Published in Am J Infect Control on January 31, 2010
Hospital cleaning in the 21st century. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis (2011) 1.11
A randomized controlled trial of enhanced cleaning to reduce contamination of healthcare worker gowns and gloves with multidrug-resistant bacteria. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol (2013) 0.87
Removal and transfer of viruses on food contact surfaces by cleaning cloths. Appl Environ Microbiol (2012) 0.82
Antimicrobial efficacy of a novel eucalyptus oil, chlorhexidine digluconate and isopropyl alcohol biocide formulation. Int J Mol Sci (2012) 0.81
Wipes coated with a singlet-oxygen-producing photosensitizer are effective against human influenza virus but not against norovirus. Appl Environ Microbiol (2014) 0.75
Transfer and Decontamination of S. aureus in Transmission Routes Regarding Hands and Contact Surfaces. PLoS One (2016) 0.75
Clinical impact of antimicrobial resistance in European hospitals: excess mortality and length of hospital stay related to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections. Antimicrob Agents Chemother (2011) 1.89
Replanting the inferior mesentery artery during infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair: influence on postoperative colon ischemia. J Vasc Surg (2006) 1.64
Gender differences in clinical presentation and surgical outcome of aortic stenosis. Heart (2010) 1.50
Systemic pressure does not directly affect pressure gradient and valve area estimates in aortic stenosis in vitro. Eur Heart J (2008) 1.49
Prophylaxis of ophthalmia neonatorum--a nationwide survey of the current practice in Austria. Wien Klin Wochenschr (2002) 1.48
Impact of tricuspid regurgitation on survival in patients with chronic heart failure: unexpected findings of a long-term observational study. Eur Heart J (2013) 1.46
Verification of false-positive blood culture results generated by the BACTEC 9000 series by eubacterial 16S rDNA and panfungal 18S rDNA directed polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis (2004) 1.44
Prevalence of patients continuing to smoke after vascular interventions. Wien Klin Wochenschr (2006) 1.43
To bathe or not to bathe with chlorhexidine gluconate: is it time to take a stand for preadmission bathing and cleansing? AORN J (2015) 1.39
Performance of a new chromogenic oxacillin resistance screen medium (Oxoid) in the detection and presumptive identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis (2002) 1.20
Ochrobactrum anthropi bloodstream infection complicating hemodialysis. Am J Kidney Dis (2002) 1.19
Successful treatment of disseminated Acanthamoeba sp. infection with miltefosine. Emerg Infect Dis (2008) 1.17
Purge- and intensive-purge decontamination of dental units contaminated with biofilm. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2012) 1.17
Leprosy affects facial nerves in a scattered distribution from the main trunk to all peripheral branches and neurolysis improves muscle function of the face. Am J Trop Med Hyg (2003) 1.16
How nutritional risk is assessed and managed in European hospitals: a survey of 21,007 patients findings from the 2007-2008 cross-sectional nutritionDay survey. Clin Nutr (2010) 1.15
Incidence of microperforation for surgical gloves depends on duration of wear. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol (2009) 1.12
Concentration of bacteria passing through puncture holes in surgical gloves. Am J Infect Control (2009) 1.11
Quantity of ethanol absorption after excessive hand disinfection using three commercially available hand rubs is minimal and below toxic levels for humans. BMC Infect Dis (2007) 1.09
On the applicability of secondary dentin formation to radiological age estimation in young adults. J Forensic Sci (2007) 1.08
Incidence and clinical implication of nosocomial infections associated with implantable biomaterials - catheters, ventilator-associated pneumonia, urinary tract infections. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2011) 1.06
Triclosan-coated sutures for the reduction of sternal wound infections: economic considerations. Ann Thorac Surg (2007) 1.06
Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis caused by Acanthamoeba amoebae of genotype T2 in a human immunodeficiency virus-negative patient. J Clin Microbiol (2007) 1.06
Effectiveness of averaging strategies to reduce variance in retinal nerve fibre layer thickness measurements using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol (2013) 1.04
Bacterial migration through punctured surgical gloves under real surgical conditions. BMC Infect Dis (2010) 1.02
