Publications by authors named "Karine J van Drunen-Kamp"
Cross-border differences in the prevalence and risk factors for carriage of antimicrobial resistance in children attending daycare centers: a point prevalence study in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Sara Dequeker Mitch van Hensbergen Casper D J den Heijer Wouter Dhaeze Stijn F H Raven Karine J van Drunen-Kamp
BMC Infect Dis
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study explored the prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria in children at daycare centers (DCCs) in The Netherlands and Belgium, finding notable differences in the rates of antimicrobial resistant bacteria like ESBL-E and CipR-E between the two countries.
- - Data was collected from 28 Dutch and 18 Belgian DCCs through stool samples and parental questionnaires, assessing various hygiene practices and identifying factors that may influence the presence of these resistant bacteria.
- - Results indicated that the prevalence of ESBL-E was higher in Belgium (16%) compared to the Netherlands (6%), and children travelling to Asia or using antimicrobials were at greater risk, while proper cleaning practices could reduce risks of CipR-E.
OBJECTIVE To determine the size and causative pathogen of the outbreak and to identify risk factors for developing gastroenteritis among participants of the Survivalrun in Udenhout in September 2016. Design Retrospective cohort study. METHODS We sent an invitation to go to an online questionnaire to participants and volunteers of the Survivalrun by email.
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