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View article: Implementation of Staphylococcus aureus decolonization in cardiac surgery
Implementation of Staphylococcus aureus decolonization in cardiac surgery Open
Objective: Staphylococcus aureus (SA) screening and decolonization is a guideline-recommended treatment for the prevention of surgical site infections in cardiac surgery. This study aimed to formally assess the barriers and facilitators as…
View article: 1232. Incorporation of Theory to Develop and Implement a Multi-Faceted Antimicrobial Stewardship Intervention for Hospitalized Adults with Bacteriuria
1232. Incorporation of Theory to Develop and Implement a Multi-Faceted Antimicrobial Stewardship Intervention for Hospitalized Adults with Bacteriuria Open
Background Inappropriate treatment of bacteriuria is commonly reported. While evidence to support antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions has been published, few studies justify intervention components or incorporate theory into desi…
View article: Optimizing Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus Bloodstream Infections Following Rapid Molecular Diagnostic Testing and an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Intervention
Optimizing Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus Bloodstream Infections Following Rapid Molecular Diagnostic Testing and an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Intervention Open
Our research shows that time to optimal antibiotic treatment for serious bloodstream infections can be improved with rapid molecular sensitivity testing and feedback to prescribers. This can be implemented in laboratories without full micr…
View article: AMMI Canada Practice Point: Treatments for adults with COVID-19 in 2021–2022
AMMI Canada Practice Point: Treatments for adults with COVID-19 in 2021–2022 Open
Keywords: anti-coagulants, anti-inflammatory agents, coronavirus infections anti-viral agents, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, viral pneumoniaMots-clés : agents anti-inflammatoires, anticoagulants, agents antiviraux des infections à coronavirus, COV…
View article: <i>Mycobacterium fortuitum</i> pacemaker infection: A case report
<i>Mycobacterium fortuitum</i> pacemaker infection: A case report Open
BACKGROUND: Mycobacterium fortuitum is a rapidly growing mycobacterium, ubiquitous in soil and water, but it is an uncommon cause of infections in immunocompetent hosts. Cardiac device infections and bloodstream infections due to non-tuber…
View article: Successful Use of Kidneys from a Deceased Donor with Active Herpes Zoster Infection
Successful Use of Kidneys from a Deceased Donor with Active Herpes Zoster Infection Open
Background. The limited donor pool and increasing recipient wait list require a reevaluation of kidney organ suitability for transplantation. Use of higher infectious risk organs that were previously discarded may help improve access to tr…
View article: Suppressive valacyclovir therapy to reduce genital herpes transmission: Good public health policy?
Suppressive valacyclovir therapy to reduce genital herpes transmission: Good public health policy? Open
Genital herpes is a widespread sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex viruses (HSV). Suppressive valacyclovir therapy has been shown to significantly reduce HSV transmission. The benefits and costs of using val…
View article: A walk through the tall grass: A case of transaminitis, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia resulting from an emerging zoonotic infection in Nova Scotia
A walk through the tall grass: A case of transaminitis, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia resulting from an emerging zoonotic infection in Nova Scotia Open
Tick born zoonotic infections spread by Ixodes scapularis are on the rise in Canada. Tick-borne illnesses have a large constellation of symptoms associated with them which can often overlap and cloud diagnostic certainty. Human granulocyti…
View article: Leprosy in Nonimmigrant Canadian Man without Travel outside North America, 2014
Leprosy in Nonimmigrant Canadian Man without Travel outside North America, 2014 Open
In Canada, Hansen disease (leprosy) is rare and not considered in diagnoses for nonimmigrant patients. We report Mycobacterium leprae infection in a Canadian man whose sole travel was to Florida, USA. The M. leprae isolate was identified a…
View article: Developing Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Interventions Using Theoretical Domains Framework
Developing Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Interventions Using Theoretical Domains Framework Open
BACKGROUND: Surgical site infections are common causes of healthcare-associated infections. Using surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP) is a complex process that can reduce these rates if performed correctly. While antimicrobial steward…
View article: A case of tuberculous meningitis
A case of tuberculous meningitis Open
In Canada, meningitis is a rare manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Additionally, a microbiological diagnosis can be difficult because of low sensitivity of mycobacterial tests of cerebrospinal fluid specimens. The typic…