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Alpha Defensin-1 Biomarker Outperforms Culture in Diagnosing Breast Implant-Related Infection: Results from a Multicenter Prospective Study.

Basta MN, White-Dzuro CG, Rao V, Liu PY, Kwan D, Breuing KH, Sullivan R, Mermel LA, Drolet BC, Schmidt S. Basta MN, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 Apr 1;151(4):706-714. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009982. Epub 2022 Dec 5. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023. PMID: 36729968

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Multicenter evaluation of blood culture contamination and blood cultures practices in US acute care hospitals: time for standardization.

Fabre V, Hsu Y-J, Carroll KC, Milstone AM, Salinas AB, Abbo LM, Bower C, Berry J, Boyd S, Degnan KO, Dhaubhadel P, Diekema DJ, Dress M, Feeser B, Fisher M, Flynn C, Ford BA, Gettler EB, Glasser LJ, Howard-Anderson J, Johnson JK, Karaba SM, Kim JJ, Kubischta A, Landrum BM, Martinez M, Mathers AJ, Mermel L, Moehring RW, O'Horo JC, Pepe DE, Qasba SS, Rittmann B, Robinson ED, Rodríguez-Nava G, Rosa R, Ryder JH, Salinas JL, Shah A, Schrank GM, Shelly M, Spivak ES, Stewart KO, Talbot TR, Van Schooneveld TC, Wasylyshyn A, Gadala A, Virk Z, Cosgrove SE. Fabre V, et al. J Clin Microbiol. 2025 Aug 13;63(8):e0053025. doi: 10.1128/jcm.00530-25. Epub 2025 Jul 11. J Clin Microbiol. 2025. PMID: 40643261 Free PMC article.

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Differences in microorganisms causing infection after cranial and spinal surgeries.

Pralea A, Walek KW, Auld D, Mermel LA. Pralea A, et al. Among authors: mermel la. J Neurosurg. 2023 Aug 18;140(3):892-899. doi: 10.3171/2023.6.JNS23751. Print 2024 Mar 1. J Neurosurg. 2023. PMID: 37877962

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Blood Culture Use in Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Units and Wards.

Fabre V, Hsu YJ, Carroll KC, Salinas AB, Gadala A, Bower C, Boyd S, Degnan KO, Dhaubhadel P, Diekema DJ, Drees M, Feeser B, Fisher MA, Flynn C, Ford B, Gettler EB, Glaser LJ, Howard-Anderson J, Johnson JK, Kim JJ, Martinez M, Mathers AJ, Mermel LA, Moehring RW, Nelson GE, O'Horo JC, Pepe DE, Robinson ED, Rodríguez-Nava G, Ryder JH, Salinas JL, Schrank GM, Shah A, Shelly M, Spivak ES, Stewart KO, Talbot TR, Van Schooneveld TC, Wasylyshyn A, Cosgrove SE; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Prevention Epicenters Program. Fabre V, et al. Among authors: mermel la. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Jan 2;8(1):e2454738. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.54738. JAMA Netw Open. 2025. PMID: 39813030 Free PMC article.

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Development and validation of a multivariable model predicting the required catheter dwell time among mechanically ventilated critically ill patients in three randomized trials.

Iachkine J, Buetti N, de Grooth HJ, Briant AR, Mimoz O, Mégarbane B, Mira JP, Valette X, Daubin C, du Cheyron D, Mermel LA, Timsit JF, Parienti JJ. Iachkine J, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Ann Intensive Care. 2023 Jan 16;13(1):5. doi: 10.1186/s13613-023-01099-9. Ann Intensive Care. 2023. PMID: 36645531 Free PMC article.

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Which trial do we need? Infectious and non-infectious complications of peripherally inserted central venous catheters and midline catheters.

Buetti N, Marschall J, Catho G, Timsit JF, Mermel L. Buetti N, et al. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2023 May;29(5):568-569. doi: 10.1016/j.cmi.2023.01.014. Epub 2023 Jan 20. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2023. PMID: 36682453 Free article. No abstract available.

