Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control

🚽🦠How does antibiotic exposure in hospitals shape microbial communities in toilets? Enterococcus thrives under pressure—highlighting the ecological impact of antimicrobial overuse in nosocomial settings. 📖aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… @Clean_Hospitals #InfectionControl

🦷🧼New in the Clean Hospitals collection! How well are dental students prepared for safe practice during pandemics? This cross-sectional study from Egypt explores knowledge, attitudes & practices around COVID-19-safe dentistry. 📖aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… @Clean_Hospitals

New research from Isfahan, Iran highlights the role of hospital exhaust vents as reservoirs for invasive fungal diseases (IFDs). Key findings show high resistance to Amphotericin B among Aspergillus and Rhizopus spp. #InfectionControl aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… @Clean_Hospitals

Our study shows the CDC/ICAN toolkit for environmental cleaning is effective and well-received at Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria. Training and multidisciplinary team approaches were key to success! #AMR aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… @Clean_Hospitals

Our latest survey in Vaud, Switzerland highlights critical gaps in bodily waste management in nursing homes. Key findings include the need for better protocols, PPE, and hand hygiene supplies. Let's enhance patient safety together! #AMR aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… @Clean_Hospitals

🌍Its #WorldHealthDay!🌍 This year's theme is #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures so check out our open collection: 'Preventing infection in neonatal care units' biomedcentral.com/collections/PI… 👉For more World Health Day content check out this blog post go.nature.com/4iTtMSW

Clean Hospitals Collection: Enhanced cleaning in ICU at Alexandria Main University Hospital, Egypt, significantly reduced bacterial contamination and HAIs. Gram-negative bacteria dropped from 45.6% to 16.3%! aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… @Clean_Hospitals

Clean Hospitals Collection: (Commentary) Enhancing healthcare cleaning in resource-limited settings faces challenges, but local leadership and tailored approaches can drive progress. #InfectionControl @Clean_Hospitals aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Clean Hospitals Collection: (First double-blind RCT) Antimicrobial coatings cut bacteria on stretcher rails in the emergency department. Significant reduction at 24h, but more data needed for long-term effects. @Clean_Hospitals #PatientSafety aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Clean Hospitals Collection: Training improved healthcare waste (HCW) management at Sahloul University Hospital, but challenges remain in labeling and waste collection timing. More work needed! aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… @Clean_Hospitals

For World Antibiotics Awareness Week 24, we share a selection of articles, journal collections and clinical trials. #WAAW #AntimicrobialResistance Find out more here: shorturl.at/gbd1u

For World Antibiotics Awareness Week 24, this Communities blog post highlights a selection of articles, journal collections and clinical trials from across Springer Nature to underscore the importance of a One Health approach in combating AMR: communities.springernature.com/posts/introduc… #WAAW

Introducing World Antibiotics Awareness Week (WAAW) and its significance - blog summarising recent research published in @SpringerNature journals and ongoing clinical trials @ISRCTN communities.springernature.com/posts/introduc… #WAAW

This blog highlights #WAAW2024 , drawing on insights from Springer Nature journals, collections, and books to underscore the importance of a One Health approach in combating AMR.@HSRatBMC @SpringerNature @ISRCTN Read here: communities.springernature.com/posts/introduc…

Probiotic cleaning in hospitals shows promise in controlling MDROs, reducing HAIs, ARG, and costs. More robust data needed, but this sustainable, biodegradable alternative to chemical disinfectants could be a game-changer. @Clean_Hospitals aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Clean Hospitals Collection: Aerosols from toilet flushing can spread pathogens. Our study shows far UV-C light tech effectively decontaminates surfaces and air in bathrooms, reducing MRSA, VRE, and more! #InfectionControl #UVTech aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… @Clean_Hospitals

Study: 22% of hospital water and 28% of biofilm samples contained Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Many strains showed multidrug and chlorine resistance, posing infection risks. Our study highlights the need for advanced disinfection methods. @Clean_Hospitals aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Survey: 617 healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa reveal inadequate training and risky practices in using antiseptics and disinfectants. More tailored Infection Prevention & Control training needed! #IPC #healthcare @Clean_Hospitals aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

For #OneHealthDay2024, read about the global challenges presented by antimicrobial resistance and learn how a One Health approach could help overcome them. Full article: doi.org/10.1186/s13756… Read more about #OneHealthDay : biomedcentral.com/p/ohd-2024

Cleaning in low-income hospitals faces many hurdles. Our modified TEACH CLEAN program in The Gambia showed limited success due to external factors like COVID-19 and resource shortages. Training alone isn’t enough, and more work is needed! @Clean_Hospitals aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…