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Metagenomics reveals impact of geography and acute diarrheal disease on the Central Indian human gut microbiome.
(2020-05)Background: The Central Indian gut microbiome remains grossly understudied. Herein, we sought to investigate the burden of antimicrobial resistance and diarrheal diseases, particularly Clostridioides difficile , in ... -
Dissemination of antibiotic resistance and other healthcare waterborne pathogens. The price of poor design, construction, usage and maintenance of modern water/sanitation services.
(http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-hospital-infection/, 2020-03)Summary Classical waterborne pathogens (cholera/typhoid) drove the development of safe water and sanitation during the industrial revolution. Whilst effective against these organisms, other bacteria exploited the potential ... -
Giving the tap the elbow? An observational study.
(2017-08)BACKGROUND: Handwashing is viewed as the most important barrier to cross-infection. Incorrect use of clinical handwash basins may lead to cross-infection either from contaminated water or due to failure to decontaminate ... -
The handwash station: friend or fiend?
(2018-10)Handwashing is a key barrier to cross-infection performed at a handwash station (HWS, an interface between water and drainage systems). Widespread and often uncritical placement/design and use of HWSs is not without attendant ... -
Observation study of water outlet design from a cross-infection/user perspective: time for a radical re-think?
(2018-11-14)Background: Handwashing is a key barrier to cross-infection performed at a handwash station (HWS). Elbow-operated outlets, if used incorrectly (with hands), become highly touched objects, potentially providing a route for ... -
Down the drain and back up a drain
(2019-02-08)In this issue the paper by Aranega-Bou et al provides one more piece to the jigsaw of our understanding on drains and spread of organisms [1]. -
Antibiotic Prescription, Organisms and its Resistance Pattern in Patients Admitted to Respiratory ICU with Respiratory Infection in Mysuru.
(2018-04)Aim of Study: Respiratory infections account for significant morbidity, mortality and expenses to patients getting admitted to ICU. Antibiotic resistance is a major worldwide concern in ICU, including India. It is important ...
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