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Secular Trends in Nosocomial Bloodstream Infections in a 55-Bed Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit by Gordon, Steven M, Serkey, Janet M, Keys, Thomas F, Ryan, Thomas, Fatica, Cynthia A, Schmitt, Steven K, Borsh, Judith A, Cosgrove, Delos M, Yared, Jean-Pierre

“…Background. Although bloodstream infections (BSIs) occur more frequently in intensive care unit patients than in ward patients, most studies of nosocomial BSIs…”
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Early onset prosthetic valve endocarditis: the Cleveland Clinic Experience 1992–1997 by Gordon, Steven M, Serkey, Janet M, Longworth, David L, Lytle, Bruce W, Cosgrove, Delos M

“…Background. We reviewed all cases of early onset prosthetic valve endocarditis (EO-PVE) occurring less than 12 months after valve operation among 7,043…”
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Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcal Sternal Wound Infections After Open Heart Operations by Mossad, MD, Sherif B, Serkey, RN, JD, Janet M, Longworth, MD, David L, Cosgrove, MD, Delos M, Gordon, MD, Steven M

“…Background. Coagulase-negative staphylococci are commonly isolated from wounds of patients after median sternotomy; however, the epidemiology of these…”
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Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: a new era in prevention and control by Serkey, J M

“…Failure to recognize Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has been the cause of explosive outbreaks. To avoid this devastating consequence of the disease,…”
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Handwashing compliance: what works? by Serkey, J M, Hall, G S

“…Health care personnel--particularly physicians--do a poor job of complying with national handwashing guidelines, yet handwashing is the cornerstone of…”
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Rule-makers who establish infection control standards by Yost, A J, Serkey, J M

“…Standards of care and regulations of employment have been instituted to guard the safety of patients, employees, and employers. The evolution of many rules is…”
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Management and control of infectious complications by Keys, T F, Serkey, J M

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