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Rakshit P, Nagpal N, Sharma S, Mishra K, Kumar A, Banerjee T. Effects of implementation of healthcare associated infection surveillance and interventional measures in the neonatal intensive care unit: Small steps matter. Indian J Med Microbiol 2023; 44:100369. [PMID: 37356838 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2023.100369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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PURPOSE Neonatal sepsis has been a global concern considering the mortality and morbidity. This study was undertaken to determine the effects of implementation of interventions namely healthcare associated infection (HAI) surveillance and hand hygiene (HH) monitoring in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). MATERIALS AND METHODS The cohort study was conducted in the NICU of a tertiary care hospital over a period of June-September 2021 (pre-intervention) to October-March 2022 (post-intervention). HAI surveillance of primary bloodstream infections (BSI) and HH monitoring was initiated as interventions post outbreak due to non-albicans Candida (NAC). The primary outcome of the interventions was to record any improvement in HH rates or any change in HAI rates in the 6 months intervention period. Characteristics of the pre- and post-intervention period were compared by Fisher exact test. RESULTS There was significant reduction in BSI cases in the post-intervention period (p < 0.05). Mortality and BSI due to NAC were significantly more in the pre-intervention period even though low birth weight neonates (<2500 g) were significantly more in the post-intervention period (p < 0.05). The HAI rate for primary BSI in the NICU was 10.82 per 1000 patient days. The overall adherence rate to HH was 10.68% (complete) and 73.35% (partial). HAI rates were seen to change reciprocally with changes in HH rates. CONCLUSIONS HAI rates of primary BSI in the NICU could be regulated by the effective implementation of HAI surveillance, HH monitoring, feedback meetings with the NICU staff and other simple interventional measures even in resource-limited setups.
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- Pue Rakshit
- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
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Saha AK, Saha B. Profile of neonatal candidiasis in tertiary neonatal intensive care unit: A report from a developing country. J Neonatal Perinatal Med 2023; 16:501-506. [PMID: 37718871 DOI: 10.3233/npm-231204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Systemic candidiasis is an important nosocomial infection in neonatal intensive care units. The objective of this study was to identify the change in the profile of neonatal candidiasis in a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in eastern India in recent times. METHODS It was a retrospective review of case records from 2014 to 2019 from a tertiary NICU of eastern India. Data of the fungal sepsis, demographic details, risk factors of fungal sepsis and mortality were collected from 103 neonates. RESULTS One hundred and three neonates had blood culture positive for fungal species of which 91 (88.3%) infants weighed ≥1500 g and 66 (64%) infants were term. There was significant higher incidence of candidiasis among outborn (Relative risk of outborn 18.84, 95% CI 10.74-33.05). Prolonged antibiotic usage (>14 days), meropenem usage (>5 days), central catheterization (>5 days), invasive mechanical ventilation (>5 days), surgical intervention were found in 64 (62.1%), 46 (44.6%), 31(30.0%), 40 (38.8%) and 39 (37.8%) infants. Non albicans candida (NAC) was isolated as the predominant species (82/103, 79.6%). Resistance to both of fluconazole and amphotericin B were found in 19 (18.4%) babies. Presence of NAC infection and resistance to both amphotericin B and fluconazole were independent predictors of candida associated mortality in NICU. CONCLUSION Neonatal candidiasis is found among outborn infants with higher birth weight and gestational age. NAC species are predominant organisms with resistance to common antifungal drugs.
