Letter to the Editor
Background: Candidozyma auris (C. auris) is an emerging human fungal pathogen that was first discovered from a human external ear specimen from Japan in 2009 (Satoh et al. 2009 and Lockhart et al. 2023). However, a subsequent retrospective study found infections with C. auris as early as 1996 in South Korea initially misidentified as Candidozyma haemuli (Lee et al. 2011). The fungus has rapidly spread across six continents (Ahmad & Asadzadeh, 2023; World Health Organization [WHO], 2022). Extensive transmission has occurred in South Asia, South America, South Africa, and United States with some areas considered endemic (Jackson et al. 2019; Geremia et al. 2023; Reiner-McAfee et al. 2021; WHO, ...
ABSTRACT Background: Effective infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices are critical for preventing transmission of disease and maintaining population health, especially in long-term care homes (LTCHs). Canadian LTCHs rely extensively on personal support workers (PSWs) for care and IPAC implementation. However, their experiences are under-represented in IPAC programming within the LTCH settings. This study uses mixed methods to describe the perspectives of PSWs and identify factors influencing their IPAC knowledge to inform inclusive and effective IPAC implementation strategies in ...
ABSTRACT: Background: During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, hospitals were required to allow visitation while also adopting more effective approaches to managing patient care and family support. Balancing infection control practises with the emotional and psychological needs of patients and their families is essential. This study explores approaches to enhance visitation practices, thereby contributing to better patient outcomes and overall ...
ABSTRACT Background: Bloodstream infections are a significant cause of community morbidity and mortality, and their microbiological patterns can vary regionally. In British Columbia, the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island represent two major population centres with distinct demographic and exposure characteristics. Analysis of community blood culture data provides an opportunity to identify geographic differences in bloodstream pathogens and monitor regional antimicrobial resistance trends over ...