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Clarifying Appropriate Use of Central Line Blood Cultures.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. JAMA Intern Med. 2025 Jun 1;185(6):742-743. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.0030. JAMA Intern Med. 2025. PMID: 40193092 No abstract available.

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Comment on: Central-line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) burden among Dutch neonatal intensive care units.

van Rens MFPT, van Boxtel AJH, Mermel LA. van Rens MFPT, et al. Among authors: mermel la. J Hosp Infect. 2024 Aug;150:174-175. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2024.03.024. Epub 2024 May 30. J Hosp Infect. 2024. PMID: 38823644 No abstract available.

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Healthcare personnel masking: current practices and gaps in standardized thresholds.

Gibas KM, Head T, Broadley M, Mermel LA. Gibas KM, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2026 May 26:1-8. doi: 10.1017/ice.2026.10469. Online ahead of print. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2026. PMID: 42187621

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Revisiting subclavian access in the ultrasound era: are we comparing sites or techniques? Author's reply.

Boulet N, Gavoille A, Roger C, Parienti JJ; 3SITES Study Group. Boulet N, et al. Crit Care. 2026 Mar 5;30(1):104. doi: 10.1186/s13054-026-05937-7. Crit Care. 2026. PMID: 41787408 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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Site-specific complications of central venous catheterization under systematic ultrasound guidance: a target trial emulation revisiting the 3SITES study.

Boulet N, Gavoille A, Iachkine J, Louart B, de Grooth HJ, Du Cheyron D, Roger C, Parienti JJ; 3SITES Study Group. Boulet N, et al. Crit Care. 2025 Dec 2;29(1):513. doi: 10.1186/s13054-025-05747-3. Crit Care. 2025. PMID: 41331661 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.

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Prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections-25 years later.

Mermel LA, Buetti N. Mermel LA, et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2026 Jan;47(1):111-113. doi: 10.1017/ice.2025.10300. Epub 2025 Nov 3. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2026. PMID: 41178308 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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Provider & nursing perspectives on the "panculture": opportunities for innovative diagnostic stewardship interventions.

Gibas KM, Mermel LA. Gibas KM, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol. 2024 Nov 11;4(1):e195. doi: 10.1017/ash.2024.451. eCollection 2024. Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol. 2024. PMID: 39563921 Free PMC article.

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Implementation of an initial specimen blood culture diversion device to reduce blood culture contamination: lessons learned.

Touzard Romo F, Auld D, de Abreu A, Roberts K, Jackson G, Whitehead V, O'Rourke E, Has P, Mermel LA. Touzard Romo F, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2025 Jan;46(1):108-109. doi: 10.1017/ice.2024.152. Epub 2024 Oct 25. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2025. PMID: 39449602 No abstract available.

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Microbes Causing Spinal Epidural Infection in Patients Who Use Drugs.

Pralea A, Has P, Auld D, Mermel LA. Pralea A, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2024 Sep 28;11(10):ofae553. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofae553. eCollection 2024 Oct. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2024. PMID: 39416991 Free PMC article.

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Impact of Catheter-Drawn Blood Cultures on Patient Management: A Multicenter, Retrospective Cohort Study.

Wales R, McCormick W, Matteo AB, Del Pozo JL, Has P, Mermel LA. Wales R, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2024 Jun 17;11(7):ofae339. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofae339. eCollection 2024 Jul. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2024. PMID: 38962523 Free PMC article.

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Should Blood Cultures Be Drawn Through an Indwelling Catheter?

Mermel LA, Rupp ME. Mermel LA, et al. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2024 May 2;11(5):ofae248. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofae248. eCollection 2024 May. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2024. PMID: 38770214 Free PMC article.

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Infections Associated with Medtronic Duet External Ventricular Drains - Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, January 2023-January 2024.

Gibas KM, Auld D, Parente S, Horoho J, Mermel LA. Gibas KM, et al. Among authors: mermel la. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2024 Apr 11;73(14):312-316. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7314a4. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2024. PMID: 38602895 Free PMC article.

