Ashlesha Sonpar
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View article: Real-life and in vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial effectiveness of a polycationic fabric coating
Real-life and in vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial effectiveness of a polycationic fabric coating Open
Polymer-coated fabric effectively lowered bacterial burden when recovery was performed by liquid extraction, while effectiveness could not be demonstrated when bacteria were recovered with swabs. Further investigations are required to expl…
View article: Multimodal strategies for the implementation of infection prevention and control interventions—update of a systematic review for the WHO guidelines on core components of infection prevention and control programmes at the facility level
Multimodal strategies for the implementation of infection prevention and control interventions—update of a systematic review for the WHO guidelines on core components of infection prevention and control programmes at the facility level Open
Most studies demonstrate a significant effect on HAI prevention and HH improvement after applying a multimodal strategy. However, the quality of evidence remains low to moderate, with few studies from low-income or middle-income countries.…
View article: Organizational readiness for change: A systematic review of the healthcare literature
Organizational readiness for change: A systematic review of the healthcare literature Open
Background Organizational readiness for change (ORC), referring to psychological and behavioral preparedness of organizational members for implementation, is often cited in healthcare implementation research. However, evidence about whethe…
View article: Randomized trial of the safety and efficacy of anti-SARS-CoV-2 mAb in the treatment of patients with nosocomial COVID-19 (CATCO-NOS)
Randomized trial of the safety and efficacy of anti-SARS-CoV-2 mAb in the treatment of patients with nosocomial COVID-19 (CATCO-NOS) Open
Background: Patients with nosocomial acquisition of COVID-19 have poor outcomes but have not been included in therapeutic trials to date. Methods: A pragmatic open-label randomized controlled trial of anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies …
View article: Immune-Based Therapy for Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 and Risk of Secondary Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Immune-Based Therapy for Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 and Risk of Secondary Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background Immune-based therapies are standard-of-care treatment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients requiring hospitalization. However, safety concerns related to the potential risk of secondary infections may limit their use…
View article: 1722. Histoplasmosis Acquired in Alberta, Canada, 2011–2018
1722. Histoplasmosis Acquired in Alberta, Canada, 2011–2018 Open
Background Histoplasmosis is a serious fungal infection caused by the geographically restricted, dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. In Canada, the geographic range of H. capsulatum is classically thought to be restricted to southern …
View article: Dual infection in pregnancy: Disseminated Mycoplasma hominis and necrotizing herpes simplex 2 hepatitis
Dual infection in pregnancy: Disseminated Mycoplasma hominis and necrotizing herpes simplex 2 hepatitis Open
Mycoplasma hominis is part of the genitourinary flora in sexually active people and can cause disseminated infection in immunocompromised patients. We describe a rare case of an immunocompetent pregnant woman with simultaneous necrotizing …