American Journal of Infection Control

Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is defined as the isolation of bacteria of 105 colony forming units/mL, with or without the presence of pyuria, in the absence of symptoms or signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI).1 ASB is prevalent in up to 50% of

Health care associated infections (HCAIs) are a global challenge and can have a devastating effect for patients. They contribute to longer hospital stays, a greater disease burden and high patient morbidity and mortality.1 In developed countries, up

This article, The barriers and facilitators to hand hygiene practice in Nigeria: A qualitative study, describes the thoughts, perceptions and attitudes of doctors and nurses working on surgical wards in a private teaching hospital in Nigeria toward

We recently went through your article titled “Dodging the bundle—Persistent healthcare-associated rhinovirus infection throughout the pandemic.”1 The authors have brought about relevant information regarding hospital-acquired infections (HAI) with a

Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids (BBFs) is defined as accidental contact with BBFs during a medical intervention by healthcare workers (HCWs), including prehospital emergency medical service (EMS) workers.1 Exposures mainly occur

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are one of the most frequent adverse events that threaten the lives of hospitalized patients. In 2012, the prevalence of patients with at least one HAI in acute care hospitals in Europe was 6.0%.24 Updated data

Proper high-level disinfection (HLD) or sterilization of flexible endoscopes is integral to preventing the transmission of potential pathogens between patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. However, the inner channels of flexible endoscopes can

On November 9, 2021, the first case of B.1.1.529 was reported in Botswana (South Africa), subsequently to WHO on November 24, 2021, which was further declared as a variant of concern (VOC) on November 26, 2021.1 So far, there were more than 567

During the COVID-19 pandemic, infectious respiratory disease cases decreased in the United States. In 2019, the CDC reported the highest number of measles cases since 1992 with 1,282 cases.1 One year later, the CDC reported the lowest number of

Human adenoviruses are nonenveloped, double stranded DNA viruses causing healthcare-associated infections like respiratory infections, conjunctivitis, and gastroenteritis. They are transmitted by direct and indirect contact. For example, in hospitals