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Vol. 28, No. 5, May 2007
Published by: The University of Chicago Press on behalf of The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
Issue Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/522265
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  1. Original Articles
    1. Free Access
      Risk of Rabies Infection and Adverse Effects of Postexposure Prophylaxis in Healthcare Workers and Other Patient Contacts Exposed to a Rabies Virus–Infected Lung Transplant Recipient • (pp. 513-518)  Free Content
      Frauke Mattner , MD, Cornelia Henke‐Gendo , MD, Andreas Martens , MD, Christian Drosten , MD, Thomas F. Schulz , MD, Albert Heim , MD, Sebastian Suerbaum , MD, Sabine Kuhn , MD, Juliane Bruderek, Petra Gastmeier , MD, Martin Strueber , MD
      DOI: 10.1086/513614
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513614
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      Infectivity of Hepatitis C Virus in Plasma After Drying and Storing at Room Temperature • (pp. 519-524)  Free Content
      Saleem Kamili , PhD, Kris Krawczynski , MD, PhD, Karen McCaustland , BS, Xiaofang Li , MD, Miriam J. Alter , PhD
      DOI: 10.1086/513727
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513727
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      Assessment of Intervention Measures for the 2003 SARS Epidemic in Taiwan by Use of a Back‐Projection Method • (pp. 525-530)  Free Content
      Paul S. F. Yip , PhD, Y. H. Hsieh , PhD, Ying Xu , MPhil, K. F. Lam , PhD, C. C. King , PhD, H. L. Chang , MD
      DOI: 10.1086/516656
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/516656
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    4. Free Access
      Policies for Endotracheal Suctioning of Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials • (pp. 531-536)  Free Content
      B. S. Niël‐Weise , MD, R. L. M. M. Snoeren, P. J. van den Broek , MD, PhD
      DOI: 10.1086/513726
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513726
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      Two Nosocomial Pertussis Outbreaks and Their Associated Costs—King County, Washington, 2004 • (pp. 537-543)  Free Content
      Henry C. Baggett , MD, Jeffrey S. Duchin , MD, William Shelton , BS, Danielle M. Zerr , MD, Joan Heath , RN, Ismael R. Ortega‐Sanchez , PhD, Tejpratap Tiwari , MD
      DOI: 10.1086/513497
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513497
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      Circumstances of Patient Falls and Injuries In 9 Hospitals In a Midwestern Healthcare System • (pp. 544-550)  Free Content
      Melissa J. Krauss , MPH, Sheila L. Nguyen , MPH, Wm. Claiborne Dunagan , MD, Stanley Birge , MD, Eileen Costantinou , MSN, RN, Shirley Johnson , RN, MS, MBA, Barbara Caleca , RN, Victoria J. Fraser , MD
      DOI: 10.1086/513725
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513725
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      Evaluation of Antimicrobial Therapy Orders Circumventing an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program: Investigating the Strategy of “Stealth Dosing” • (pp. 551-556)  Free Content
      Lori Ann LaRosa , PharmD, Neil O. Fishman , MD, Ebbing Lautenbach , MD, MPH, MSCE, Ross J. Koppel , PhD, Knashawn H. Morales , ScD, Darren R. Linkin , MD, MSCE
      DOI: 10.1086/513535
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513535
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      Associations Between Surgical Site Infection Risk and Hospital Operation Volume and Surgeon Operation Volume Among Hospitals in the Dutch Nosocomial Infection Surveillance Network • (pp. 557-563)  Free Content
      Jan Muilwijk , MD, Susan van den Hof , PhD, Jan C. Wille
      DOI: 10.1086/513613
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513613
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      Immunity Against Infectious Diseases: Predictive Value of Self‐Reported History of Vaccination and Disease • (pp. 564-569)  Free Content
