Nosocomial Escherichia coli O157 infection

Weightman, N.C.; Kirby, Philippa

doi:10.1053/jhin.1999.0679

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“…Contact precautions are essential, and separation of ill patients in such places is important in preventing the spread of infection [39,40].…”

Section: Infection Control/preventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Escherichia coli O157: What every internist and gastroenterologist should know

Bavaro

2009

Curr Gastroenterol Rep

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Infections with Escherichia coli O157:H7 have gained media attention in recent years because of cases associated with unusual sources (eg, produce and swimming pools). Although most adults recover without sequelae, children and the elderly are more likely to develop complications (eg, hemolytic uremic syndrome and death). The diagnosis typically has been made by culture; however, newer hand-held immunoassays and polymerase chain reaction technology have led to more rapid detection of this important pathogen in stools, food, and water. Treatment is largely supportive; nonetheless, new methods to neutralize or bind toxin, such as probiotics, monoclonal antibodies, and recombinant bacteria, are showing promise to treat patients infected with E. coli O157:H7. The role of antibiotics in relation to this condition remains unclear.

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“…Contact precautions are essential, and separation of ill patients in such places is important in preventing the spread of infection [39,40].…”

Section: Infection Control/preventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Escherichia coli O157: What every internist and gastroenterologist should know

Bavaro

2009

Curr Gastroenterol Rep

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“…63 Nosocomial outbreaks of E coli O157:H7 have been reported occasionally. [64][65][66][67][68] Evaluations of these outbreaks have suggested direct person-to-person transmission, [65][66][67][68] indirect transmission via environmental contamination, 68 and contaminated food (lettuce). 66 Transmission from patients to staff has been reported, but the number of staff infected in such incidents usually is low.…”

Section: Epidemiology and Nosocomial Significancementioning

confidence: 99%

“…66 Transmission from patients to staff has been reported, but the number of staff infected in such incidents usually is low. 67,68 Outbreaks also have been reported in child-care centers [69][70][71] and extendedcare facilities. 72,73 In some reported outbreaks, it has not been possible to establish if staff have acquired infection from eating the same implicated food or secondarily from patients.…”

Section: Epidemiology and Nosocomial Significancementioning

confidence: 99%

“…72,73 In some reported outbreaks, it has not been possible to establish if staff have acquired infection from eating the same implicated food or secondarily from patients. [66][67][68][69][70][71][72][73] Environmental Survival E coli O157:H7 is capable of surviving for prolonged periods of time in soil, meats, and produce. For example, E coli O157:H7 was capable of surviving for up to 144 hours in untreated milk held at 7°C without a change in colony counts, but when held at 15°C a 3.7-log 10 increase was noted.…”

Section: Epidemiology and Nosocomial Significancementioning

confidence: 99%

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The Emerging Nosocomial PathogensCryptosporidium, Escherichia coli0157: H7,Helicobacter pylori, and Hepatitis C: Epidemiology, Environmental Survival, Efficacy of Disinfection, and Control Measures

Weber

Rutala

2001

Infect. Control Hosp. Epidemiol.

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New and emerging infectious diseases pose a threat to public health and may be responsible for nosocomial outbreaks. Cryptosporidium parvum and Escherichia coli are gastrointestinal pathogens that have caused nosocomial infections via person-to-person transmission, environmental contamination, or contaminated water or food. Helicobacter pylori has been transmitted via inadequately disinfected endoscopes. Finally, hepatitis C may be acquired by healthcare personnel by percutaneous or mucous membrane exposure to blood or between patients by use of contaminated blood products or via environmental contamination. Rigorous adherence to Standard Precautions, Contact Precautions for patients with infectious diarrhea, disinfection of environmental surfaces, and appropriate disinfection of endoscopes are adequate to prevent nosocomial acquisition of these pathogens.

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“…The biocidal activity of the obtained electrospun mats was evaluated by using as target microorganisms Staphilococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, a Gram-positive and a Gram-negative bacterium, respectively. [14,43] The results of biocidal activity found for the different samples were interpreted on the basis of RA units amount and distribution on fiber surface. These materials might find useful applications as membranes for water filtration and air disinfection.…”

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Electrospun Fibers Containing Bio‐Based Ricinoleic Acid: Effect of Amount and Distribution of Ricinoleic Acid Unit on Antibacterial Properties

Totaro

Paltrinieri

Mazzola

et al. 2015

Macro Materials & Eng

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Novel bio-based and biodegradable electrospun membranes, containing bactericidal ricinoleic acid (RA) units either by copolymerization with butylene succinate (BS) units or by blending PRA and PBS homopolymers, are characterized in their chemical, thermal, mechanical and surface properties. In the blends E. coli and S. aureus mortality rate increases with PRA amount, while the copolymer shows lower bactericidal activity compared to the blend with similar composition. XPS demonstrates that in the blends an enrichment of RA units at the fiber surface occurs during electrospinning due to phase separation, while in the copolymer RA units are homogeneously dispersed along fiber cross-section.

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Nosocomial Escherichia coli O157 infection

Cited by 17 publications

References 16 publications

Escherichia coli O157: What every internist and gastroenterologist should know

Escherichia coli O157: What every internist and gastroenterologist should know

The Emerging Nosocomial PathogensCryptosporidium, Escherichia coli0157: H7,Helicobacter pylori, and Hepatitis C: Epidemiology, Environmental Survival, Efficacy of Disinfection, and Control Measures

Electrospun Fibers Containing Bio‐Based Ricinoleic Acid: Effect of Amount and Distribution of Ricinoleic Acid Unit on Antibacterial Properties

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