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This review describes Semmelweis' achievement 150 years ago. User acceptability of hand disinfectants has been improved, but Semmelweis' observation that handwashing, in contrast to hygienic hand disinfection, is not always sufficiently effective, is not yet generally acknowledged, and the compliance of medical personnel to the rules of hand hygiene still remains an educational problem to be solved. Curr Opin Infect Dis 11:457–460. 1998 Lippincott-Raven Publishers

ISSN:0951-7375    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

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Intravascular catheter-related infections remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality despite clear guidelines on insertion and care, which should aid in their prevention. New approaches in the diagnosis of these infections, which do not require removal of the catheter, and novel technologies, including the application of antimicrobial agents to the catheter, have demonstrated some degree of success in prevention. Curr Opin Infect Dis 11:461–464. 1998 Lippincott-Raven Publishers

ISSN:0951-7375    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

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Surgical site infections are common and many are preventable. It is critical to understand the factors that influence these infections in order to create appropriate strategies to reduce this risk. Recent developments in this area and recommendations are presented. Curr Opin Infect Dis 11:465–469. 1998 Lippincott-Raven Publishers

ISSN:0951-7375    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

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Recent data have suggested an extension of the use of nasal mupirocin into the area of infection prevention in cardiac surgery. Randomized placebo-controlled studies of preoperative mupirocin are now required to confirm these results. Two randomized controlled studies of either antiseptics or antibiotics impregnated or coating central catheters have shown advantages in terms of preventing infection compared with placebo. The role played by chlorhexidine-coated peripheral catheters is less clear. Curr Opin Infect Dis 11:471–473. 1998 Lippincott-Raven Publishers

ISSN:0951-7375    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

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Much of the recent research related to occupational infections in healthcare workers has focused on the evaluation of the effectiveness of preventive measures, the cost-effectiveness of such measures, and alternative approaches to preventing common occupational infections. This article reviews recent information on healthcare workers about occupationally acquired diseases and considers the risks from unusual or re-emerging pathogens. Among recent advances of note are effective post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV, approaches to achieving immunity to hepatitis B in vaccine non-responders, better diagnostic tests for hepatitis C and improved equipment for preventing blood exposure and tuberculosis. Curr Opin Infect Dis 11:475–482. 1998 Lippincott-Raven Publishers

ISSN:0951-7375    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0951-7375    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0951-7375    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0951-7375    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID