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Nationwide data from Brazil (2008–2024) show rising hospitalizations for congenital infections, driven mainly by congenital syphilis, with marked regional disparities. Findings highlight ongoing gaps in prenatal care, surveillance, and maternal–child health services. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
February 3, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Aged care staff cited knowledge & skills as IPC enablers—but environmental barriers and social pressures still hinder best practice 🏡🛡️ Study maps strategies to close evidence–practice gaps.

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#InfectionPrevention #AgedCare #IPAC
January 19, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Victoria, Australia hospitals show variation in IPC staffing—driven by size, funding model & location. Some gaps match care complexity, others signal under resourcing 🏥📉 Highlights need for standardized IPC support.

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#InfectionPrevention #IPC #PublicHealth
January 19, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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Hydrogen peroxide wipes worked best, and polypropylene outperformed cotton 💥🧼 Quat & ethoxylated alcohol wipes left viable bacteria—leading to cross‑contamination. Material + chemistry choice matters.

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#InfectionPrevention #Disinfection #IPC
Wiping cloth material choice significantly impacts the bactericidal efficacy of select disinfectant chemistries in environmental surface decontamination
Manual surface wiping, a primary method in preventing hospital-acquired infections, varies significantly in its ability to eliminate bacteria and prevent cross-contamination.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Eliminating IUSS led to major drops in hip (–76%) and knee SSIs 🏥📉 Accountability steps + enough instrument trays helped sustain zero IUSS use.