      Andrea Trevisan , MD, Clara Frasson , SA, Marta Morandin , SA, Michela Beggio , MD, Alberto Bruno , MD, Elisabetta Davanzo , MD, Livio Di Marco , MD, Livio Simioni , MD, Guglielmo Amato , MD
      DOI: 10.1086/516657
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/516657
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      Prospective Observational Study of Candidemia in São Paulo, Brazil: Incidence Rate, Epidemiology, and Predictors of Mortality • (pp. 570-576)  Free Content
      Arnaldo L. Colombo , MD, PhD, Thaís Guimarães , MD, Ligia R. B. F. Silva , MD, Leila Paula de Almeida Monfardini , MC, Anna Karenine B. Cunha , MD, Patrícia Rady , MD, Thelma Alves , MC, Robert C. Rosas , MD, PhD
      DOI: 10.1086/513615
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513615
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      Effect of a Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on the Risk of Postextraction Bacteremia • (pp. 577-582)  Free Content
      I. Tomás , DDS, PhD, M. Álvarez , MD, PhD, J. Limeres , DDS, M. Tomás , MD, J. Medina , MD, PhD, J. L. Otero , CStat, PhD, P. Diz , MD, PhD
      DOI: 10.1086/516663
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/516663
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      Reduction in Surgical Site Infections in Neurosurgical Patients Associated With a Bedside Hand Hygiene Program in Vietnam • (pp. 583-588)  Free Content
      Le Thi Anh Thu , MD, PhD, Michael J. Dibley , MBBS, MPH, Vo Van Nho , MD, PhD, Lennox Archibald , MBBS, MD, FRCP, DTM&H, William R. Jarvis , MD, Annette H. Sohn , MD
      DOI: 10.1086/516661
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/516661
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  2. Readers' Forum
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      Political Versus Epidemiological Correctness • (pp. 589-593)  Free Content
      Barry M. Farr , MD, MSc
      DOI: 10.1086/515710
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/515710
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  3. Readers' Forum: Response
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      Politically Incorrect: Legislation Must Not Mandate Specific Healthcare Epidemiology and Infection Prevention and Control Practices • (pp. 594-595)  Free Content
      Victoria Fraser , MD, Denise Murphy , RN, MPH, CIC, P. J. Brennan , MD, Janet Frain , RN, CIC, CPHQ, CPHRM, Kathleen Meehan Arias , MS, MT, SM, CIC, Trish M. Perl , MD, MSc, Boards of Directors of APIC and SHEA
      DOI: 10.1086/518681
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/518681
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  4. Concise Communications
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      Efficacy of a Silicone Urinary Catheter Impregnated with Chlorhexidine and Triclosan Against Colonization With Proteus mirabilis and Other Uropathogens • (pp. 596-598)  Free Content
      Trupti A. Gaonkar , PhD, Lauserpina Caraos , BS, Shanta Modak , PhD
      DOI: 10.1086/513449
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513449
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      Central Venous Catheter–Related Streptomyces Septic Thrombosis • (pp. 599-601)  Free Content
      Ghazi Ghanem , MD, Javier Adachi , MD, Xiang‐Yang Han , MD, Issam Raad , MD
      DOI: 10.1086/513619
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513619
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      Device‐Associated Nosocomial Infection Rates in Intensive Care Units in Greece • (pp. 602-605)  Free Content
      Sofia Dima , MD, Evangelos I. Kritsotakis , MSc, Maria Roumbelaki , RN, Simeon Metalidis , MD, PhD, Andreas Karabinis , MD, PhD, Nina Maguina , MD, PhD, Fyllis Klouva , MD, PhD, Stamatina Levidiotou , MD, PhD, Epaminondas Zakynthinos , MD, PhD, John Kioumis , MD, PhD, Achilleas Gikas , MD, PhD
      DOI: 10.1086/513618
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513618
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      Healthcare Costs Associated with Hemodialysis Catheter–Related Infections: A Single‐Center Experience • (pp. 606-609)  Free Content
      Venkataraman Ramanathan , MD, Edwin J. Chiu , MD, Jim T. Thomas , MHA, Ahmad Khan , MD, George M. Dolson , MD, Rabih O. Darouiche , MD
