This article presents a detailed study on intestinal colonization by Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) conducted by the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, aiming to gain an understanding of the molecular epidemiology and risks contributing to subsequent infection. The research studiously tracked patients identified as CRE-positive through active rectal-swab screening from August 2023 to August…
When experiencing measles outbreaks in hospitals, the implementation of a 1-hour exposure window as opposed to the currently accepted 2-hour exposure window can adequately protect against secondary infections while simultaneously reducing pressure on healthcare personnel. This novel approach was testified by Wendy Berg, BSN, RN, CIC, the infection prevention manager at Children's Minnesota during the…