Works from 2024
Standardized clinical infectious diseases pharmacy care delivery and antimicrobial stewardship program management within a large, integrated healthcare system, Stacy Lynn Harmon, Erik LaChance, Jessica L. Miller, et al. (Article)
Meet Me in the Midline: Decreasing Risks of CLABSI in Rehabilitation, Brandy Marler BSN, RN, CRRN and Heather Cox BSN, RN, CRRN (Poster)
Nurse-Driven Sepsis BPA Usability Improvement, Emily Selby DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN; Susan Dziura MSN, RN, TNS, CPPS; and Melinda Jamil MS (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Sepsis Escape Room: A Game-Based Learning Approach for Nurses, Emily Selby DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN and Lauren Knepper MSN, RN, CHSE (Poster)
Evaluation and treatment of congenital syphilis: A national survey of US pediatric specialists, David B. Banks, John M. Flores, Jose Luis Paredes, et al. (Article)
A Local Rebound in Adult Invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) After Recent Pediatric iGAS Outbreak, Nikolina Madjer MD; Daniel Rowan DO; Leon Eydelman MD; and Valerie EM Griffeth MD, PhD (Abstract)
Break Through the Mold: Hyper-IgE Syndrome as a Vehicle for Invasive Aspergillosis, Stephen Smetana DO; Joseph Nordin DO; Rachel Johnson MD; Angela Gableman MD; and Nicholas Nassif MD, MS (Abstract)
Determining the Prognostic Value of Complete Blood Count Subgroup Parameters in Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia, Emily L. Matthews and Thomas J. Dilworth (Original Research)
Mycobacterium Avium Complex Vertebral Osteomyelitis and Retroperitoneal Abscess in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report, Jacob Nelson MD, Kazi Khan MD, and William Macdonald MD (Abstract)
Reply to Diekema et al. "Are contact precautions "essential" for the prevention of healthcare-associated methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus?", Kyle J. Popovich, Kathy Aureden, D Cal Ham, et al. (Response or Comment)
Unveiling a rare case of acute eosinophilic pneumonitis, Noor Qaddour, Suyashi Singh, Yoonho Park, et al. (Abstract)
Break Through the Mold: Hyper-IgE Syndrome as a Vehicle for Invasive Aspergillosis, Stephen Smetana DO; Joseph Nordin DO; Rachel Johnson MD; Angela Gableman MD; and Nicholas Nassif MD, MS (Poster)
Mycobacterium Avium Complex Vertebral Osteomyelitis and Retroperitoneal Abscess in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report, Jacob Nelson MD, Kazi Khan MD, and William Macdonald MD (Poster)
A Local Rebound in Adult Invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) After Recent Pediatric iGAS Outbreak, Nikolina Madjer MD; Daniel Rowan DO; Leon Eydelman MD; and Valerie EM Griffeth MD, PhD (Poster)
Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema as a rare complication of rhinovirus and EBV co-infection, Hector I. Roman Perez, George Kalapurakal, Colin Coughlin, et al. (Abstract)
Staphylococcal isolated anterior mediastinal abscess of unknown origin, Hillary K. Deveaux and Hamed Mataria (Abstract)
Notes from the field: Measles outbreak - Cook County, Illinois, October-November 2023, Kelley Bemis, Mabel Frias, Sheila Giovanni, et al. (Article)
Hands-on partnership to improve intraoperative hand hygiene, Kimberly Mitchell, Anastasia Meyers, and Jacob Schermetzler (Poster)
CNS impact as a sepsis coordinator, Emily Selby (Poster)
In response to Nguyen et al: Mold active triazole prophylaxis utilization among patients with acute myeloid leukemia in a community hospital, Michael J. Williams, Margaret Cook, Brittany Mejaki, et al. (Response or Comment)
Fecal metabolite profiling identifies liver transplant recipients at risk for postoperative infection, Christopher J. Lehmann, Nicholas P. Dylla, Matthew Odenwald, et al. (Article)
Achromobacter pneumonia in a patient with advanced COPD, a diagnostic challenge, Aisha Batool, Shahzad Chaudhry, Khadija Batool, et al. (Article)
504: A local rebound in adult invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) after recent pediatric iGAS outbreak, Nikolina Madjer, Daniel Rowan, Leon Eydelman, et al. (Abstract)
Applying safety science to sepsis case review, Kate Lucey; Kim Maciorowski; and Megan MSN, RN, CNML, CPN¶; Kass, Carolyn BSN, RN, CPN, CPHON¶; DeNicolo, Kimberly MSN, RN¶; Stephen, Rebecca J O’Connell (Abstract)
