Published in GMS Hyg Infect Control on April 29, 2013
Questionnaire-based survey on structural quality of hospitals and nursing homes for the elderly, their staffing with infection control personal, and implementation of infection control measures in Germany. GMS Hyg Infect Control (2013) 1.13
Is routine replacement of i.v. administration sets required after each change of intermittently administrated antibiotic infusions? GMS Hyg Infect Control (2013) 1.08
Infections associated with medical devices: pathogenesis, management and prophylaxis. Drugs (2005) 1.78
Replanting the inferior mesentery artery during infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair: influence on postoperative colon ischemia. J Vasc Surg (2006) 1.64
Detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and their resistance genes in wastewater, surface water, and drinking water biofilms. FEMS Microbiol Ecol (2003) 1.44
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
Incidence of microperforation for surgical gloves depends on duration of wear. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol (2009) 1.12
Bactericidal effect of the Er:YAG laser on dental implant surfaces: an in vitro study. J Periodontol (2002) 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
Incidence and clinical implication of nosocomial infections associated with implantable biomaterials - catheters, ventilator-associated pneumonia, urinary tract infections. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2011) 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
Bacterial migration through punctured surgical gloves under real surgical conditions. BMC Infect Dis (2010) 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
In vitro evaluation of the biocompatibility of contaminated implant surfaces treated with an Er : YAG laser and an air powder system. Clin Oral Implants Res (2005) 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
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
Real-time PCR detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in clinical and municipal wastewater and genotyping of the ciprofloxacin-resistant isolates. FEMS Microbiol Ecol (2006) 0.89
A total quality management approach to healthcare waste management in Namazi Hospital, Iran. Waste Manag (2010) 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
Survival of bacterial pathogens on paper and bacterial retrieval from paper to hands: preliminary results. Am J Nurs (2011) 0.88
Evaluation of the decontamination efficacy of new and reprocessed microfiber cleaning cloth compared with other commonly used cleaning cloths in the hospital. Am J Infect Control (2010) 0.86
Repeated applications of cold atmospheric pressure plasma does not induce resistance in Staphylococcus aureus embedded in biofilms. GMS Hyg Infect Control (2014) 0.86
Antimicrobial efficacy of semiconductor laser irradiation on implant surfaces. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants (2003) 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
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
Implications of staffing ratios and workload limitations on healthcare-associated infections and the quality of patient care. Crit Care Med (2007) 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
Bacterial growth kinetics under a novel flexible methacrylate dressing serving as a drug delivery vehicle for antiseptics. Int J Mol Sci (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
Incidence of Nosocomial Infections in a Big University Affiliated Hospital in Shiraz, Iran: A Six-month Experience. Int J Prev Med (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
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
Protective effect of HEPA filtered operating room air ventilation with or without laminar airflow on surgical site infections. Ann Surg (2009) 0.79
Practices of skin care among nurses in medical and surgical intensive care units: results of a self-administered questionnaire. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2011) 0.79
Triple swabbing allows sensitive MRSA detection in dermatologic patients of a university tertiary care hospital. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges (2012) 0.79
Expression of the melatonin receptor (MT) 1 in benign and malignant human bone tumors. J Pineal Res (2007) 0.79
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
Extended double disc synergy testing reveals a low prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases in Enterobacter spp. in Vienna, Austria. J Antimicrob Chemother (2007) 0.78
Indications and the requirements for single-use medical gloves. GMS Hyg Infect Control (2016) 0.78
In vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of a new silver-triclosan vs a silver collagen-coated polyester vascular graft against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. J Vasc Surg (2011) 0.78
Antibacterial Activity of Cold Atmospheric Pressure Argon Plasma against 78 Genetically Different (mecA, luk-P, agr or Capsular Polysaccharide Type) Staphylococcus aureus Strains. Skin Pharmacol Physiol (2016) 0.78
Bacterial contamination of anesthesia machines' internal breathing-circuit-systems. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2011) 0.78
New strategies for preoperative skin antisepsis. Skin Pharmacol Physiol (2014) 0.78
Functional separation of septic and aseptic surgical procedures. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2011) 0.78
Estrogen sulfotransferase (SULT1E1) expression in benign and malignant human bone tumors. J Surg Oncol (2007) 0.77
Incidence and outcome of nosocomial infections in female burn patients in Shiraz, Iran. Am J Infect Control (2004) 0.77
Serratia marcescens in the neonatal intensive care unit: re-emphasis of the potentially devastating sequelae. Wien Klin Wochenschr (2002) 0.77
Microbiological safety and cost-effectiveness of weekly breathing circuit changes in combination with heat moisture exchange filters: a prospective longitudinal clinical survey. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2011) 0.77
Effectiveness of preventive measures for hemato-oncologic patients undergoing stem cell transplantation during a period of hospital construction. Am J Infect Control (2011) 0.77
An unrecognized epidemic of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in Vienna. Wien Klin Wochenschr (2006) 0.76
Persistently elevated IgA antibodies to Mycoplasma pneumoniae in patients with internal carotid artery stenosis. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2011) 0.76
Ethical and hygiene aspects of the reprocessing of medical devices in Germany. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2008) 0.75
Infection control consequences - early Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome or Kawasaki Syndrome? GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2009) 0.75
Can post-sternotomy mediastinitis be prevented by a closed incision management system? GMS Hyg Infect Control (2014) 0.75
Are laptop ventilation-blowers a potential source of nosocomial infections for patients? GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2010) 0.75
The safe processing of medical devices in the interests of patient protection. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2008) 0.75
Evaluation of the PotoClean(®) decontamination technology for reprocessing of water supply lines in dental units during routine work. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2012) 0.75
Antibiotic resistance: What is so special about multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria? GMS Hyg Infect Control (2017) 0.75
Comparison of the ActiDes-Blue and CARELA HYDRO-DES technology for the sanitation of contaminated cooling water systems in dental units. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2012) 0.75
Skin antiseptic in reducing the risk of central venous catheter-related infections. Crit Care Med (2004) 0.75
Antimicrobial efficacy of amine fluoride based tooth gels compared to a toothpaste in a phase 2/step 2 in-vitro test model. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2012) 0.75
Review of indicators for cross-sectoral optimization of nosocomial infection prophylaxis - a perspective from structurally- and process-oriented hygiene. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2012) 0.75
High resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to paromomycin, an agent used for selective bowel decontamination (SBD). GMS Hyg Infect Control (2013) 0.75
Endowashers: an overlooked risk for possible post-endoscopic infections. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2011) 0.75
Antimicrobial efficacy of the combination of chlorhexidine digluconate and dexpanthenol. GMS Hyg Infect Control (2016) 0.75
Mini-review: Epidemiology and zoonotic potential of multiresistant bacteria and Clostridium difficile in livestock and food. GMS Hyg Infect Control (2014) 0.75
Evaluation of errors and limits of the 63-microuse-dust-fraction method, a surrogate to predict hidden moisture damage. BMC Res Notes (2009) 0.75
Influence of pre- and post-usage flushing frequencies on bacterial water quality of non-touch water fittings. BMC Infect Dis (2013) 0.75
Pilot study on the microbial contamination of conventional vs. silver-impregnated uniforms worn by ambulance personnel during one week of emergency medical service. GMS Krankenhhyg Interdiszip (2010) 0.75