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Venous Access: National Guideline and Registry Development (VANGUARD): Advancing Patient-Centered Venous Access Care Through the Development of a National Coordinated Registry Network.

Iorga A, Velezis MJ, Marinac-Dabic D, Lario RF, Huff SM, Gore B, Mermel LA, Bailey LC, Skapik J, Willis D, Lee RE, Hurst FP, Gressler LE, Reed TL, Towbin R, Baskin KM. Iorga A, et al. Among authors: mermel la. J Med Internet Res. 2023 Nov 24;25:e43658. doi: 10.2196/43658. J Med Internet Res. 2023. PMID: 37999957 Free PMC article. Review.

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Introduction to A Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections In Acute-Care Hospitals: 2022 Updates.

Yokoe DS, Advani SD, Anderson DJ, Babcock HM, Bell M, Berenholtz SM, Bryant KA, Buetti N, Calderwood MS, Calfee DP, Deloney VM, Dubberke ER, Ellingson KD, Fishman NO, Gerding DN, Glowicz J, Hayden MK, Kaye KS, Kociolek LK, Landon E, Larson EL, Malani AN, Marschall J, Meddings J, Mermel LA, Patel PK, Perl TM, Popovich KJ, Schaffzin JK, Septimus E, Trivedi KK, Weinstein RA, Maragakis LL. Yokoe DS, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Oct;44(10):1533-1539. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.158. Epub 2023 Oct 19. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023. PMID: 37855077 Free PMC article.

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Viable mpox in the inanimate environmental and risk of transmission.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Dec;44(12):2102-2103. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.149. Epub 2023 Sep 4. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023. PMID: 37665113 No abstract available.

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Executive Summary: A Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections in Acute-Care Hospitals: 2022 Updates.

Yokoe DS, Advani SD, Anderson DJ, Babcock HM, Bell M, Berenholtz SM, Bryant KA, Buetti N, Calderwood MS, Calfee DP, Dubberke ER, Ellingson KD, Fishman NO, Gerding DN, Glowicz J, Hayden MK, Kaye KS, Klompas M, Kociolek LK, Landon E, Larson EL, Malani AN, Marschall J, Meddings J, Mermel LA, Patel PK, Perl TM, Popovich KJ, Schaffzin JK, Septimus E, Trivedi KK, Weinstein RA, Maragakis LL. Yokoe DS, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Oct;44(10):1540-1554. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.138. Epub 2023 Aug 22. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023. PMID: 37606298 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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Antibiotic prophylaxis in penetrating traumatic brain injury: analysis of a single-center series and systematic review of the literature.

Ganga A, Leary OP, Sastry RA, Asaad WF, Svokos KA, Oyelese AA, Mermel LA. Ganga A, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2023 Feb;165(2):303-313. doi: 10.1007/s00701-022-05432-2. Epub 2022 Dec 19. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2023. PMID: 36529784 Free PMC article.

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Prevention of long-term catheter-related bloodstream infection with prophylactic antimicrobial lock solutions: why so little use?

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2023 Mar;29(3):288-290. doi: 10.1016/j.cmi.2022.11.021. Epub 2022 Nov 26. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2023. PMID: 36442801 Free article. No abstract available.

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Seasonality of healthcare-associated Stenotrophomonas maltophilia.

Auld DB, Has P, Mermel LA. Auld DB, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Sep;44(9):1500-1501. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.280. Epub 2022 Nov 23. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023. PMID: 36416200 Free PMC article.

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Midline Catheters: Could They Replace a Central Vascular Access Device?

Hadaway L, Mermel LA. Hadaway L, et al. Among authors: mermel la. J Infus Nurs. 2022 Jul-Aug 01;45(4):220-224. doi: 10.1097/NAN.0000000000000471. J Infus Nurs. 2022. PMID: 35820127 Review.

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Risk factors for early PICC removal: A retrospective study of adult inpatients at an academic medical center.