Works from 2023
Case commentary: Another prong of attack? Topical antibiotic instillation with negative pressure wound therapy for nontuberculous mycobacterial skin and soft tissue infections, David C. Nguyen, Angel M. Buettner, and Khalid M. Dousa (Article)
Modeling longitudinal oral health status and pneumonia risk: Secondary data analyses of an integrated dental-medical cohort, Richard L. Berg, Ingrid Glurich, Aloksagar Panny, et al. (Article)
Nosocomial spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is associated with high mortality - a systematic review and meta-analysis, Mubeen Khan Mohammed Abdul, Karim T. Osman, Joseph M. Cappuccio, et al. (Article)
A Case of Mycobacterium fortuitum on Standard Blood Culture, Kristen Kelly, Emily Keller, Michael TeKippe, and Alison Hornyak (Abstract)
An Unusual Cause of Bacteremia in an Immunocompetent Child, Dana Nezon and Emily Keller (Abstract)
Unraveling the leptospirosis epidemic: Tales from the Philippine outbreak - a short communication, Abubakar Nazir, Malik Olatunde Oduoye, Awais Nazir, et al. (Article)
Can you escape an infection?, Teresa Flowers and Jennifer McConnell (Poster)
Keep calm and screen for sepsis, Nicole Hamilton (Poster)
One and done - A process for improving CHG bathing compliance, Michelle R. Johnson (Poster)
Putting the kibosh on bugs: Nurses lead reduction in blood culture contamination rates, Echo Ashley (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Implementing strategies to prevent infections in acute-care settings, Kavita K. Trivedi, Joshua K. Schaffzin, Valerie M. Deloney, et al. (Article)
Appraising the statewide escalation of Legionnaire disease in New Jersey and investigation of environmental cause: Novel therapies and future recommendations, Usama Ahmed Ali, Abubakar Nazir, Mahammed Khan Suheb, et al. (Letter)
Battle against the superbug: Outbreak of resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the United States: A correspondence, Awais Nazir, Muhammad Furqan, Mahammed Khan Suheb, et al. (Letter)
First Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea: What should we do to prevent future occurrence?, Malik Olatunde Oduoye, Abubakar Nazir, Mahammed Khan Suheb, et al. (Letter)
SHEA/IDSA/APIC practice recommendation: Strategies to prevent methicillin-resistant transmission and infection in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update, Kyle J. Popovich, Kathy Aureden, D Cal Ham, et al. (Article)
A Case of Mycobacterium fortuitum on Standard Blood Culture, Kristen Kelly, Michael TeKippe, Emily Keller, and Alison Hornyak (Poster)
An Unusual Cause of Bacteremia in an Immunocompetent Child, Dana Nezon and Emily Keller (Poster)
Assessing Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infections at Advocate Aurora Health Hospitals, Taylor Easey and Margaret Cook (Poster)
Atypical Presentation of Purulent Bacterial Pericarditis, Valentina Turbay-Caballero, Christopher Para, and Saira Ajmal (Poster)
Complications Associated With Lead Extraction in Device Related Infections: Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample 2016-2019, Mouna Kodali, Ramtej Atluri, Ufuk Vardar, Sami Shoura, Sreeram Yalamanchili, and Meghana Vallabhaneni (Poster)
Nurse-Led Research on the Impact of Operating Room Traffic, Kimberly Mitchell, Peggy Kuehl, Mark Crucero, Stephanie Gore, Daniel Kufahl, Nathaniel Silgen, Tanja Ramich, Jessica Caamoan, Kaitlynn Houghton, Yunqi Liao, and Mary Hook (Poster)
Staphylococcal Spontaneous Mediastinal Abscess, Valentina Turbay-Caballero, Suyashi Singh, and Saira Ajmal (Poster)
Necrotizing fasciitis due to staphylococcus lugdunensis: A case report and review of literature, Amolee Patel and Iram Nadeem (Article)
Exploring the Possible Phenomenon of Viral Interference Between the Novel Coronavirus and Common Respiratory Viruses, Spencer Deleveaux, Alexandria Clarke-Kregor, Xavier Fonseca-Fuentes, and Essam Mekhaiel (Topic Synopsis)
Complications associated with lead extraction in device related infections: Analysis of the national inpatient sample 2016-2019, Mouna Kodali, Ramtej Atluri, Sami Shoura, et al. (Abstract)
