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1

Evaluation of the ability of different detergents and disinfectants to remove and kill organisms in traditional biofilm

da Costa Luciano, Cristiana, Olson, Nancy, Tipple, Anaclara Ferreira Veiga, Alfa, Michelle

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2016

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 781 KB

english, 2016

2

Medical instrument reprocessing: current issues with cleaning and cleaning monitoring

Alfa, Michelle J.

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2019

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 605 KB

english, 2019

3

A new hydrogen peroxide–based medical-device detergent with germicidal properties: Comparison with enzymatic cleaners

Michelle J. Alfa, Michele Jackson

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2001

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 167 KB

english, 2001

4

Acanthamoeba Species Keratitis in a Soft Contact Lens Wearer Molecularly Linked to Well Water

Mubareka, Samira, Alfa, Michelle, Harding, Godfrey K, Booton, Gregory, Ekins, Marilyn, Caeseele, Paul Van

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology

Year:

2006

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 1.21 MB

english, 2006

5

A randomized trial to determine the impact of a digestion resistant starch composition on the gut microbiome in older and mid-age adults

Alfa, Michelle J., Strang, David, Tappia, Paramjit S., Graham, Morag, Van Domselaar, Gary, Forbes, Jessica D., Laminman, Vanessa, Olson, Nancy, DeGagne, Pat, Bray, David, Murray, Brenda-Lee, Dufault,

Journal:

Clinical Nutrition

Year:

2017

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 1.59 MB

english, 2017

6

Biofilms on instruments and environmental surfaces: Do they interfere with instrument reprocessing and surface disinfection? Review of the literature

Alfa, Michelle J.

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2019

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 1.41 MB

english, 2019

7

Comparison of washer-disinfector cleaning indicators: Impact of temperature and cleaning cycle parameters

Alfa, Michelle J., Olson, Nancy

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2014

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 388 KB

english, 2014

8

Multisite evaluation of environmental cleanliness of high-touch surfaces in intensive care unit patient rooms

Hopman, Joost, Donskey, Curtis J., Boszczowski, Icaro, Alfa, Michelle J.

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2018

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 396 KB

english, 2018

9

A Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial to Determine the Impact of Digestion Resistant Starch MSPrebiotic® on Glucose, Insulin, and Insulin Resistance in Elderly and Mid-Age Adults

Alfa, Michelle J., Strang, David, Tappia, Paramjit S., Olson, Nancy, DeGagne, Pat, Bray, David, Murray, Brenda-Lee, Hiebert, Brett

Journal:

Frontiers in Medicine

Year:

2018

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 315 KB

english, 2018

10

Simulated-Use Polytetrafluorethylene Biofilm Model: Repeated Rounds of Complete Reprocessing Lead to Accumulation of Organic Debris and Viable Bacteria

Alfa, Michelle J., Singh, Harminder, Nugent, Zoann, Duerksen, Donald, Schultz, Gale, Reidy, Carol, DeGagne, Pat, Olson, Nancy

Journal:

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

Year:

2017

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 506 KB

english, 2017

11

Quality Systems Approach for Endoscope Reprocessing

Alfa, Michelle J.

Journal:

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America

Year:

2020

File:

PDF, 841 KB

2020

12

Electrospun PEG–PLA nanofibrous membrane for sustained release of hydrophilic antibiotics

Xiuling Xu, Wen Zhong, Shufei Zhou, Adriana Trajtman, Michelle Alfa

Journal:

Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Year:

2010

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 349 KB

english, 2010

13

A new buildup biofilm model that mimics accumulation of material in flexible endoscope channels

da Costa Luciano, Cristiana, Olson, Nancy, DeGagne, Patricia, Franca, Rodrigo, Tipple, Anaclara Ferreira Veiga, Alfa, Michelle

Journal:

Journal of Microbiological Methods

Year:

2016

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 1.19 MB

english, 2016

14

The polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) channel model of cyclic-buildup biofilm and traditional biofilm: The impact of friction, and detergent on cleaning and subsequent high-level disinfection

Ribeiro, Maíra M., Graziano, Kazuko U., Olson, Nancy, França, Rodrigo, Alfa, Michelle J.

Journal:

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

Year:

2019

File:

PDF, 739 KB

2019

15

Isolation of Toxigenic Clostridium difficile from Dialysate Fluid in a Fatal Case of Chronic Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis–Related Peritonitis

Laroche, Marc C., Alfa, Michelle J., Harding, G. K. M.

Journal:

Clinical Infectious Diseases

Year:

1997

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 91 KB

english, 1997

16

Increasing levels of Parasutterella in the gut microbiome correlate with improving low-density lipoprotein levels in healthy adults consuming resistant potato starch during a randomised trial

Bush, Jason R., Alfa, Michelle J.