Detection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in serum specimens from patients with mycoplasma pneumonia by PCR. Int J Med Microbiol (2005) 1.02
Reliability of nested PCR for detection of Chlamydia pneumoniae DNA in atheromas: results from a multicenter study applying standardized protocols. J Clin Microbiol (2002) 1.00
Impact of different-sized laminar air flow versus no laminar air flow on bacterial counts in the operating room during orthopedic surgery. Am J Infect Control (2011) 0.99
Point prevalence and risk factors of hospital acquired infections in a cluster of university-affiliated hospitals in Shiraz, Iran. J Infect Public Health (2012) 0.99
Antibacterial activity of positive and negative polarity low-voltage pulsed current (LVPC) on six typical Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial pathogens of chronic wounds. Wound Repair Regen (2007) 0.98
Beta 2 microglobulin and the risk for cardiovascular events in patients with asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis. Stroke (2011) 0.98
Infection control practices among dental professionals in Shiraz Dentistry School, Iran. Arch Iran Med (2009) 0.97
Characterization of clinically isolated Ralstonia mannitolilytica strains using random amplification of polymorphic DNA (RAPD) typing and antimicrobial sensitivity, and comparison of the classification efficacy of phenotypic and genotypic assays. J Med Microbiol (2005) 0.97
Antimicrobial silver grafts for prevention and treatment of vascular graft infection. Semin Vasc Surg (2011) 0.96
Microbial Load in Septic and Aseptic Procedure Rooms. Dtsch Arztebl Int (2017) 0.96
Knowledge about HIV infection and attitude of nursing staff toward patients with AIDS in Iran. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol (2006) 0.95
Artificial-intelligence-based hospital-acquired infection control. Stud Health Technol Inform (2009) 0.93
Diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae childhood encephalitis: systematic review of 58 cases. J Child Neurol (2004) 0.93
Epidemiology of MRSA and current strategies in Europe and Japan. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2010) 0.92
Metatarsal reconstruction with use of free vascularized osteomyocutaneous fibular grafts following resection of malignant tumors of the midfoot. A series of six cases. J Bone Joint Surg Am (2007) 0.91
Risk factors for rectal colonization with vancomycin-resistant enterococci in Shiraz, Iran. Int J Infect Dis (2007) 0.91
Body fluid exposure in nurses of Fars province, Southern Iran. Arch Iran Med (2008) 0.91
Concordance between European and US case definitions of healthcare-associated infections. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control (2012) 0.90
Closed suctioning system reduces cross-contamination between bronchial system and gastric juices. Anesth Analg (2004) 0.90
A total quality management approach to healthcare waste management in Namazi Hospital, Iran. Waste Manag (2010) 0.88
The role and utilisation of public health evaluations in Europe: a case study of national hand hygiene campaigns. BMC Public Health (2014) 0.88
Concentration of the genera Aspergillus, Eurotium and Penicillium in 63-microm house dust fraction as a method to predict hidden moisture damage in homes. BMC Public Health (2009) 0.88
Size matters! Impact of age, sex, height, and weight on the normal heart size. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging (2013) 0.88
Survival of bacterial pathogens on paper and bacterial retrieval from paper to hands: preliminary results. Am J Nurs (2011) 0.88
Bacterial growth kinetic without the influence of the immune system using vacuum-assisted closure dressing with and without negative pressure in an in vitro wound model. Int Wound J (2010) 0.87
Surgical hand rub: Influence of duration of application on the immediate and 3-hours effects of n-propanol and isopropanol. Am J Infect Control (2009) 0.87
Effectiveness of an automated surveillance system for intensive care unit-acquired infections. J Am Med Inform Assoc (2012) 0.87
Renal function and long-term mortality in patients with asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis. Thromb Haemost (2011) 0.86
Molecular characterization of swine leukocyte antigen gene diversity in purebred Pietrain pigs. Anim Genet (2012) 0.86
Healthcare associated infection: novel strategies and antimicrobial implants to prevent surgical site infection. Ann R Coll Surg Engl (2010) 0.85
Nosocomial infection rates following cardiothoracic surgery in Iran. Int J Infect Dis (2005) 0.85
Prescription of prophylactic antibiotics for neurosurgical procedures in teaching hospitals in Iran. Am J Infect Control (2007) 0.85
