published in JAMA network open (03-05-2019)“…Antibiotics are recommended before certain dental procedures in patients with select comorbidities to prevent serious distant site infections. To assess the…”
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Comparative effectiveness of nafcillin or cefazolin versus vancomycin in methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
Published in BMC infectious diseases (19-10-2011)“…The high prevalence of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) has led clinicians to select antibiotics that have coverage against MRSA, usually vancomycin, for…”
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A Nationwide Analysis of Antibiotic Use in Hospice Care in the Final Week of Life
Published in Journal of pain and symptom management (01-10-2013)“…Abstract Context Antibiotic prescription in hospice patients is complicated by the focus on palliative rather than curative care and concerns regarding…”
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Serious antibiotic-related adverse effects following unnecessary dental prophylaxis in the United States
Published in Infection control and hospital epidemiology (01-01-2021)“…Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients prescribed unnecessary antibiotic prophylaxis for a dental visit between 2011 and 2015 using the…”
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Predictors of 30-Day Mortality among Patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bloodstream Infections: Impact of Delayed Appropriate Antibiotic Selection
Published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (01-10-2007)“…Classifications Services AAC Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley Reddit…”
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Incidence and risk factors for clinically confirmed secondary bacterial infections in patients hospitalized for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Published in Infection control and hospital epidemiology (01-10-2023)“…The true incidence and risk factors for secondary bacterial infections in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains poorly understood. Knowledge of risk…”
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Increased Mortality with Accessory Gene Regulator (agr) Dysfunction in Staphylococcus aureus among Bacteremic Patients
Published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (01-03-2011)“…Classifications Services AAC Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley Reddit…”
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Antimicrobial use for symptom management in patients receiving hospice and palliative care: a systematic review
Published in Journal of palliative medicine (01-12-2013)“…Patients receiving hospice or palliative care often receive antimicrobial therapy; however the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy for symptom management in…”
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General Perceptions and Knowledge of Antibiotic Resistance and Antibiotic Use Behavior: A Cross-Sectional Survey of US Adults
Published in Antibiotics (Basel) (29-03-2023)“…This study aimed to assess understanding of antibiotic resistance and evaluate antibiotic use themes among the general public. In March 2018, respondents that…”
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Opportunities for successful de-escalation of proton pump inhibitors at a federally qualified health center
Published in BMC pharmacology & toxicology (16-04-2021)“…A Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) de-escalation initiative was piloted at a Family Medicine Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) after a needs assessment…”
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Summer Peaks in the Incidences of Gram‐Negative Bacterial Infection Among Hospitalized Patients
Published in Infection control and hospital epidemiology (01-12-2008)“…Recognition of seasonal trends in hospital infections may improve diagnosis, use of empirical therapy, and infection prevention interventions. There are very…”
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Risk factors for colonization with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing bacteria and intensive care unit admission
Published in Emerging infectious diseases (01-08-2007)“…Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria are emerging pathogens. To analyze risk factors for colonization with ESBL-producing bacteria at…”
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Utility of beta-lactam allergy assessment in patients receiving vancomycin for surgical prophylaxis
Published in Surgery in practice and science (01-03-2024)“…•Antibiotic allergies can limit use of first-line surgical prophylaxis.•Most patients with beta-lactam allergies qualify for pre-operative…”
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Impact of Empiric Antibiotic Therapy on Outcomes in Patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bacteremia
Published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (01-03-2007)“…Classifications Services AAC Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley Reddit…”
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Empiric antibiotic therapy for Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia may not reduce in-hospital mortality: a retrospective cohort study
Published in PloS one (02-07-2010)“…Appropriate empiric therapy, antibiotic therapy with in vitro activity to the infecting organism given prior to confirmed culture results, may improve…”
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Antibiotic prescribing without documented indication in ambulatory care clinics: national cross sectional study
Published in BMJ (Online) (11-12-2019)“…AbstractObjectivesTo identify the frequency with which antibiotics are prescribed in the absence of a documented indication in the ambulatory care setting, to…”
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Clinical Prediction Tool To Identify Patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa Respiratory Tract Infections at Greatest Risk for Multidrug Resistance
Published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (01-02-2007)“…Classifications Services AAC Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley Reddit…”
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Risk factors associated with linezolid-nonsusceptible enterococcal infections
Published in American journal of infection control (01-11-2012)“…Linezolid is one of few treatment options available for vancomycin-resistant enterococci. The present study investigated risk factors for…”
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Impact of empiric antimicrobial therapy on outcomes in patients with Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteremia: a cohort study
Published in BMC infectious diseases (15-09-2008)“…It is unclear whether appropriate empiric antimicrobial therapy improves outcomes in patients with bacteremia due to Escherichia coli or Klebsiella. The…”
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