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- A K Saha
- Department of Neonatology, Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India
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Islam K, Khatun N, Mondal U, Das K, Nayek K. Serum (1,3)-β-D-Glucan for Screening of Neonatal Fungemia. Indian Pediatr 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13312-022-2542-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Rani U, Lewis LE, Chawla K, Naha A. Preventable contributors to the neonatal healthcare-associated infections: a uni-center analytical study from South India. F1000Res 2022; 11:454. [PMID: 35903417 PMCID: PMC9280113 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.111101.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Globally, neonatal healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are known to cause high mortality. HAIs is a preventable condition related to the healthcare environment. The current study explored the contributors to neonatal HAIs in one of the largest tertiary care referral hospitals in South India. Methods: Neonates from December 2016 to June 2018 were observed for the occurrence of healthcare-associated infections and compared with the matched control group. Various observations on neonatal demography, maternal contributors, and medical procedures were made and recorded to explore and analyse the contributors to neonatal HAIs. Univariate and multivariate analysis was carried out to find the contributors. The Odds ratio with 95% CI was also computed and reported. Results: Bloodstream infection (83%) was prevalent among neonates; the maternal contributor was only preterm labor (Odds ratio of 11.93; 95% CI; 6.47-21.98; p<.05) to acquire HAIs. On univariate analysis, mechanical ventilation for > 3days duration, NIV for > five days, and PICC line insertion procedure were significant (p<0.05) contributors to neonatal HAIs. IV cannulation for more than three times in four consecutive days was found in 100(85%) neonates considered being associated with neonatal HAIs. On multivariate analysis, NIV, PICC line, preterm labor, and low birth weight were significant (p<0.05) contributors to neonatal HAIs. Conclusion: The increased duration of invasive and non-invasive therapeutic devices and catheters contributes to neonatal HAIs. Neonates are acquiring bloodstream infections; low birth weight (LBW) neonates are more susceptible to acquiring HAIs.
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- Usha Rani
- Department of Social and Health Innovation, Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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Ramya GM, Balakrishnan U, Chandrasekaran A, Abiramalatha T, Amboiram P, Sekar U, UshaDevi R. Candida auris, an emerging pathogen - Challenge in the survival of microprimies. Indian J Med Microbiol 2021; 39:367-369. [PMID: 33906749 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2021.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Clinical profile of extreme preterm neonates and more so, of microprimies with birth weight < 800 g is not studied till now. Our article elaborates the profile of 5 microprimies with C.auris sepsis and review of literature. The mean gestational age and birth weight were 26 weeks ± 5 days and 709 ± 64 g respectively. Mortality was 80%. The organism was susceptible to micafungin, voriconazole but was resistant to fluconazole and amphotericin. Among the 5 babies, one had organ involvement in the form of cardiac vegetation. Early identification and optimal choice of drug are crucial for better survival in C.auris sepsis.
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- Gurujala Mahadeva Ramya
- Department of Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Porur, Chennai, India.
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- Department of Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Porur, Chennai, India.
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- Department of Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Porur, Chennai, India.
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- Department of Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Porur, Chennai, India.
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- Department of Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Porur, Chennai, India.
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- Department of Microbiology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Porur, Chennai, India.
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- Department of Neonatology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Porur, Chennai, India.
