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View article: First nationwide point-prevalence survey on healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic use in long-term care facilities, Switzerland, September 2024
First nationwide point-prevalence survey on healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic use in long-term care facilities, Switzerland, September 2024 Open
INTRODUCTION Data for healthcare-associated infections (HAI) and antibiotic use in long-term care facilities (LTCF) in Switzerland are lacking but are necessary to take actions. AIM We aimed to estimate HAI prevalence and antibiotic use an…
View article: Tabes dorsalis: a rare presentation of neurosyphilis in Western Europe
Tabes dorsalis: a rare presentation of neurosyphilis in Western Europe Open
We present a case of tabes dorsalis with delayed diagnosis in a carpenter who presented with a VIth cranial nerve palsy, decreased deep tendon reflexes, reduced sense of vibration and an unsteady gait. After deterioration of symptoms with …
View article: Effective infection prevention and control measures in long-term care facilities in non-outbreak and outbreak settings: a systematic literature review
Effective infection prevention and control measures in long-term care facilities in non-outbreak and outbreak settings: a systematic literature review Open
Background Healthcare-associated infections in long-term care are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. While infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines are well-defined in the acute care setting, evidence of effectiv…
View article: Effect of Single High Dose Vitamin D Substitution in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients with Vitamin D Deficiency on Length of Hospital Stay
Effect of Single High Dose Vitamin D Substitution in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients with Vitamin D Deficiency on Length of Hospital Stay Open
Vitamin D and its role in the coronavirus-19 disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been controversially discussed, with inconclusive evidence about vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) supplementation in COVID-19 patients. Vitamin D metabolites play an …
View article: Antibiotic treatment durations for common infectious diseases in Switzerland: comparison between real-life and local and international guideline recommendations
Antibiotic treatment durations for common infectious diseases in Switzerland: comparison between real-life and local and international guideline recommendations Open
DAT exceeded recommendations in a significant proportion of patients with mostly community-acquired infections.