Journal:

Year:

2020

File:

PDF, 1.67 MB

2020

17

Low Prevalence of VRE Gastrointestinal Colonization of Hospitalized Patients in Manitoba Tertiary Care and Community Hospitals

Zhanel, George G, Harding, Godfrey KM, Rosser, Stuart, Hoban, Daryl J, Karlowsky, James A, Alfa, Michelle, Kabani, Amin, Embil, John, Gin, Alfred, Williams, Trevor, Nicolle, Lindsay E

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases

Year:

2000

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 1.20 MB

english, 2000

18

Combination of Culture, Antigen and Toxin Detection, and Cytotoxin Neutralization Assay for Optimal Clostridium difficile Diagnostic Testing

Alfa, Michelle J, Sepehri, Shadi

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology

Year:

2013

File:

PDF, 1.93 MB

2013

19

Modeling microbial survival in buildup biofilm for complex medical devices

Michelle J Alfa, Rosemarie Howie

Journal:

BMC Infectious Diseases

Year:

2009

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 664 KB

english, 2009

20

Impact of FDA policy change on the reuse of single-use medical devices in Michigan hospitals

Michelle J. Alfa, Janet Castillo

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2004

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 126 KB

english, 2004

21

Current issues result in a paradigm shift in reprocessing medical and surgical instruments

Alfa, Michelle J.

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2016

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 418 KB

english, 2016

22

Automated washing with the Reliance Endoscope Processing System and its equivalence to optimal manual cleaning

Michelle J. Alfa, Nancy Olson, Pat DeGagne

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2006

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 214 KB

english, 2006

23

Characterization of endotoxins on orthopaedic fixation screws, using physicochemical surface analyses

França, Rodrigo, Alfa, Michelle, Olson, Nancy, Yahia, L'Hocine, Sacher, Edward

Journal:

Journal of Orthopaedic Research

Year:

2016

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 3.36 MB

english, 2016

24

Characterization of the Cytopathic Effect of Haemophilus ducreyi

HOLLYER, TARAS T., DEGAGNE, PAT A., ALFA, MICHELLE J.

Journal:

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Year:

1994

File:

PDF, 1.64 MB

1994

25

A novel polytetrafluoroethylene-channel model, which simulates low levels of culturable bacteria in build-up biofilm after repeated endoscope reprocessing

Alfa, Michelle J., Ribeiro, Maira M., da Costa Luciano, Cristiana, Franca, Rodrigo, Olson, Nancy, DeGagne, Pat, Singh, Harminder

Journal:

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Year:

2017

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 8.57 MB

english, 2017

26

Alkaline detergent combined with a routine ward bedpan washer disinfector cycle eradicates Clostridium difficile spores from the surface of plastic bedpans

Alfa, Michelle J., Olson, Nancy, Buelow-Smith, Louise, Murray, Brenda-Lee

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2013

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 109 KB

english, 2013

27

Fecal specimens for Clostridium difficile Diagnostic Testing are Stable for up to 72 hours at 4°C

Nancy Olson, Michelle J Alfa

Journal:

Journal of Medical Microbiology & Diagnosis

Year:

2014

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 292 KB

english, 2014

28

Isolation of Toxigenic Clostridium difficile from Dialysate Fluid in a Fatal Case of Chronic Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis

Marc C. Laroche, Michelle J. Alfa and G. K. M. Harding

Journal:

Clinical Infectious Diseases

Year:

1997

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 198 KB

english, 1997

29

Microbial overgrowth in water perfusion equipment for esophageal/rectal motility

Michelle J. Alfa, Alexandra Ilnyckyj, Nila MacFarlane, Vivienne Preece, Sandra Allford, Beth Fachnie

Journal:

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Year:

2002

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 83 KB

english, 2002

30

The adenosine triphosphate test is a rapid and reliable audit tool to assess manual cleaning adequacy of flexible endoscope channels

Alfa, Michelle J., Fatima, Iram, Olson, Nancy

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2013

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 133 KB

english, 2013

31

Evaluation of an overnight non-culture test for detection of viable Gram-negative bacteria in endoscope channels

Singh, Harminder, Duerksen, Donald, Schultz, Gale, Reidy, Carol, DeGagne, Pat, Olson, Nancy, Nugent, Zoann, Alfa, Michelle

Journal:

Endoscopy International Open

Year:

2019

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 500 KB

english, 2019

32

Are reprocessed single-use biopsy forceps as “clean” as new, unused forceps?

David Greenwald, Michelle J. Alfa, Amnon Gotian

Journal:

American Journal of Gastroenterology

Year:

2003

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 35 KB

english, 2003

33

270 Prevention of Biofilm Accumulation in Duodenoscopes Varies With the Method of Reprocessing

Alfa, Michelle, Olson, Nancy, DeGagne, Pat, Reidy, Carol, Schultz, Gale, Duerksen, Donald R., Singh, Harminder

Journal:

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Year:

2017

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 753 KB

english, 2017

34

A comparative study of the gut microbiota in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases—does a common dysbiosis exist?