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Chakrabarti A, Sood P, Rudramurthy SM, Chen S, Jillwin J, Iyer R, Sharma A, Harish BN, Roy I, Kindo AJ, Chhina D, Savio J, Mendiratta D, Capoor MR, Das S, Arora A, Chander J, Xess I, Boppe A, Ray U, Rao R, Eshwara VK, Joshi S, Patel A, Sardana R, Shetty A, Pamidimukkala U. Characteristics, outcome and risk factors for mortality of paediatric patients with ICU-acquired candidemia in India: A multicentre prospective study. Mycoses 2020; 63:1149-1163. [PMID: 32681527 DOI: 10.1111/myc.13145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The epidemiology, clinical profile and outcome of paediatric candidemia vary considerably by age, healthcare settings and prevalent Candida species. Despite these differences, few comprehensive studies are undertaken. This nationwide study addresses this knowledge gap. METHODS 487 children who contracted ICU-acquired candidemia at 23 Indian tertiary care centres were assessed for 398 variables spanning demography, clinical characteristics, microbiology, treatment and outcome. RESULTS Both neonates (5.0 days; range = 3.0-9.5) and non-neonatal children (7.0 days; range = 3.0-13.0) developed candidemia early after ICU admission. Majority of neonates were premature (63.7%) with low birthweight (57.1%). Perinatal asphyxia (7.3%), pneumonia (8.2%), congenital heart disease (8.4%) and invasive procedures were common comorbidities, and antibiotic use (94.1%) was widespread. C tropicalis (24.7%) and C albicans (20.7%) dominated both age groups. Antifungal treatment (66.5%) and removal of central catheters (44.8%) lagged behind. Overall resistance was low; however, emergence of resistant C krusei and C auris needs attention. The 30-day crude mortality was 27.8% (neonates) and 29.4% (non-neonates). Logistic regression identified admission to public sector ICUs (OR = 5.64), mechanical ventilation (OR = 2.82), corticosteroid therapy (OR = 8.89) and antifungal therapy (OR = 0.22) as independent predictors of 30-day crude mortality in neonates. Similarly, admission to public sector ICUs (OR = 3.62), mechanical ventilation (OR = 3.13), exposure to carbapenems (OR = 2.18) and azole antifungal therapy (OR = 0.48) were independent predictors for non-neonates. CONCLUSIONS Our findings reveal a distinct epidemiology, including early infection with a different spectrum of Candida species, calling for appropriate intervention strategies to reduce candidemia morbidity and mortality. Independent factors identified in our regression models can help tackle these challenges.
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- Arunaloke Chakrabarti
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Laboratory Services, ICPMR-Pathology West, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Calcutta Medical Research Institute, Kolkata, India
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- University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India
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- Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, India
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- PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, India
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Nosocomial Infection in an Iranian Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Hospital Epidemiology and Risk Factors. ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2020. [DOI: 10.5812/pedinfect.96850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Hospital-acquired infection is one of the main concerns in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), leading to increased mortality, hospital stay, and costs. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the risk factors of hospital-acquired infection in NICUs. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, prospective study was conducted in the NICU of Ali Asghar Children Hospital for one year. All admitted newborns were sampled on a simple basis. The criteria for the diagnosis of hospital-acquired infection were based on the definitions of the CDC and the NNIS system. Risk factors such as days of fully catheters usage, nurse-to-patient ratio, history of surgery, prematurity, and mechanical ventilation were considered as variables. The data collection tools consisted of a patient information questionnaire, the monthly report of the hospital infection control committee based on the NNIS system, a daily schedule of all risk factors for each infant, and the monthly nurse-to-patient ratio in the NICU. The STATA software was used for data analysis. Results: In our study, 654 newborns were enrolled. The rate of hospital-acquired infections was 13.5%. Moreover, 80.7% of the cases exhibited sepsis (72.7% diagnosed based on clinical findings and 8% based on positive blood culture). Statistical analysis showed 9% pneumonia cases, 8% surgical site infection cases, and 2.3% urinary tract infection cases. The average time to the occurrence of hospital-acquired infection was 13.5 days after admission. All risk factors were significantly higher in the infected group than in the control group (P = 0.0001). Furthermore, surgical interventions were significantly more in the infected group than in the non-infected group (34.1% vs. 6.7%, respectively, P = 0.0001). The prevalence rates in different weight ranges (less than 1000 g, 1001 to 1500 g, 1501 to 2500, and above 2501 g) were 2.6%, 6.9%, 21.4%, and 69.1%, respectively, in the infected group, which were significantly different from those of the non-infected group (P = 0.0001). The most common etiologic microorganism was Acinetobacter baumannii. Conclusions: Factors such as surgery, the presence of a central venous catheter, and the increased length of hospital stay significantly increased the hospital-acquired infections. Reducing invasive procedures, maintenance of full catheters, and providing optimal nursing care can help control hospital-acquired infections.
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Bhat J, Charoo B, Ashraf Y, Qazi I. Systemic Candida infection in preterm babies: Experience from a tertiary care hospital of North India. J Clin Neonatol 2019. [DOI: 10.4103/jcn.jcn_9_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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