American Journal of Infection Control

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Optimizing diagnostic testing for Clostridium difficile: The perceptions of physicians and nurses on when to order testing for C difficile

Blakney, Rebekah, Yanke, Eric, Fink, Cory, Wigton, Robert, Safdar, Nasia

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2015

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english

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Risk factors for extensive drug-resistance and mortality in geriatric inpatients with bacteremia caused by Acinetobacter baumannii

Fu, Qiang, Ye, Huan, Liu, Shumei

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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english, 2015

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Stickers used for the identification of intravenous lines could be a portal of entry of microorganisms through the catheter: Results from a clinical study

Pérez Granda, María Jesús, Cruces, Raquel, Martín-Rabadán, Pablo, Bouza, Emilio, Guembe, María

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Blood culture contamination rate in an intensive care setting: Effectiveness of an education-based intervention

Ramirez, Paula, Gordón, Mónica, Cortes, Concepción, Villarreal, Esther, Perez-Belles, Carmen, Robles, Cristobal, de Hevia, Luis, Marti, Jose Vicente, Botella, Javier, Bonastre, Juan

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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english, 2015

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Norovirus prevention and the prevalence of asymptomatic norovirus infection in kindergartens and primary schools in Changzhou, China: Status of the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and requirements

Qi, Rui, Ye, Chao, Chen, Cong, Yao, Ping, Hu, Feifei, Lin, Qin

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in a neuro–spine intensive care unit

Schelling, Kimberly, Palamone, Janet, Thomas, Kathryn, Naidech, Andrew, Silkaitis, Christina, Henry, Jennifer, Bolon, Maureen, Zembower, Teresa R.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Modeling and forecasting Acinetobacter baumannii resistance to set appropriate use of cefoperazone-sulbactam: Results from trend analysis of antimicrobial consumption and development of resistance in a tertiary care hospital

Xie, Jiao, Wang, Yan, Zheng, Xiaowei, Yang, Qianting, Wang, Taotao, Zou, Yamin, Xing, Jianfeng, Dong, Yalin

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Effectiveness of facemasks for pediatric populations against submicron-sized aerosols

Guha, Suvajyoti, Mejía-Alfaro, Andrés, Hariharan, Prasanna, Myers, Matthew R.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Central line-associated bloodstream infections in Australian intensive care units: Time-trends in infection rates, etiology, and antimicrobial resistance using a comprehensive Victorian surveillance program, 2009-2013

Worth, Leon J., Spelman, Tim, Bull, Ann L., Brett, Judith A., Richards, Michael J.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Is the pulsed xenon ultraviolet light no-touch disinfection system effective on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the absence of manual cleaning?

Jinadatha, Chetan, Villamaria, Frank C., Restrepo, Marcos I., Ganachari-Mallappa, Nagaraja, Liao, I-Chia, Stock, Eileen M., Copeland, Laurel A., Zeber, John E.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Seasonal variation of respiratory pathogen colonization in asymptomatic health care professionals: A single-center, cross-sectional, 2-season observational study

Hassoun, Ali, Huff, Matthew D., Weisman, David, Chahal, Khushdeep, Asis, Esmeralda, Stalons, Don, Grigorenko, Elena, Green, Jessica, Malone, Leslie L., Clemmons, Scott, Lu, Stanley

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Ebola virus disease: What clinicians in the United States need to know

Fischer, William A., Uyeki, Timothy M., Tauxe, Robert V.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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english, 2015

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Persistent contamination on colonoscopes and gastroscopes detected by biologic cultures and rapid indicators despite reprocessing performed in accordance with guidelines

Ofstead, Cori L., Wetzler, Harry P., Doyle, Evan M., Rocco, Catherine K., Visrodia, Kavel H., Baron, Todd H., Tosh, Pritish K.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Comparing visual inspection, aerobic colony counts, and adenosine triphosphate bioluminescence assay for evaluating surface cleanliness at a medical center

Huang, Yu-Shan, Chen, Yee-Chun, Chen, Mei-Ling, Cheng, Aristine, Hung, I-Chen, Wang, Jann-Tay, Sheng, Wang-Huei, Chang, Shan-Chwen

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Identifying the psychological determinants of handwashing: Results from two cross-sectional questionnaire studies in Haiti and Ethiopia

Contzen, Nadja, Mosler, Hans-Joachim

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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A response to the article, “Comparison of Hand Hygiene Monitoring Using the My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene Method Versus a Wash in-Wash out Method”

Kelly, J. William, Blackhurst, Dawn, Steed, Connie, Diller, Thomas

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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english, 2015

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A multifaceted prevention program to reduce infection after cesarean section: Interventions assessed using an intensive postdischarge surveillance system

Ng, Wil, Brown, Adrian, Alexander, Doreen, Ho, Man Fan, Kerr, Bonnie, Amato, Michelle, Katz, Kevin

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Microorganisms and complaints in outpatients with a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy catheter

de Vries, Tjalling, de Ruiter, Annieke, Westendorp, Audrey, van Zeijl, Jan

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Diabetes mellitus is associated with increased risk of surgical site infections: A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies

Zhang, Yu, Zheng, Qiu-Jian, Wang, Sheng, Zeng, Shi-Xing, Zhang, You-Ping, Bai, Xue-Jiao, Hou, Tie-Ying

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Inclusion of social media-based strategies in a health care worker influenza immunization campaign

Venci, Diana P., Slain, Douglas, Elswick, Betsy M., Sarwari, Arif R., Ross, Ashley L., Smithmyer, Ann, Hare, Justin T., Briggs, Frank