Impact of establishing dental access for preventable infectious dental diseases (PIDD) in medical settings: Case study from rural Wisconsin, N Shimpi, I Glurich, R Gabor, et al. (Article)
CMV viremia leading to multiorgan failure: A confounded diagnosis not to be missed, Hector Roman Perez, Alexandria Clarke Kregor, Tazeen Rizvi, et al. (Abstract)
Prevalence of bacterial infection in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), Amr Nabaah, Vinod Havalad, Ronda Oram, et al. (Abstract)
Works from 2022
Fungal endocarditis with severe vegetations of the aortic valve and septic emboli secondary to total parenteral nutrition, Andrii Labchuk, Mada Hamwi, Alice Han, et al. (Article)
Characteristics and outcomes of sepsis presenting in inpatient pediatric settings, Melissa Schafer, Heidi Gruhler De Souza, Raina Paul, et al. (Article)
A hands on approach to catheter associated urinary tract infections, Natalie Bell and Jessica Yates (Poster)
CAUTI CNSs utilize a tiger team approach to decrease hospital-wide CAUTIS, Christine Wallis (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Evaluating the impact of operating room traffic on airborne microbial counts during hysteroctomy and colon surgery, Stephanie Gore and Margaret Kuehl (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Rapid cycle process improvement in urinary catheter utilization, Sue Harvey, Jean Watson, and Ann Jorgensen (Poster)
Sepsis smart phrase to improve care: A quality improvement project, Barbara Tlachac Webber, Cathleen Hoffman, and Sara Bauer (Poster)
Examining the combination of cefixime and amoxicillin/clavulanate against extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing escherichia coli isolates, Haedi Thelen, Thomas J. Dilworth, and Renée-Claude Mercier (Article)
Antimicrobials in animal agriculture in the United States: A multidisciplinary overview of regulation and utilization to foster collaboration: On behalf of the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists, Krista D. Gens, Randall S. Singer, Thomas J. Dilworth, et al. (Article)
Journal Club: "Implementation of an evidence-based bundle to reduce surgical site infection after cesarean section-Review of the interventions", Janet Teasley, Mandy Bodily-Bartrum, and Diana Cervantes (Article)
S1486 Outcomes of a duodenoscope surveillance culture protocol in response to a carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriacea outbreak, Meghana Doniparthi, Dean Silas, and Kenneth D. Chi (Abstract)
Chronic invasive fungal rhinosinusitis presenting solely with left sided facial numbness, Shanti Timilsina, Sam Khalili, and Aijaz Noor (Poster)
Interdisciplinary approach to reducing healthcare associated infections amid COVID-19 pandemic, Mary Saber and Jill M. Lindmair-Snell (Abstract)
All hands-on deck: Use of a HCW survey to identify and address barriers to hand hygiene, John P. Delano, Janet Teasley, and Jean M. Watson (Abstract)
A recipe for success: Conducting a gap analysis to decrease central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates in a post-COVID-19 world, John P. Delano, Imelda Garcia, Jennifer K. Zaylik, et al. (Abstract)
The often-overlooked applicant: The medical technologist as a qualified candidate for novice infection prevention positions, Benjamin D. Galvan, Lerenza L. Howard, Tiffany D. Kuo, et al. (Abstract)
Ammonia Tolerance of Exophiala Dermatitidis: A Tale of Two Fungi, Dennis J. Baumgardner and Jessica JF Kram (Abstract)
Abstract #1185035: Panhypopituitarism secondary to neurosarcoidosis with superimposed mycobacterium nebraskense meningitis, Mohammed Siddiqui and Tahira Yasmeen (Abstract)
Identifying pneumonia sub-types from electronic health records using rule-based algorithms, Harshad Hegde, Ingrid Glurich, Aloksagar Panny, et al. (Article)
Association of Natural Waterways and Legionella pneumophila Infection in Eastern Wisconsin: A Case-Control Study, Hannah M. William, Kayla Heslin, Jessica J. F. Kram, Caroline P. Toberna, and Dennis J. Baumgardner (Brief Report)
Association of fresh waterways and legionella pneumophila infection in eastern Wisconsin: A case-control study, Dennis J. Baumgardner MD, Jessica J F Kram, Caroline Toberna, et al. (Abstract)
1299: Personal protective equipment compliance: A quality improvement initiative, Hilary Brown, Lizabeth Copre, Catherine Larson, et al. (Abstract)
