Past lessons for the 2026 Bundibugyo virus outbreak: filovirus infection prevention in conflict-affected settings

Klinger Soares Faico-Filho*
*Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brazil

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 175, 84-93

Identification of risk factors for hospital-onset bacteraemia to inform a routine data based risk prediction: an umbrella review

Anna Bludau*, Joëlle Naim, Mike Marquet, Meta M. Bönniger, Nicolás Reinoso chiller, Martin Misailovski, Ramsia Geisler, Tim Eckmanns, Michael Marschollek, Mathias W. Pletz, André Scherag, Simone Scheithauer
*University Medical Centre Göttingen, Germany

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 175, 112-127

Rethinking sterile packaging practices for reusable medical equipment

Michael Lam*, Meriel Chamberlin, Catherine O’Shea, Forbes McGain
*Western Health, Australia

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 175, 278-290

A scoping review of oral care protocols for preventing non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia in hospital settings (part 1): defining protocol components and implementation strategies

S. Pojmonpiti*, V. De Herdt, J. Van Esbroeck, R. Blommaert, K. Batens, M. Baudelet, B. Janssens
*University of Ghent, Belgium

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 175, 294-310

A scoping review of oral care protocols for preventing non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia in hospital settings (Part 2): factors influencing the implementation of oral hygiene care

S. Pojmonpiti*, V. De Herdt, J. Van Esbroeck, R. Blommaert, K. Batens, M. Baudelet, B. Janssens
*University of Ghent, Belgium

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 175, 311-326

Surgical site infections in spine surgery: a retrospective study of 1,578 procedures with identification of tattooed skin as a novel risk factor associated with surgical site infection

K. Mostofi*, G. Caragliano
*Centre Clinical, France

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 175, 9-14

Quantitative analysis of the association between clinical antimicrobial use and healthcare-associated infections: a multi-centre case-control study

X.-L. Zhang*, F.-B. Li, Y. Liang, J. Wang, B.-Y. Liu, K.-Y. Duan, H.-J. Zhang
*The Second People’s Hospital of Gansu Province, China

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 175, 26-35

Central venous catheter maintenance practices and exit site infection in blood purification centres: a nationwide survey in China

H. Sun*, X. Chen, L. Xu, X. Liu, J. Ma, M. Xin, J. Xia
*Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, China

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 175, 60-69

Disinfectant efficacy against Candida auris is driven by formulation and concentration rather than clade-specific resistance

S. Omardien*, K.Y.C. Yeak, S. Wiley, L. Buniotto, D. Veenendal, C. Khosravi, P. Teska
*Diversey — A Solenis Company, Netherlands

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 175, 77-83

Rapid near-patient screening for active surveillance of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales at admission in a long-term acute care rehabilitation hospital: a 4-year experience in a high-endemicity setting

C. Grifoni*, S. Pancani, F. Vannetti, P. Pecile, C. Macchi, R. Pupillo, G.M. Rossolini, F. Arena
*IRCCS Don Gnocchi Foundation, Italy

Journal of Hospital Infection (2026) 175, 94-103