Counselling sessions for patients in contact isolation due to multi-drug-resistant organisms improve informedness and reduce dissatisfaction.

Background: The spread of multi-drug-resistant organisms (MDROs) is a critical health issue. Isolation measures imposed to prevent transmission may result in adverse psychological effects among affected patients. This emphasizes the need for better communication and information to improve their hospital experience and mental well-being as well as to prevent inadequate treatment.

Examining outpatients' hand hygiene behaviour and its relation to COVID-19 infection prevention measures.

Background: The increasing demand for outpatient care is associated with a higher risk of infection transmission in these settings. However, there is limited research on infection prevention and control practices in ambulatory clinics, and none focuses on patients.

Aim: To examine outpatients' hand hygiene behaviours, their determinants, and their associations with other infection prevention measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Patients with multi-drug-resistant organisms feel inadequately informed about their status: adverse effects of contact isolation.

Background: Contact isolation of patients with multi-drug-resistant organisms (MDROs) is an essential element of infection prevention strategies in hospitals worldwide. However, this practice may be associated with adverse side effects on patients' health and well-being.

Aim: This study was the first to assess mental health and well-being variables among isolated patients compared with non-isolated control patients in a German cohort.

Vitamin D dependent rickets type II with myelofibrosis and immune dysfunction.

We present a new patient with vitamin D dependent rickets type II. A 20-month-old Arabian boy whose parents are first cousins showed florid rickets, myelofibrosis and recurrent septicaemia. In addition to absent specific binding for 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25(OH)2D3).