Shen BH, Mahoney L, Molino J, Mermel LA. Shen BH, et al. Among authors: mermel la. PLoS One. 2022 Jul 8;17(7):e0264245. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264245. eCollection 2022. PLoS One. 2022. PMID: 35802673 Free PMC article.

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Development and validation of a multivariable prediction model of central venous catheter-tip colonization in a cohort of five randomized trials.

Iachkine J, Buetti N, de Grooth HJ, Briant AR, Mimoz O, Mégarbane B, Mira JP, Ruckly S, Souweine B, du Cheyron D, Mermel LA, Timsit JF, Parienti JJ. Iachkine J, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Crit Care. 2022 Jul 7;26(1):205. doi: 10.1186/s13054-022-04078-x. Crit Care. 2022. PMID: 35799302 Free PMC article.

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The association between household and neighborhood characteristics and COVID-19 related ICU admissions.

Stephen AH, Andrea SB, Banerjee D, Arafeh M, Askew M, Lueckel SN, Kheirbek T, Mermel LA, Adams CA Jr, Levy MM, Heffernan DS. Stephen AH, et al. Among authors: mermel la. SSM Popul Health. 2022 Jun 15;19:101133. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2022.101133. eCollection 2022 Sep. SSM Popul Health. 2022. PMID: 35756546 Free PMC article.

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Risk factors and outcomes associated with external ventricular drain infections.

Walek KW, Leary OP, Sastry R, Asaad WF, Walsh JM, Horoho J, Mermel LA. Walek KW, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Dec;43(12):1859-1866. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.23. Epub 2022 Apr 26. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022. PMID: 35471129 Free PMC article. Review.

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Reducing ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection with intraoperative glove removal.

Walek KW, Rajski M, Sastry RA, Mermel LA. Walek KW, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Feb;44(2):234-237. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.70. Epub 2022 Apr 19. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023. PMID: 35438070 Free PMC article.

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Strategies to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update.

Buetti N, Marschall J, Drees M, Fakih MG, Hadaway L, Maragakis LL, Monsees E, Novosad S, O'Grady NP, Rupp ME, Wolf J, Yokoe D, Mermel LA. Buetti N, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May;43(5):553-569. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.87. Epub 2022 Apr 19. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022. PMID: 35437133 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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Routine catheter-tip cultures for assessing catheter-related bloodstream infections in randomised-controlled trials.

Buetti N, Mermel LA, Timsit JF. Buetti N, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. 2022 Feb;41(1):101006. doi: 10.1016/j.accpm.2021.101006. Epub 2021 Dec 14. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. 2022. PMID: 34920150 No abstract available.

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Antibiotic prophylaxis practices in neurosurgery: A Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) survey.

Sastry RA, Wang EJ, Mermel LA. Sastry RA, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May;43(5):662-664. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.488. Epub 2021 Dec 17. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022. PMID: 34915964 No abstract available.

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Re-evaluating expanding intravenous catheters in medical practice.

Vazquez R, Tennankore R, Shikanov A, Mermel LA, Love B, Burns ML. Vazquez R, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Health Sci Rep. 2021 Jul 1;4(3):e318. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.318. eCollection 2021 Sep. Health Sci Rep. 2021. PMID: 34250270 Free PMC article. Review.

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The basic reproductive number and particle-to-plaque ratio: comparison of these two parameters of viral infectivity.

McCormick W, Mermel LA. McCormick W, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Virol J. 2021 Apr 30;18(1):92. doi: 10.1186/s12985-021-01566-4. Virol J. 2021. PMID: 33931090 Free PMC article.

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Level of respiratory protection for healthcare workers caring for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients: A survey of hospital epidemiologists.

McCormick WL, Koster MP, Sood GN, Mermel LA. McCormick WL, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 May;43(5):681-683. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.74. Epub 2021 Feb 19. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022. PMID: 33602364 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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The future of masking.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Mar;43(3):403-404. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1439. Epub 2021 Jan 28. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022. PMID: 33504382 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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Elastomeric respirators: Expanding the "E" in PPE.

