JSTOR: Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, Vol. 30, No. 9, September 2009

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Vol. 30, No. 9, September 2009

Published by: The University of Chicago Press on behalf of The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America

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Original Articles
1. Intervention with an Infection Control Bundle to Reduce Transmission of Influenza‐Like Illnesses in a Thai Preschool • Intervention with an Infection Control Bundle to Reduce Transmission of Influenza‐Like Illnesses in a Thai Preschool • (pp. 817-822)
  Anucha Apisarnthanarak , MD, Piyaporn Apisarnthanarak , MD, Boonsri Cheevakumjorn , PhD, Linda M. Mundy , MD
  DOI: 10.1086/599773
  Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/599773
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2. Closed‐Hub Systems with Protected Connections and the Reduction of Risk of Catheter‐Related Bloodstream Infection in Pediatric Patients Receiving Intravenous Prostanoid Therapy for Pulmonary Hypertension • Closed‐Hub Systems with Protected Connections and the Reduction of Risk of Catheter‐Related Bloodstream Infection in Pediatric Patients Receiving Intravenous Prostanoid Therapy for Pulmonary Hypertension • (pp. 823-829)
  D. Dunbar Ivy , MD, Michelle Calderbank , RN, BSN, Brandie D. Wagner , PhD, Susan Dolan , RN, MS, CIC, Ann‐Christine Nyquist , MD, MSPH, Michael Wade , PhD, William M. Nickels, Aimee K. Doran , MS, RN, CPNP
  DOI: 10.1086/605320
  Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/605320
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3. Patients’ Beliefs and Perceptions of Their Participation to Increase Healthcare Worker Compliance with Hand Hygiene • Patients’ Beliefs and Perceptions of Their Participation to Increase Healthcare Worker Compliance with Hand Hygiene • (pp. 830-839)
  Yves Longtin , MD, Hugo Sax , MD, Benedetta Allegranzi , MD, Stéphane Hugonnet , MD, Didier Pittet , MD, MS
  DOI: 10.1086/599118
  Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/599118
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4. Contaminated Product Water as the Source of Phialemonium curvatum Bloodstream Infection among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis • Contaminated Product Water as the Source of Phialemonium curvatum Bloodstream Infection among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis • (pp. 840-847)
  Carol Y. Rao , ScD, Constance Pachucki , MD, Salvatore Cali , MPH, Mangai Santhiraj , MPH, Kathi L. K. Krankoski , BS, Judith A. Noble‐Wang , PhD, David Leehey , MD, Subhash Popli , MD, Mary E. Brandt , PhD, Mark D. Lindsley , ScD, Scott K. Fridkin , MD, Matthew J. Arduino , DrPH
  DOI: 10.1086/605324
  Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/605324
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5. Pseudo‐Outbreak of “Mycobacterium paraffinicum” Infection and/or Colonization in a Tertiary Care Medical Center • Pseudo‐Outbreak of “Mycobacterium paraffinicum” Infection and/or Colonization in a Tertiary Care Medical Center • (pp. 848-853)
  Shu‐Hua Wang , MD, MPH&TM, Preeti Pancholi , PhD, Kurt Stevenson , MD, MPH, Mitchell A. Yakrus , MS, MPH, W. Ray Butler , MS, Larry S. Schlesinger , MD, Julie E. Mangino , MD
  DOI: 10.1086/599071
  Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/599071
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6. Active Surveillance for Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit • Active Surveillance for Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit • (pp. 854-860)
  Vanessa Sarda , MD, Anne Molloy , MSN, CIC, Shirahi Kadkol , MD, PhD, HCLD, FCAP, FASCP, William M. Janda , PhD, Ronald Hershow , MD, Marcella McGuinn , MD
  DOI: 10.1086/605321
  Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/605321
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7. Relationship between the Prevalence of Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infection and Indicators of Nosocomial Infection Control Measures: A Population‐Based Study in French Hospitals • Relationship between the Prevalence of Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infection and Indicators of Nosocomial Infection Control Measures: A Population‐Based Study in French Hospitals • (pp. 861-869)
  Leslie Grammatico‐Guillon , MD, Jean‐Michel Thiolet , MD, Pascale Bernillon , PhD, Bruno Coignard , MD, Babak Khoshnood , MD, PhD, Jean‐Claude Desenclos , MD, PhD
  DOI: 10.1086/599774
  Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/599774
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8. Use of a T Cell Interferon‐γ Release Assay to Evaluate Tuberculosis Risk in Newly Qualified Physicians in Singapore Healthcare Institutions • Use of a T Cell Interferon‐γ Release Assay to Evaluate Tuberculosis Risk in Newly Qualified Physicians in Singapore Healthcare Institutions • (pp. 870-875)
  C. B. E. Chee , MBBS, FRCP, L. K. Y. Lim , BSc, T. M. Barkham , MBBS, MRC Path, D. R. Koh , MBBS, FRCP, S. O. Lam , RN, L. Shen , PhD, Y. T. Wang , MBBS, FRCP
  DOI: 10.1086/599284
  Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/599284
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9. Screening for Tuberculosis Infection in Spanish Healthcare Workers: Comparison of the QuantiFERON‐TB Gold In‐Tube Test with the Tuberculin Skin Test • Screening for Tuberculosis Infection in Spanish Healthcare Workers: Comparison of the QuantiFERON‐TB Gold In‐Tube Test with the Tuberculin Skin Test • (pp. 876-883)
  Eva Elisa Álvarez‐León , MD, PhD, Elizabeth Espinosa‐Vega , MD, Évora Santana‐Rodríguez , PhD, Jesús M. Molina‐Cabrillana , MD, PhD, Jose Luis Pérez‐Arellano , MD, PhD, Jose Antonio Caminero , MD, PhD, Pedro Serrano‐Aguilar MD, PhD
  DOI: 10.1086/598519
  Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/598519
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10. Risk Factors for Spinal Surgical Site Infection, Houston, Texas • Risk Factors for Spinal Surgical Site Infection, Houston, Texas • (pp. 884-889)
  Kelley M. Boston , MPH, Sarah Baraniuk , PhD, Shana O’Heron , MPH, Kristy O. Murray , DVM, PhD
  DOI: 10.1086/605323
  Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/605323
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Concise Communications
1. Pseudo‐Outbreak of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Due to Cross‐Reactivity of Surfactant and a Rapid Immunoassay • Pseudo‐Outbreak of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Due to Cross‐Reactivity of Surfactant and a Rapid Immunoassay • (pp. 890-892)
  Dawn Terashita Gastelum , MD, MPH, Ashley Peterson , MPH, Laurene Mascola , MD, MPH, David Dassey , MD, MPH, Elizabeth Camargo , BA, CIC
  DOI: 10.1086/605545
  Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/605545
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2. Rotavirus Infection in Neonates at a University Hospital in Korea • Rotavirus Infection in Neonates at a University Hospital in Korea • (pp. 893-895)
  Chang‐Ryul Kim , MD, Jae Won Oh , MD, Myung Kul Yum , MD, Jung Han Lee , MD, Jung Oak Kang , MD
  DOI: 10.1086/599285
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3. Adherence to Self‐Quarantine Recommendations during an Outbreak of Norovirus Infection • Adherence to Self‐Quarantine Recommendations during an Outbreak of Norovirus Infection • (pp. 896-899)
  Supriya Rao , MD, Nicole Scattolini de Gier , MSc, L. Brett Caram , MD, Joyce Frederick , MSN, CIC, Mary Moorefield , RN, Christopher W. Woods , MD, MPH
  DOI: 10.1086/598346
  Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/598346
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4. Hepatitis C Virus Transmission in Hemodialysis Units: Importance of Infection Control Practices and Aseptic Technique • Hepatitis C Virus Transmission in Hemodialysis Units: Importance of Infection Control Practices and Aseptic Technique • (pp. 900-903)
  Nicola D. Thompson , PhD, Ryan T. Novak , PhD, Deblina Datta , MD, Susanne Cotter , MBBS, Matthew J. Arduino , DRPH, Priti R. Patel , MD, Ian T. Williams , PhD, Stephanie R. Bialek , MD
  DOI: 10.1086/605472
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5. Evaluation of Patients’ Mask Use after the Implementation of Cough Etiquette in the Emergency Department • Evaluation of Patients’ Mask Use after the Implementation of Cough Etiquette in the Emergency Department • (pp. 904-908)
  Yves Longtin , MD, Christophe Akakpo , RN, Olivier T. Rutschmann , MD, MPH, Didier Pittet , MD, MS, Hugo Sax , MD
  DOI: 10.1086/605471
  Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/605471
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6. Control of Healthcare‐Associated Staphylococcus aureus: Survey of Practices in North Carolina Hospitals • Control of Healthcare‐Associated Staphylococcus aureus: Survey of Practices in North Carolina Hospitals • (pp. 909-911)
  David J. Weber , MD, MPH, Karen K. Hoffmann , RN, MPH, William A. Rutala , PhD, MPH, Deborah G. Pyatt , BA
  DOI: 10.1086/599772