147: Seasonal influenza in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic: An example of viral interference?, Spencer Deleveaux and Essam Mekhaiel (Abstract)
Pneumonia, pneumocystis jiroveci, Thomas J. Hansen (Book Chapter)
Vincent stomatitis, Daniel V. Girzadas Jr and Edward N. Northrup (Book Chapter)
Works from 2021
Incidence of COVID-19 recurrence among large cohort of healthcare employees, Fitzpatrick, Anne Rivelli, Chris Blair, et al. (Article)
Traceability methods for cell line authentication and mycoplasma detection, Kate Dennert and Rajeev Kumar (Article)
Enhancing Tools to aid in Antimicrobial Stewardship Services in a Multi-State Health System, Ann Duy Vo, Meghan Murphy, and Dan Persells (Poster)
Personal Protective Equipment Compliance: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Hilary Brown, Lizabeth Copre, Cathy Larson, Stephanie Spacone-Perez, Laura Albanese, Sandra Weitzner, Mitali Shah, and Varsha Gharpure (Abstract)
Aggressive presentation of streptococcus constellatus, Abhinav K Vulisha, Riya Sam, Hassan Nur, et al. (Article)
Works from 2020
Clostridium paraputrificum: An atypical and rare case of septic arthritis mimicking an acute sickle cell crisis, Jordan Ciuro, Tania Little, Evan Hiner, et al. (Article)
Development of a 51-hospital Chicagoland regional antibiogram and comparison to local hospital and national surveillance data, David A Butler, Mark Biagi, Vikas Gupta, et al. (Article)
R-type bacteriocins of Xenorhabdus bovienii determine the outcome of interspecies competition in a natural host environment, Kishore Reddy Venkata Thappeta, Kristin Ciezki, Nydia Morales-Soto, et al. (Article)
Unusual presentation of pulmonary blastomycosis complicated by amphotericin-induced refractory electrolyte abnormalities, Pool Tobar, Alejandro Sanchez-Nadales, Elena Caldeira, et al. (Article)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa: an uncommon cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in an immunocompetent ambulatory adult, Ryan T Hoff, Ami Patel, and Alan Shapiro (Article)
Comparison of emergency department to hospital antibiograms: Influence of patient risk factors on susceptibility, Jessica Miller, Amina George, Sarah E Kozmic, et al. (Article)
Impact of mandatory infectious diseases consultation and real-time antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist intervention on Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia bundle adherence, Kellie Arensman, Jennifer Dela-Pena, Jessica Miller, et al. (Article)
The usefulness of procalcitonin in aiding physician assessment and treatment of potential serious bacterial infections, Jennifer K. Homa, Taylor A. Romdenne, Alex Christl, et al. (Article)
Clinical outcomes of patients treated for candida auris infections in a multisite health system, Illinois, USA, Kellie Arensman, Jessica Miller, Anthony Chiang, et al. (Article)
Prevalence of bloodstream infections in children with Short-Bowel Syndrome with a central line presenting to emergency department with fever, Amanda C Fifi, Liz Bayes, Eli Ehrenpreis, et al. (Article)
Cryptococcal meningitis in an immunocompetent patient with a ventriculo-pleural shunt, Raynieri Fernandez, Jose Henao, and Catherine Creticos (Article)
Diabetic myonecrosis: A poorly recognized complication in an adult with type 2 diabetes, Kevin G Buell and Saira R. Ajmal (Article)
Outcomes Associated With Insertion of Indwelling Urinary Catheters by Medical Students in the Operating Room Following Implementation of a Simulation-Based Curriculum, Trevor Barnum, Leah C. Tatebe, Amy L Halverson, et al. (Article)
Jamestown Canyon virus encephalitis in a heart transplant patient, Wajih Askar, Puneet Menaria, Vinay Thohan, et al. (Article)
Cryptococcal Antigen Testing in an Integrated Medical System: Eastern Wisconsin, Marianne Klumph, Brian Hoeynck, and Dennis J. Baumgardner (Brief Report)
Change in the mortality trend of hospitalized patients with Clostridium difficile infection: A nation-wide study, Mubeen Khan Mohammed Abdul and Sanjay Bhandari (Article)
Pneumonia, pneumocystis jiroveci, Thomas Hansen (Book Chapter)
Works from 2019
Recurrent urinary tract infections caused by Raoultella planticola after kidney transplant, Stacy Lynn Harmon and Iram Nadeem (Article)