      DOI: 10.1086/513617
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513617
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    5. Free Access
      Incidence of Catheter‐Related Bloodstream Infection Among Patients With a Needleless, Mechanical Valve–Based Intravenous Connector in an Australian Hematology‐Oncology Unit • (pp. 610-613)  Free Content
      Kathryn Field , MBBS, Caroline McFarlane , MBBS, Allen C. Cheng , PhD, Andrew J. Hughes , FRACP, Elly Jacobs , MNurs, Kaylene Styles , RN, Jillian Low , RN, Peter Stow , FJFICM, Philip Campbell , FRACP, Eugene Athan , FRACP
      DOI: 10.1086/516660
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/516660
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      Streptococcal Meningitis Following Myelogram Procedures • (pp. 614-617)  Free Content
      Jennifer Hsu , MD, Bette Jensen , MMSc, Matthew Arduino , PhD, Toni Bergeron , RN, Teresa Fox , RN, Greg Gum , MD, Vera Pischke , RN, David Potts , MD, John Townes , MD, Arjun Srinivasan , MD
      DOI: 10.1086/513496
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513496
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      Hospital “Self‐Prophylaxis”: Strategies for Efficient Protection of the Workforce in the Face of Infectious Disease Threats • (pp. 618-621)  Free Content
      Wei Xiong , PhD, Eric Hollingsworth , BS, Jack Muckstadt , PhD, Jaclyn Van Lieu Vorenkamp , MD, MPH, Eliot J. Lazar , MD, MBA, Nicholas V. Cagliuso, Sr. , MPH, Nathaniel Hupert , MD, MPH
      DOI: 10.1086/516659
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/516659
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      Quality of Hand Hygiene in a Pediatric Hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil • (pp. 622-624)  Free Content
      C. B. Hofer , MD, PhD, T. F. Abreu , MD, PhD, E. G. Silva , RN, C. A. Sepúlveda , MD, F. A. Gibara , MD, N. R. L. Lopes , MD, A. F. Mota , MD, S. A. Barreiro , MD, L. M. Santos , MD, E. N. Souza , MD, A. C. C. Frota , MD, MSc
      DOI: 10.1086/513534
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513534
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      A Neonatal Specialist With Recurrent Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Carriage Implicated in the Transmission of MRSA to Newborns • (pp. 625-628)  Free Content
      M. Méan , MD, M. R. Mallaret , MD, P. Andrini , MD, C. Recule , MD, T. Debillon , PhD, P. Pavese , MD, J. Croizé , MD
      DOI: 10.1086/513616
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513616
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      Incidence of Parenterally Transmitted Acute Viral Hepatitis Among Healthcare Workers in Italy • (pp. 629-632)  Free Content
      Maria Elena Tosti , StatSc, Andrea Mariano , MD, Enea Spada , MD, Renato Pizzuti , MD, Giovanni Gallo , MD, Pietro Ragni , MD, Carla Zotti , MD, Pierluigi Lopalco , MD, Filippo Curtale , MD, Grazia Graziani , MD, Alfonso Mele , MD, Tommaso Stroffolini , MD, Sistema Epidemiologico Integrato dell’Epatite Virale Acuta (SEIEVA) Collaborating Group
      DOI: 10.1086/513728
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513728
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      Conversion of Prevalence Survey Data on Nosocomial Infections to Incidence Estimates: A Simplified Tool for Surveillance? • (pp. 633-636)  Free Content
      Philippe Berthelot , MD, MPH, PhD, Maud Garnier, Pascal Fascia , MD, Stéphane Guyomarch , MD, Richard Jospé , MD, Frédéric Lucht , MD, Fabrice Zéni , MD, PhD, Christian Auboyer , MD, Bruno Pozzetto , MD, PhD
      DOI: 10.1086/513536
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513536
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      Pseudo‐outbreak of Acinetobacter lwoffii Infection in a Tertiary Care Center in Thailand • (pp. 637-639)  Free Content
      Anucha Apisarnthanarak , MD, Pattarachai Kiratisin , MD, PhD, Kanokporn Thongphubeth , RN, Chananart Yuakyen , RN, Linda M. Mundy , MD
      DOI: 10.1086/513620
      Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/513620
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