Prognostic value of serial B-type natriuretic peptide measurement in asymptomatic organic mitral regurgitation. Eur J Heart Fail (2010) 0.84
Validation of AKACID plus as a room disinfectant in the hospital setting. Appl Environ Microbiol (2006) 0.84
Prevention of postoperative wound infections by covering the surgical field with iodine-impregnated incision drape (Ioban 2). GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2010) 0.84
Polypragmasia in the therapy of infected wounds - conclusions drawn from the perspectives of low temperature plasma technology for plasma wound therapy. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2008) 0.83
Diagnostic accuracy of sigmoidoscopy compared with histology for ischemic colitis after aortic aneurysm repair. Vascular (2009) 0.83
Prevalence of vancomycin-resistant enterococci colonization and its risk factors in chronic hemodialysis patients in Shiraz, Iran. BMC Infect Dis (2007) 0.82
Influence of selective bowel decontamination on the organisms recovered during bacteremia in neutropenic patients. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol (2004) 0.82
Sensitive detection of Foxp3 expression in bovine lymphocytes by flow cytometry. Vet Immunol Immunopathol (2010) 0.82
Improved outcome in patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation over the past 25 years: a single-center experience. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant (2010) 0.82
Implications of staffing ratios and workload limitations on healthcare-associated infections and the quality of patient care. Crit Care Med (2007) 0.82
Antipsychotics for acute and chronic pain in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2008) 0.82
Fatal Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in a previously healthy 18-year-old girl. Wien Klin Wochenschr (2007) 0.82
A matched prospective cohort study on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bloodstream infections: extended perspectives beyond resistance. Am J Infect Control (2010) 0.82
Antipsychotics for acute and chronic pain in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2013) 0.81
Bacterial growth kinetics under a novel flexible methacrylate dressing serving as a drug delivery vehicle for antiseptics. Int J Mol Sci (2013) 0.81
Dermal and pulmonary absorption of propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol from hand rubs. Am J Infect Control (2011) 0.81
Incidence of Nosocomial Infections in a Big University Affiliated Hospital in Shiraz, Iran: A Six-month Experience. Int J Prev Med (2013) 0.81
Antimicrobial sutures and prevention of surgical site infection: assessment of the safety of the antiseptic triclosan. Int Wound J (2011) 0.81
Sensor-operated faucets: a possible source of nosocomial infection? Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol (2002) 0.81
Previous tubal ectopic pregnancy raises the incidence of repeated ectopic pregnancies in in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer patients. J Assist Reprod Genet (2008) 0.81
Prevention of post-operative infections after surgical treatment of bite wounds. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2010) 0.81
In-vitro experimental evaluation of skin-to-surface recovery of four bacterial species by antibacterial and non-antibacterial medical examination gloves. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control (2013) 0.81
Iranians' attitudes about possible human immunodeficiency virus transmission in dental settings. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol (2007) 0.80
Prevalence of needle stick injuries among dental, nursing and midwifery students in Shiraz, Iran. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2012) 0.80
Infection prevention during anaesthesia ventilation by the use of breathing system filters (BSF): Joint recommendation by German Society of Hospital Hygiene (DGKH) and German Society for Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (DGAI). GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2010) 0.80
The antimicrobial effect of Octenidine-dihydrochloride coated polymer tracheotomy tubes on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonisation. BMC Microbiol (2009) 0.79
Resistance rates of Staphylococcus aureus in relation to patient status and type of specimen. J Antimicrob Chemother (2004) 0.79
A conclusion from the first 125 patients treated with the vacuum assisted closure system for postoperative sternal wound infection. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2006) 0.79
Triple swabbing allows sensitive MRSA detection in dermatologic patients of a university tertiary care hospital. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges (2012) 0.79