Wound infections due to Mycobacterium fortuitum after polypropylene mesh inguinal hernia repair

A. Celdran*, J. Esteban, J. Manas, J.-J. Granizo
*Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, Spain
Journal of Hospital Infection (2007) 66, 374-377
Mycobacterium fortuitum complexは、迅速に発育する抗酸菌の一群である。これらの日和見病原体は、生体材料を使用する外科手術での感染と関連することが多い。鼠径ヘルニア修復術の前向き研究で、2例のM. fortuitum感染が発生した。これらの感染は、発症機序、臨床症状、および予防的または治療的な抗生物質療法の両者に対する抵抗性の点で、他の細菌による感染とは異なっていた。
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A user’s view of commercial mobile applications designed to measure hand hygiene compliance by direct observation

K.-R. Cawthorne*, C. Oliver, R.P.D. Cooke
*Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, UK

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 117, 4-8

Clostridium difficile ribotype 027 is most prevalent among inpatients admitted from long-term care facilities

Enterobacter cloacae complex outbreak in a neonatal intensive care unit: multifaceted investigations and preventive measures are needed

A. Rahal*, A. Andreo, F. Le Gallou, C. Bourigault, C. Bouchand, C. Ferriot, S. Corvec, A. Guillouzouic, C. Gras-Leguen, E. Launay, C. Flamant, D. Lepelletier
*Nantes University Hospital, France

Journal of Hospital Infection (2021) 116, 87-90

From ‘one size fits all’ to personalized infection prevention

P. Gastmeier^*
*Charité – University Medicine Berlin, Germany
Journal of Hospital Infection (2020) 104, 256-260

Waterlow score to predict patients at risk of developing Clostridium difficile-associated disease