The dramatic global rise of MDR and XDR Enterobacterales in human medicine forced
clinicians to the reintroduction of colistin as last-resort drug. Meanwhile, colistin is used in …

Background: Concern about the health impact of novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has
resulted in widespread enforced reductions in people's movement (“lockdowns”). However …

Background. Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) represent a serious problem for public
health, as they increase the morbidity and mortality rates, present a relevant financial …

Previously published guidelines have provided comprehensive recommendations for
detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this …

Background The increasing emergence and spread of multi-drug-resistant organisms
(MDROs) in hospitals is a public health problem and continues to challenge infection control …

Background Hospital patient room surfaces are frequently contaminated with multidrug-
resistant organisms. Since studies have demonstrated that inadequate terminal room …

Multi-drug-resistant organisms (MDROs) have become a global threat to human health. Prior
bed occupancy with MDRO infection/colonization is an exposure factor that is closely …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) are relevant nosocomial pathogens with an
increasing incidence in the last decades. Their transmission is optimal in the hospital setting …

Background The emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)
represent a threat to human and animal health. Objectives To assess duration of carriage of …

Background The systematic collection of valid data related to hospital-acquired infections
(HAIs) is considered effective for nosocomial infection prevention and control programs …