Search Results - "Warren, Bobby"
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Comparative analysis of sampling and detection methods for fungal contamination on common healthcare environment surface materials
Published in Infection control and hospital epidemiology (21-05-2024)“…We evaluated sampling and detection methods for fungal contamination on healthcare surface materials, comparing the efficacy of foam sponges, flocked swabs,…”
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Disinfection efficacy of Oxivir TB wipe residue on severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
Published in Infection control and hospital epidemiology (01-11-2023)“…We assessed Oxivir Tb wipe disinfectant residue in a controlled laboratory setting to evaluate low environmental contamination of SARS-CoV-2. Frequency of…”
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Changing Characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia: Results From a 21-Year, Prospective, Longitudinal Study
Published in Clinical infectious diseases (13-11-2019)“…Abstract Background We conducted a longitudinal study to evaluate changes in the clinical presentation and epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia…”
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Measuring the efficacy of standard and novel disinfection methods on frequently used physical therapy equipment: a 2-phase prospective randomized controlled trial
Published in Infection control and hospital epidemiology (26-07-2024)“…Frequently used physical therapy (PT) equipment is difficult to disinfect due to equipment material and shape. The efficacy of standard disinfection of PT…”
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Response to “Severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) surface contamination in staff common areas and impact on healthcare worker infection: Prospective surveillance during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic”
Published in Infection control and hospital epidemiology (01-01-2023)“…Given the finding of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in common areas of the hospital, this paper is likely to generate substantial concern among healthcare personnel (HCP)…”
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Racial disparities in Clostridioides difficile testing in three southeastern US hospitals
Published in Infection control and hospital epidemiology (01-04-2024)“…To analyze testing in 3 hospitals in central North Carolina to validate previous racial health-disparity findings. We completed a retrospective analysis of…”
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Identification of carbapenem-resistant organism (CRO) contamination of in-room sinks in intensive care units in a new hospital bed tower
Published in Infection control and hospital epidemiology (01-03-2024)“…The origins and timing of inpatient room sink contamination with carbapenem-resistant organisms (CROs) are poorly understood. We performed a prospective…”
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Evaluation of hospital blood culture utilization rates to identify opportunities for diagnostic stewardship
Published in Infection control and hospital epidemiology (01-02-2023)“…To evaluate the pattern of blood-culture utilization among a cohort of 6 hospitals to identify potential opportunities for diagnostic stewardship. We completed…”
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Impact of alcohol-based hand-rub disinfection on bacterial bioburden on stethoscopes in a real-world clinical setting
Published in Infection control and hospital epidemiology (01-06-2023)“…In this randomized study, use of alcohol-based hand-rub disinfection significantly reduced bacterial bioburden of stethoscopes in routine clinical use. Prior…”
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 environmental contamination in hospital rooms is uncommon using viral culture techniques
Published in Clinical infectious diseases (24-08-2022)“…Abstract We assessed environmental contamination of inpatient rooms housing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in a dedicated COVID-19 unit…”
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Mycobacterium immunogenum acquisition from hospital tap water: a genomic and epidemiologic analysis
Published in Journal of clinical microbiology (12-06-2024)“…We identified 23 cases of respiratory acquisition linked to a colonized plumbing system at a new hospital addition. We conducted a genomic and epidemiologic…”
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A cluster of three extrapulmonary Mycobacterium abscessus infections linked to well-maintained water-based heater-cooler devices
Published in Infection control and hospital epidemiology (01-05-2024)“…Various water-based heater-cooler devices (HCDs) have been implicated in nontuberculous mycobacteria outbreaks. Ongoing rigorous surveillance for…”
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Impact of Oral Metronidazole, Vancomycin, and Fidaxomicin on Host Shedding and Environmental Contamination With Clostridioides difficile
Published in Clinical infectious diseases (01-03-2022)“…Abstract Background Shedding of Clostridioides difficile spores from infected individuals contaminates the hospital environment and contributes to infection…”
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Evaluation of an Opt-Out Protocol for Antibiotic De-Escalation in Patients With Suspected Sepsis: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial
Published in Clinical infectious diseases (08-02-2023)“…Sepsis guidelines recommend daily review to de-escalate or stop antibiotics in appropriate patients. This randomized, controlled trial evaluated an opt-out…”
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S1071 Assessment of Pathogenic Enteric Flora Contaminating Novel Duodenoscopes With Disposable Tips
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S1081 Evaluation of Abbreviated HLD Protocols for Duodenoscopes With Disposable Tips
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Impact of preoperative chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) application methods on preoperative CHG skin concentration
Published in Infection control and hospital epidemiology (01-04-2021)“…Elective surgical patients routinely bathe with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) at home days prior to their procedures. However, the impact of home CHG bathing…”
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An Enhanced Strategy for Daily Disinfection in Acute Care Hospital Rooms: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Published in JAMA network open (01-11-2022)“…Environmental contamination is a source of transmission between patients, health care practitioners, and other stakeholders in the acute care setting. To…”
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Environmental Fungal Contamination Characterization of Three Inpatient Units Utilizing Optimized Detection Methods
Published in Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (01-07-2024)“…Background: Environmental sampling and detection methods for fungi in healthcare settings are not well-established. We previously refined methods for fungal…”
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Healthcare Provider N95 Respirator Contamination Worn Behind Face Shields With SARS-CoV-2 During Routine Clinical Care of Patients With COVID-19
Published in Open forum infectious diseases (01-03-2024)“…Abstract N95 respirator contamination with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) during clinical care of patients with coronavirus…”
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