Koster MP, Mermel LA. Koster MP, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Jan;43(1):129. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.1377. Epub 2020 Dec 15. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022. PMID: 33317660 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis: Surgeons as Antimicrobial Stewards.

Miranda D, Mermel LA, Dellinger EP. Miranda D, et al. Among authors: mermel la. J Am Coll Surg. 2020 Dec;231(6):766-768. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2020.08.767. Epub 2020 Sep 16. J Am Coll Surg. 2020. PMID: 32947035 No abstract available.

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Health Disparities Among People Infected With Influenza, Rhode Island, 2013-2018.

Otero K, Mermel LA. Otero K, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Public Health Rep. 2020 Nov/Dec;135(6):771-777. doi: 10.1177/0033354920951151. Epub 2020 Aug 27. Public Health Rep. 2020. PMID: 32854565 Free PMC article.

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When should a patient with prior COVID-19 infection be placed in isolation precautions if readmitted months later?

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug;42(8):1022. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.408. Epub 2020 Aug 6. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021. PMID: 32758329 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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Disposition of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) whose respiratory specimens remain positive for severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) by polymerase chain reaction assay (PCR).

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov;41(11):1326-1327. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.286. Epub 2020 Jun 10. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020. PMID: 32517833 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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Keeping Hospitals Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic Finding inspiration in a father's credo.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. R I Med J (2013). 2020 Jun 1;103(5):8. R I Med J (2013). 2020. PMID: 32481771 Free article. No abstract available.

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Comparison of Common Respiratory Virus Peak Incidence Among Varying Age Groups in Rhode Island, 2012-2016.

Choe YJ, Smit MA, Mermel LA. Choe YJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 May 1;3(5):e207041. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.7041. JAMA Netw Open. 2020. PMID: 32401314 Free PMC article.

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Respiratory protection for healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep;41(9):1064-1065. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.175. Epub 2020 Apr 23. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020. PMID: 32321614 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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Pseudomonas Causing Catheter Infection in the Groin Area: A New Reason to Avoid Femoral Lines?

Parienti JJ, Join-Lambert O, Mermel LA. Parienti JJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Crit Care Med. 2020 May;48(5):773-774. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000004296. Crit Care Med. 2020. PMID: 32301777 No abstract available.

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How Should Surveillance Systems Account for Concurrent Intravascular Catheters?

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 Mar 2;3(3):e200400. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.0400. JAMA Netw Open. 2020. PMID: 32129863 Free article. No abstract available.

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Association of Human Eastern Equine Encephalitis With Precipitation Levels in Massachusetts.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 Jan 3;3(1):e1920261. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.20261. JAMA Netw Open. 2020. PMID: 32003815 Free PMC article.

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Do Bacteremic patients with end-stage renal disease have a fever when presenting to the emergency department? A paired, retrospective cohort study.

Weatherall SL, Chambers AB, Mermel LA. Weatherall SL, et al. Among authors: mermel la. BMC Emerg Med. 2020 Jan 9;20(1):2. doi: 10.1186/s12873-019-0298-2. BMC Emerg Med. 2020. PMID: 31918657 Free PMC article.

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Sequential use of povidone-iodine and chlorhexidine for cutaneous antisepsis: A systematic review.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Jan;41(1):98-101. doi: 10.1017/ice.2019.287. Epub 2019 Oct 17. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020. PMID: 31619301

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Clinical outcomes associated with the use of the NexSite hemodialysis catheter with new exit barrier technology: Results from a prospective, observational multi-center registry study.

Hoggard JG, Blair RD, Montero M, Moustafa MA, Newman J, Pergola PE, Saucier N, Wheeler CJ 3rd, Mermel LA, Ross JR, Beserab AD. Hoggard JG, et al. Among authors: mermel la. PLoS One. 2019 Oct 7;14(10):e0223285. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0223285. eCollection 2019. PLoS One. 2019. PMID: 31589644 Free PMC article.

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Possible Fatal Ciguatera Fish Poisoning?

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. R I Med J (2013). 2019 Sep 3;102(7):56. R I Med J (2013). 2019. PMID: 31480823 No abstract available.

