American Journal of Infection Control

Vaccination of healthcare workers against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) infection has been one of the top priorities globally. However, hesitancy to be immunized has been observed among the general population (1), medical students (2) as well

Health care workers (HCWs) are on the front line for COVID-19. Better knowledge of risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection is crucial for their protection. We aimed to identify these risk factors with a focus on care activities.

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are used frequently in acutely ill hematology and oncology patients for fluid and medication administration as well as to perform procedures such as stem cell transplants or dialysis. While there are many advantages to

Background: Face shields are a critical piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) and their comfort impacts compliant use and thus protectiveness. Optimal design criteria for face shield use in healthcare environments are limited. We attempt to

A cluster of Burkholderia cepacia complex cases from January to October 2020 among outpatients undergoing urologic procedures within a Kentucky hospital's operating rooms was investigated. This investigation included a laboratory look-back, chart

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals are caused by a wide range of infectious agents through a variety of different entry routes [1–3]. HAIs are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, not only in adult populations, but also

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) have grown up with one another. Two thousand twenty-two is APIC's 50th anniversary. The year is, as well, a milestone

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the world. Over 200 million people have been infected and over 4 million have died. 1 At the beginning of the pandemic, primary care clinicians across the globe had little knowledge about the

Antimicrobial prescriptions are relatively common in urologic outpatients. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the impact of antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) interventions.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common viral cause of respiratory tract infection in children less than 2 years of age. The world-wide burden of illness is significant and is accompanied by substantial morbidity and mortality especially