The incidence of nosocomial bloodstream infection and urinary tract infection in Australian hospitals before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interrupted time series study

The incidence of nosocomial bloodstream infection and urinary tract infection in Australian hospitals before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interrupted time series study

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on healthcare including increased awareness of infection prevention and control (IPC). The aim of this study was to explore if the heightened awareness of IPC measures implemented in response to the pandemic influenced the rates...

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Main Authors: Brett G Mitchell, Andrew J Stewardson, Lucille Kerr, John K Ferguson, Stephanie Curtis, Ljoudmila Busija, Michael J Lydeamore, Kirsty Graham, Philip L Russo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Infection prevention
COVID-19
Surveillance
Healthcare associated infection
Blood cultures
Urine cultures
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-023-01268-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-023-01268-2

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