Forbes, Jessica D., Chen, Chih-yu, Knox, Natalie C., Marrie, Ruth-Ann, El-Gabalawy, Hani, de Kievit, Teresa, Alfa, Michelle, Bernstein, Charles N., Van Domselaar, Gary

Journal:

Year:

2018

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 2.20 MB

english, 2018

35

UF-1000i™ flow cytometry is an effective screening method for urine specimens

Kamran Kadkhoda, Kanchana Manickam, Pat DeGagne, Pat Sokolowski, Paulette Pang, Nick Kontzie, Michelle Alfa

Journal:

Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease

Year:

2011

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 343 KB

english, 2011

36

Intra-cavitary Ultrasound Probes: Cleaning and High-Level Disinfection Are Necessary for Both the Probe Head and Handle to Reduce the Risk of Infection Transmission

Alfa, Michelle J.

Journal:

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

Year:

2015

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 289 KB

english, 2015

37

Use of an Adsorption Enzyme Immunoassay to Evaluate the Haemophilus ducreyi Specific and Cross-reactive Humoral Immune Response of Humans

ALFA, MICHELLE J., OLSON, NANCY, DEGAGNE, PAT, SLANEY, LESLIE, PLUMMER, FRANK, NAMAARA, WARREN, RONALD, ALLAN R.

Journal:

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Year:

1992

File:

PDF, 886 KB

1992

38

Throat Colonization of Neonatal Nursery Staff by Ureaplasma urealyticum: an Infection Control or Occupational Health Consideration?

Embree, Joanne E, Alfa, Michelle, Lertzman, Joy, Gray, Gloria, Fajardo, Carlos, Yassi, Annalee

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases

Year:

1994

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 2.69 MB

english, 1994

39

Evaluation of Rapid Readout Biological Indicators for 132°C Gravity and 132°C Vacuum‐Assisted Steam Sterilization Cycles Using a New Automated Fluorescent Reader •

Michelle J. Alfa, MD, Nancy Olson, BSc, Pat DeGagne, RT, Michele Jackson, BSc

Journal:

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

Year:

2002

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 189 KB

english, 2002

40

Pets are ‘Risky Business’ for Patients undergoing Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

Al-Fifi, Yahya Salim Yahya, Sathianathan, Chris, Murray, Brenda-Lee, Alfa, Michelle J

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology

Year:

2013

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 1.61 MB

english, 2013

41

Evaluation of MRSA Select ™ Chromogenic Medium for the Early Detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Blood Cultures

Manickam, Kanchana, Walkty, Andrew, Lagacé-Wiens, Philippe RS, Adam, Heather, Swan, Barbara, McAdam, Brenda, Pieroni, Peter, Alfa, Michelle, Karlowsky, James A

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology

Year:

2013

File:

PDF, 1.73 MB

2013

42

Attachment ofHaemophilus ducreyito human foreskin fibroblasts involves LOS and fibronectin

Michelle J. Alfa, P. DeGagne

Journal:

Microbial Pathogenesis

Year:

1997

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 1.31 MB

english, 1997

43

Establishing a clinically relevant bioburden benchmark: A quality indicator for adequate reprocessing and storage of flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes

Michelle J. Alfa, Shadi Sepehri, Nancy Olson, Alana Wald

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2012

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 137 KB

english, 2012

44

Reproducible elimination of Clostridium difficile spores using a clinical area washer disinfector in 3 different health care sites

MacDonald, Kelly, Bishop, Jane, Dobbyn, Bev, Kibsey, Pamela, Alfa, Michelle J.

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2016

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 457 KB

english, 2016

45

In vitro evaluation of the effect of linezolid and levofloxacin on Bacillus anthracis toxin production, spore formation and cell growth

Head, Breanne M., Alfa, Michelle, Sitar, Daniel S., Rubinstein, Ethan, Meyers, Adrienne F. A.

Journal:

Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Year:

2016

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 202 KB

english, 2016

46

Evaluation of BacT/Alert 3D Automated Unit for Detection of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Requiring Incubation at 30°C for Optimal Growth

Alfa, Michelle J., Manickam, Kanchana, Sepehri, Shadi, Sitter, Denise, Lenton, Pat

Journal:

Journal of Clinical Microbiology

Year:

2011

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 43 KB

english, 2011

47

Simulated-use testing of bedpan and urinal washer disinfectors: Evaluation of Clostrium difficile spore survival and cleaning efficacy

Michelle J. Alfa, Nancy Olson, Louise Buelow-Smith

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2008

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 438 KB

english, 2008

48

Validation of adenosine triphosphate to audit manual cleaning of flexible endoscope channels

Alfa, Michelle J., Fatima, Iram, Olson, Nancy

Journal:

American Journal of Infection Control

Year:

2013

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 198 KB

english, 2013

49

Evaluation of Routine Enteric Pathogens in Hospitalized Patients: A Canadian Perspective

Gough, Kevin, Alfa, Michelle, Harding, Godfrey

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases

Year:

1996

File:

PDF, 1.27 MB

1996

50

Detection of Clostridium difficile in Retail Ground Meat Products in Manitoba

Visser, Monique, Sepehrim, Shadi, Olson, Nancy, Du, Tim, Mulvey, Michael R, Alfa, Michelle J

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology

Year:

2012

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 2.12 MB

english, 2012

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