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Opportunities Revealed for Antimicrobial Stewardship and Clinical Practice with Implementation of a Rapid Respiratory Multiplex Assay.

Weiss ZF, Cunha CB, Chambers AB, Carr AV, Rochat C, Raglow-Defranco M, Parente DM, Angus A, Mermel LA, Sivaprasad L, Chapin K. Weiss ZF, et al. Among authors: mermel la. J Clin Microbiol. 2019 Sep 24;57(10):e00861-19. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00861-19. Print 2019 Oct. J Clin Microbiol. 2019. PMID: 31413077 Free PMC article.

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Seasonality of respiratory viruses and bacterial pathogens.

Choe YJ, Smit MA, Mermel LA. Choe YJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2019 Jul 22;8:125. doi: 10.1186/s13756-019-0574-7. eCollection 2019. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2019. PMID: 31367346 Free PMC article.

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Evidence-Based Strategies and Recommendations for Preservation of Central Venous Access in Children.

Baskin KM, Mermel LA, Saad TF, Journeycake JM, Schaefer CM, Modi BP, Vrazas JI, Gore B, Drews BB, Doellman D, Kocoshis SA, Abu-Elmagd KM, Towbin RB; Venous Access: National Guideline and Registry Development (VANGUARD) Initiative Affected Persons Advisory Panel. Baskin KM, et al. Among authors: mermel la. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2019 Jul;43(5):591-614. doi: 10.1002/jpen.1591. Epub 2019 Apr 21. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2019. PMID: 31006886 Review.

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Ban the handshake in winter?

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2019 Jun;40(6):699-700. doi: 10.1017/ice.2019.58. Epub 2019 Apr 10. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2019. PMID: 30968791

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Drawing blood cultures through intravascular catheters: Controversy and update.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2019 Apr;40(4):457-459. doi: 10.1017/ice.2019.37. Epub 2019 Mar 6. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2019. PMID: 30837006 Review.

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Prevention of hospital-acquired respiratory viral infections: Assessment of a multimodal intervention program.

Mermel LA, Jefferson JA, Smit MA, Auld DB. Mermel LA, et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2019 Mar;40(3):362-364. doi: 10.1017/ice.2018.337. Epub 2019 Feb 15. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2019. PMID: 30767792

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Babesiosis-associated Splenic Rupture: Case Series From a Hyperendemic Region.

Patel KM, Johnson JE, Reece R, Mermel LA. Patel KM, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Clin Infect Dis. 2019 Sep 13;69(7):1212-1217. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciy1060. Clin Infect Dis. 2019. PMID: 30541016 Free article.

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Eye protection for preventing transmission of respiratory viral infections to healthcare workers.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018 Nov;39(11):1387. doi: 10.1017/ice.2018.232. Epub 2018 Sep 18. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018. PMID: 30226118 No abstract available.

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The great influenza centennial-what have we learned about the epidemiology and prevention of transmission?

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2018 Dec;24(12):1227-1228. doi: 10.1016/j.cmi.2018.07.001. Epub 2018 Jul 11. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2018. PMID: 30017971 Free article. No abstract available.

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Peripheral arterial catheter colonization in cardiac surgical patients.

Levinson AT, Chapin KC, LeBlanc L, Mermel LA. Levinson AT, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018 Aug;39(8):1008-1009. doi: 10.1017/ice.2018.127. Epub 2018 Jun 26. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018. PMID: 29941061 No abstract available.

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Visitor screening and staff sick leave policies in US hospitals.

Chow EJ, Smit MA, Mermel LA. Chow EJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018 Aug;39(8):1006-1008. doi: 10.1017/ice.2018.131. Epub 2018 Jun 21. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018. PMID: 29925446 No abstract available.

65

Antimicrobial Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Gas Plasma-Activated Catheter Lock Solution.

Bhatt S, Mehta P, Chen C, Daines DA, Mermel LA, Chen HL, Kong MG. Bhatt S, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2018 Jul 27;62(8):e00744-18. doi: 10.1128/AAC.00744-18. Print 2018 Aug. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2018. PMID: 29844050 Free PMC article.