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Status of the infection control program in a Nigerian tertiary hospital before and after implementation of an improvement plan

Ogoina, Dimie, Selekere, Tamaradobra, Oyeyemi, Sunday Abisoye, Olomo, Wisdom Tudou, Oladapo, Toyosi, Kunle-Olowu, Onyaye

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Response to the Letter to the Editor regarding Comparison of hand hygiene monitoring using the My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene method versus the Wash In-Wash Out method

Sunkesula, Venkata C.K., Kundrapu, Sirisha, Donskey, Curtis J.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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The Ebola transmission paradox

Klompas, Michael, Yokoe, Deborah S.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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AHRQ's Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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english, 2015

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Importance of asymptomatic shedding of Clostridium difficile in environmental contamination of a neonatal intensive care unit

Faden, Howard S., Dryja, Diane

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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english, 2015

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Estimating central line–associated bloodstream infection incidence rates by sampling of denominator data: A prospective, multicenter evaluation

Thompson, Nicola D., Edwards, Jonathan R., Bamberg, Wendy, Beldavs, Zintars G., Dumyati, Ghinwa, Godine, Deborah, Maloney, Meghan, Kainer, Marion, Ray, Susan, Thompson, Deborah, Wilson, Lucy, Magill,

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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english, 2015

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Building-level analyses to prospectively detect influenza outbreaks in long-term care facilities: New York City, 2013-2014

Levin-Rector, Alison, Nivin, Beth, Yeung, Alice, Fine, Annie D., Greene, Sharon K.

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens in a specialized care service in Brazil

Khalil, Sara da Silva, Khalil, Omar Arafat Kdudsi, Lopes-Júnior, Luís Carlos, Cabral, Danielle Bezerra, Bomfim, Emiliana de Omena, Landucci, Luís Fernando, Santos, Maria de Lourdes Sperli Geraldes

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Investigating the failure of repeated standard cleaning and disinfection of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa–infected pancreatic and biliary endoscope

Qiu, Lijun, Zhou, Zhihui, Liu, Qifang, Ni, Yuhua, Zhao, Feng, Cheng, Hao

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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An automated hand hygiene training system improves hand hygiene technique but not compliance

Kwok, Yen Lee Angela, Callard, Michelle, McLaws, Mary-Louise

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American Journal of Infection Control

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2015

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english

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Volume 43; Issue 8

American Journal of Infection Control

Optimizing diagnostic testing for Clostridium difficile: The perceptions of physicians and nurses on when to order testing for C difficile

Risk factors for extensive drug-resistance and mortality in geriatric inpatients with bacteremia caused by Acinetobacter baumannii

Stickers used for the identification of intravenous lines could be a portal of entry of microorganisms through the catheter: Results from a clinical study

Blood culture contamination rate in an intensive care setting: Effectiveness of an education-based intervention

Norovirus prevention and the prevalence of asymptomatic norovirus infection in kindergartens and primary schools in Changzhou, China: Status of the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and requirements

Reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in a neuro–spine intensive care unit

Modeling and forecasting Acinetobacter baumannii resistance to set appropriate use of cefoperazone-sulbactam: Results from trend analysis of antimicrobial consumption and development of resistance in a tertiary care hospital

Effectiveness of facemasks for pediatric populations against submicron-sized aerosols

Central line-associated bloodstream infections in Australian intensive care units: Time-trends in infection rates, etiology, and antimicrobial resistance using a comprehensive Victorian surveillance program, 2009-2013

Is the pulsed xenon ultraviolet light no-touch disinfection system effective on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the absence of manual cleaning?

Seasonal variation of respiratory pathogen colonization in asymptomatic health care professionals: A single-center, cross-sectional, 2-season observational study

Ebola virus disease: What clinicians in the United States need to know

Persistent contamination on colonoscopes and gastroscopes detected by biologic cultures and rapid indicators despite reprocessing performed in accordance with guidelines

Comparing visual inspection, aerobic colony counts, and adenosine triphosphate bioluminescence assay for evaluating surface cleanliness at a medical center

Identifying the psychological determinants of handwashing: Results from two cross-sectional questionnaire studies in Haiti and Ethiopia

A response to the article, “Comparison of Hand Hygiene Monitoring Using the My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene Method Versus a Wash in-Wash out Method”

A multifaceted prevention program to reduce infection after cesarean section: Interventions assessed using an intensive postdischarge surveillance system

Microorganisms and complaints in outpatients with a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy catheter

Diabetes mellitus is associated with increased risk of surgical site infections: A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies

Inclusion of social media-based strategies in a health care worker influenza immunization campaign

Status of the infection control program in a Nigerian tertiary hospital before and after implementation of an improvement plan

Response to the Letter to the Editor regarding Comparison of hand hygiene monitoring using the My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene method versus the Wash In-Wash Out method

The Ebola transmission paradox

AHRQ's Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery

Importance of asymptomatic shedding of Clostridium difficile in environmental contamination of a neonatal intensive care unit

Estimating central line–associated bloodstream infection incidence rates by sampling of denominator data: A prospective, multicenter evaluation

Building-level analyses to prospectively detect influenza outbreaks in long-term care facilities: New York City, 2013-2014

Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens in a specialized care service in Brazil

Investigating the failure of repeated standard cleaning and disinfection of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa–infected pancreatic and biliary endoscope

An automated hand hygiene training system improves hand hygiene technique but not compliance

Information for Authors

Table of Contents

Information for Readers

Editorial Board

APIC Masthead