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7. Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization of House Officers • Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization of House Officers • (pp. 912-914)
  Anna A. Barbosa , MD, MPH, Kim Chapin , MD, Leonard A. Mermel , DO, ScM
  DOI: 10.1086/599775
  Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/599775
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8. Routine Replacement versus Clinical Monitoring of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters in a Regional Hospital in the Home Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial • Routine Replacement versus Clinical Monitoring of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters in a Regional Hospital in the Home Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial • (pp. 915-917)
  Patricia Van Donk , NP, GradDip(AdvClinPrac), MN, Claire M. Rickard , BN, GradDip(CritCare), PhD, Matthew R. McGrail , BSc, GradDip(IT), PhD, Glenn Doolan , BAppSc(AdvNurs), MNA
  DOI: 10.1086/599776
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Research Brief
1. Colonization with Multiple Staphylococcus aureus Strains among Patients in European Intensive Care Units • Colonization with Multiple Staphylococcus aureus Strains among Patients in European Intensive Care Units • (pp. 918-920)
  A. L. A. Bloemendaal , MD, A. C. Fluit , PhD, W. T. M. Jansen , PhD, M. R. Vriens , MD, PhD, T. Ferry , MD, PhD, J. M. Amorim , MD, A. Pascual , MD, PhD, S. Stefani , MD, PhD, J. Papaparaskevas , MD, PhD, I. H. M. Borel Rinkes , MD, PhD, J. Verhoef , MD, PhD
  DOI: 10.1086/605640
  Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/605640
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Letters to the Editor
1. An Evaluation of Compliance with an Antibiotic Policy in Surgical Wards at a General Teaching Hospital in Northern Ireland • An Evaluation of Compliance with an Antibiotic Policy in Surgical Wards at a General Teaching Hospital in Northern Ireland • (pp. 921-922)
  Mamoon A. Aldeyab , PhD, Salah M. Elshibly , MD, PhD, James C. McElnay , PhD, Elizabeth Davies , MB BCh BAO, FRCPath, Michael G. Scott , PhD, Fidelma A. Magee , BSc, Paul Leyden , MB, BCh, FFARCS(I), Mary P. Kearney , MB BCh BAO, FRCPath
  DOI: 10.1086/599308
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2. Outbreak of Chemical Meningitis Following Spinal Anesthesia Caused by Chemically Related Bupivacaine • Outbreak of Chemical Meningitis Following Spinal Anesthesia Caused by Chemically Related Bupivacaine • (pp. 922-924)
  Marcelo Cordeiro dos Santos , MD, MSc, Bernardino Claudio de Albuquerque , MD, MSc, Rossicléia Lins Monte , MSc, Gilberto Gama Filho , MD, Maria das Graças Costa Alecrim , MD, PhD
  DOI: 10.1086/599358
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3. Asymptomatic Carriage of Clostridium difficile among HCWs: Do We Disregard the Doctor? • Asymptomatic Carriage of Clostridium difficile among HCWs: Do We Disregard the Doctor? • (pp. 924-925)
  E. van Nood , MD, K. van Dijk , MD, PhD, Z. Hegeman , MSc, P. Speelman , MD, PhD, C. E. Visser , MD, PhD
  DOI: 10.1086/605642
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4. Role of Biofilm in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Colonization and Infection • Role of Biofilm in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Colonization and Infection • (pp. 925-927)
  Joseph S. Cervia , MD, MBA, Girolamo A. Ortolano , PhD, Francis P. Canonica , PhD, Morven B. McAlister , PhD
  DOI: 10.1086/605643
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5. Screening for Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus • Screening for Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus • (pp. 927-928)
  Betsy McCaughey , PhD
  DOI: 10.1086/605679
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6. Is Double Gloving an Effective Barrier to Protect Surgeons against Blood Exposure Due to Needlestick Injury? • Is Double Gloving an Effective Barrier to Protect Surgeons against Blood Exposure Due to Needlestick Injury? • (pp. 928-929)
  Elisabeth Bouvet , MD, Gérard Pellissier , PhD, Dominique Abiteboul , MD, François L’Hériteau , MD, Group for the Prevention of Occupational Infections in Healthcare Workers
  DOI: 10.1086/599309
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7. Reply to Bouvet et al • Reply to Bouvet et al • (p. 929)
  Andreas Wittmann , PhD, Nenad Kralj , MD, MscD, Friedrich Hofmann , PhD, MD, MScD
  DOI: 10.1086/599771
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