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#InfectionPrevention #SSI #Sterilization #IPAC
Reduction in immediate use steam sterilization associated with reduction in surgical site infections
Immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) is a potential risk factor for surgical site infection (SSI). A quality improvement project to reduce IUSS was implemented at a single hospital after a regulat...
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January 19, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Smartphone wound follow‑up detected more SSIs than routine calls 📱🩹—showing mHealth can improve early reporting & treatment. Promising tool for safer postop care.
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#InfectionPrevention #SSI #DigitalHealth
The impact of smartphone-based wound follow-up on surgical site infection detection: A quasi-experimental study
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common postoperative complications that are frequently missed or diagnosed late due to limited follow-up. This study evaluated a smartphone-based wound follow-up sy...
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January 19, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Closing the toilet lid helps—but widening gaps let more bioaerosols escape 🚽💨 Viruses escaped up to 57% at a 6‑mm gap, far more than bacteria. Gap height matters for sanitation and safety.
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#InfectionPrevention #Bioaerosols #EnvironmentalHygiene
Study on the air gap effect when closing toilet lid on droplet and pathogen escaping from flushing
Closing the toilet lid before flushing is widely recommended to minimize the dispersal of pathogen-laden aerosols. However, an often-overlooked issue is that aerosols can still escape through the air ...
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January 19, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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A phased Candida auris screening program improved early detection and kept positivity rates low 🧫✨ Powered by strong collaboration and continuous quality improvement.
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#InfectionPrevention #CandidaAuris #IPAC
A phased approach to implementation of a Candida auris screening program in a large, acute care hospital system
A phased Candida auris screening program was implemented in a large acute care hospital system. This program used high-risk criteria as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to su...
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January 19, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Home‑based care relies on patients & caregivers—yet IPC knowledge and practices vary widely 🏠🧼 Review shows gaps in device care, disinfection & training. More targeted education is needed.
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#InfectionPrevention #HomeCare #IPAC
Infection prevention and control knowledge, attitudes, and practices among patients and informal caregivers in home-based care: A systematic review
Infection prevention and control (IPC) remains a challenge in home-based care, a rapidly expanding care sector worldwide. Despite the central role of patients and informal caregivers, little is known ...
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January 19, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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Nationwide SPD study found ~90% of departments reported defects in a single week 😬 Lack of certification & inconsistent checklists increased risks—some defects even reached the OR.
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#InfectionPrevention #SterileProcessing #PatientSafety
Breaking the seal: Defects in sterile processing
This study provides the first national-level data on measuring defects in sterile processing departments (SPDs). Over 90% of SPDs reported at least one defect in a single week, with higher defects in ...
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January 19, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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Standardized blood culture kits cut contamination to 0.97% in the ED 🩸✨ Powered by teamwork + peer education to improve collection practices.
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#InfectionPrevention #PatientSafety #QI
Using a standardized blood culture collection kit to reduce the rate of contamination in the emergency room
Accurate blood culture collection is essential for guiding appropriate antibiotic therapy, with contamination posing a risk to diagnostic reliability. The American Society for Microbiology recommends ...
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January 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Genomic sequencing of SNF COVID‑19 outbreaks showed multiple lineages = multiple introductions—and longer outbreaks 🧬🏥 Highlights need to prevent SARS‑CoV‑2 entry into SNFs.
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#InfectionPrevention #Genomics #COVID19
Using genomic epidemiology to infer transmission dynamics in selected skilled nursing facility COVID-19 Outbreaks—Los Angeles County, February 2023—March 2024
To evaluate mandated infection control measures to reduce SARS-CoV-2 introduction and transmission in skilled nursing facilities, we characterized outbreak duration by the number of lineages identifie...
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January 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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While most of the US is 🥶 , warm up by listening to the latest podcast on the research agenda in burn infection prevention 🔥
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Episode 27: A Research Agenda For Burn Infection Prevention
Hosted by Dr. Gonzalo Bearman and Dr. Priya Nori, this episode features Dr. Madhuri Sopirala, Dr. Werner Bischof, and Dr. David Weber discussing their recent ASHE publication, A research agenda for bu
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January 27, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Geographic variations in rates of outpatient E. coli resistance among Midwest outpatient veterans were seen, while being male, having diabetes and previous exposure to antibiotics are significant risk factors for four classes of antibiotics. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Spatial pattern and risk factors of resistance to important antibiotics among E. coli from veterans in seven U.S. Midwest states | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Spatial pattern and risk factors of resistance to important antibiotics among E. coli from veterans in seven U.S. Midwest states - Volume 6 Issue 1
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January 28, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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In this Guideline, APSIC provides evidence and practices of environmental hygiene focusing on new recommendation on surface cleaning, air and water quality issues that relevant to practices in Asia Pacific. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
APSIC guidelines for environmental hygiene: surface cleaning air and water quality in hospitals: 2025 update | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
APSIC guidelines for environmental hygiene: surface cleaning air and water quality in hospitals: 2025 update - Volume 6 Issue 1
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January 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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HA-CLABSI is associated with severe patient outcomes and is of concern globally. Published data on HA-CLABSI incidence and risk factors in Singaporean hospitals is limited. Our study aimed to determine HA-CLABSI risk factors to inform targeted infection prevention practices. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Incidence and risk factors for hospital-attributable central line-associated bloodstream infections in adult inpatients in a tertiary hospital | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Incidence and risk factors for hospital-attributable central line-associated bloodstream infections in adult inpatients in a tertiary hospital - Volume 6 Issue 1
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January 30, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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This review summarizes current evidence on infection prevention and control in behavioral health settings, highlighting key barriers and outlining practical facilitators and strategies to improve IPC implementation and sustainability. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Enhancing infection prevention and control in behavioral health settings: barriers, facilitators, and tailored strategies | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Enhancing infection prevention and control in behavioral health settings: barriers, facilitators, and tailored strategies - Volume 6 Issue 1
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January 30, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Gut check: This review highlights stewardship opportunities in intra-abdominal infections, focusing on SBP prophylaxis, antibiotic management of biliary infections and appendicitis, and optimizing amoxicillin-clavulanate and metronidazole dosing. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Gut check: antimicrobial stewardship opportunities in intra-abdominal infections | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Gut check: antimicrobial stewardship opportunities in intra-abdominal infections - Volume 6 Issue 1
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February 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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New Editor's Choice! The rise and fall of contact precautions: how does PPE fit into sustainable healthcare? This article (@patrickching.bsky.social et al) summarizes the controversy around contact precaution use and imagines balancing prevention with sustainability. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
The rise and fall of contact precautions: how does personal protective equipment fit into sustainable healthcare? | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
The rise and fall of contact precautions: how does personal protective equipment fit into sustainable healthcare? - Volume 5 Issue 1
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February 2, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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In response to a recent ASHE study on Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, we present a case-based perspective highlighting the challenges of severe SXT-resistant infection, real-world treatment constraints, and the gap between guideline adherence and clinical outcomes. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Improved guideline adherence may not overcome evidence gaps in severe trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole-resistant Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infection: a case-based perspective | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Improved guideline adherence may not overcome evidence gaps in severe trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole-resistant Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infection: a case-based perspective - Volume 6 Issue 1
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February 2, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Too busy to read all of the OPAT literature from 2024? This manuscript summarizes the Top 10 OPAT manuscripts from 2024. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
A bundle of the top 10 OPAT publications in 2024 | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
A bundle of the top 10 OPAT publications in 2024 - Volume 6 Issue 1
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January 14, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Postpandemic masking practices among health care personnel: beliefs, barriers, and opportunities for improving adherence in clinical settings 😷 doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Postpandemic masking practices among health care personnel: beliefs, barriers, and opportunities for improving adherence in clinical settings | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Postpandemic masking practices among health care personnel: beliefs, barriers, and opportunities for improving adherence in clinical settings - Volume 6 Issue 1
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January 15, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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This article investigated how IV to PO switch therapy could potentially impact the carbon footprint generated by the healthcare sector. A GHG emissions tool was used to estimate the CO2 equivalents of the plastic waste generated by potentially unnecessary IV antibiotics. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Estimated greenhouse gas emissions associated with unnecessary intravenous antimicrobials administered in the hospital setting | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Estimated greenhouse gas emissions associated with unnecessary intravenous antimicrobials administered in the hospital setting - Volume 5 Issue 1
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October 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Healthcare trainees born between 1999-2005 in our study had approximately 70% anti-HBs titers ≥10 mIU/mL, regardless of their reported vaccination history. However, one in four had titers below the protective threshold, despite self-reports of a complete vaccination schedule. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
October 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Retrospective, single-center quality improvement study, which included a pre- and post-implementation analysis of a pharmacist-led anti-MRSA therapy bundle, we observed a notable increase in pharmacist interventions, with a high provider acceptance rate.
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Retrospective, single-center assessment of a pharmacist-led anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) therapy bundle to enhance antimicrobial stewardship | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Retrospective, single-center assessment of a pharmacist-led anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) therapy bundle to enhance antimicrobial stewardship - Volume 5 Issue 1
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October 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM