scholarly journals Current challenges in antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections: role and organization of ARHAI

2012 ◽  
Vol 67 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. i3-i10 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Finch
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
Healthcare Associated

scholarly journals Antimicrobial resistance: a global view from the 2013 World Healthcare-Associated Infections Forum

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Huttner ◽  
Stephan Harbarth ◽  
Jean Carlet ◽  
Sara Cosgrove ◽  
Herman Goossens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
Global View ◽  
Healthcare Associated

scholarly journals Water as a Source of Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections

Pathogens ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 667
Author(s):  
Claire Hayward ◽  
Kirstin E. Ross ◽  
Melissa H. Brown ◽  
Harriet Whiley
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant ◽  
The Us ◽  
Waterborne Infection ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are one of the most common patient complications, affecting 7% of patients in developed countries each year. The rise of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria has been identified as one of the biggest global health challenges, resulting in an estimated 23,000 deaths in the US annually. Environmental reservoirs for AMR bacteria such as bed rails, light switches and doorknobs have been identified in the past and addressed with infection prevention guidelines. However, water and water-related devices are often overlooked as potential sources of HAI outbreaks. This systematic review examines the role of water and water-related devices in the transmission of AMR bacteria responsible for HAIs, discussing common waterborne devices, pathogens, and surveillance strategies. AMR strains of previously described waterborne pathogens including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Mycobacterium spp., and Legionella spp. were commonly isolated. However, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae that are not typically associated with water were also isolated. Biofilms were identified as a hot spot for the dissemination of genes responsible for survival functions. A limitation identified was a lack of consistency between environmental screening scope, isolation methodology, and antimicrobial resistance characterization. Broad universal environmental surveillance guidelines must be developed and adopted to monitor AMR pathogens, allowing prediction of future threats before waterborne infection outbreaks occur.

scholarly journals ECDC recruiting scientific experts

2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (51) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
European Centre ◽  
Scientific Experts ◽  
Surveillance Unit ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
And Control

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is inviting applications for the position of: Senior Expert for Respiratory Diseases in the Surveillance Unit Expert in Surveillance Unit – Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-associated Infections

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