Gram-Negative Bloodstream Infections in Healthcare: The Relationship Between Antibiotic Resistance, Mortality, and Novel Serological Biomarker.

Background: Bloodstream infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria are highly mortal. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between antimicrobial resistance profile and novel serological biomarkers and mortality in bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by Gram-negative bacteria in intensive care units (ICUs).

Methods: 366 Patients diagnosed with healthcare-associated Gram-negative bloodstream infection in the ICUs of our hospital between February 2015 and December 2021 were included in the study.

Rates of underreported needlestick and sharps injuries among healthcare workers in Turkey: in the light of Infection Control Committee data.

Objective: Doctors and nurses are frequently exposed to needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs) because of their work. It is estimated that NSIs are more common than the rates reported to Infection Control Committee. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and reporting rates of NSIs in our hospital.

Retrospective investigation of 9 years of data on needlestick and sharps injuries: Effect of a hospital infection control committee.

Background: The risk of occupational transmission of bloodborne pathogens to health care workers is primarily associated with needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs). However, most NSIs are not reported, and most health care workers are not aware of postexposure procedures.

Methods: Data for NSIs reported in our hospital between 2008 and 2016 were reviewed retrospectively.