66

More Than a Cold: Hospital-Acquired Respiratory Viral Infections, Sick Leave Policy, and A Need for Culture Change.

Chow EJ, Mermel LA. Chow EJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018 Jul;39(7):861-862. doi: 10.1017/ice.2018.94. Epub 2018 Apr 30. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018. PMID: 29708092 No abstract available.

67

Chronic Central Venous Access: From Research Consensus Panel to National Multistakeholder Initiative.

Baskin KM, Durack JC, Abu-Elmagd K, Doellman D, Drews BB, Journeycake JM, Kocoshis SA, McLennan G, Rupp SM, Towbin RB, Wasse H, Mermel LA, Toomay SM, Camillus JC, Ahrar K, White SB. Baskin KM, et al. Among authors: mermel la. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2018 Apr;29(4):461-469. doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2017.12.009. Epub 2018 Feb 15. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2018. PMID: 29456059 No abstract available.

68

My Mentor.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. WMJ. 2017 Dec;116(5):189. WMJ. 2017. PMID: 29357205 No abstract available.

69

Antibiotic resistance rates for Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical respiratory and bloodstream isolates among the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System from 2009 to 2013.

Appaneal HJ, Caffrey AR, Jiang L, Dosa D, Mermel LA, LaPlante KL. Appaneal HJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2018 Apr;90(4):311-315. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2017.11.022. Epub 2017 Dec 6. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2018. PMID: 29310949 Free PMC article.

70

Coordination of Infection Control Activities at the Healthcare System Level: Survey Results.

Jefferson J, Mermel LA. Jefferson J, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018 Jan;39(1):121-122. doi: 10.1017/ice.2017.257. Epub 2017 Dec 19. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018. PMID: 29254515 No abstract available.

71

Short-term Peripheral Venous Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections: A Systematic Review.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Clin Infect Dis. 2017 Oct 30;65(10):1757-1762. doi: 10.1093/cid/cix562. Clin Infect Dis. 2017. PMID: 29020252 Free article.

72

Hospital-Acquired Respiratory Viral Infections: Incidence, Morbidity, and Mortality in Pediatric and Adult Patients.

Chow EJ, Mermel LA. Chow EJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2017 Feb 3;4(1):ofx006. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofx006. eCollection 2017 Winter. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2017. PMID: 28480279 Free PMC article.

73

Comparison of linezolid and vancomycin lock solutions with and without heparin against biofilm-producing bacteria.

Luther MK, Mermel LA, LaPlante KL. Luther MK, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2017 May 1;74(9):e193-e201. doi: 10.2146/ajhp150804. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2017. PMID: 28438824

74

Ebola Preparedness Resources for Acute-Care Hospitals in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Study of Costs, Benefits, and Challenges.

Smit MA, Rasinski KA, Braun BI, Kusek LL, Milstone AM, Morgan DJ, Mermel LA. Smit MA, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2017 Apr;38(4):405-410. doi: 10.1017/ice.2017.6. Epub 2017 Mar 6. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2017. PMID: 28260535

75

Antimicrobial Resistance of Escherichia coli Urinary Isolates in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System.

Morrill HJ, Morton JB, Caffrey AR, Jiang L, Dosa D, Mermel LA, LaPlante KL. Morrill HJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2017 Apr 24;61(5):e02236-16. doi: 10.1128/AAC.02236-16. Print 2017 May. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2017. PMID: 28193660 Free PMC article.

76

Do Patients Get Whacked When Hospitals Get HACed?

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2017 Feb;38(2):249-250. doi: 10.1017/ice.2016.267. Epub 2016 Nov 28. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2017. PMID: 27890034 No abstract available.

77

Surveillance of Travel-Related Mosquito-borne Illness in Rhode Island.

Alang N, Glavis-Bloom J, Alexander-Scott N, Mermel LA, Mileno MD. Alang N, et al. Among authors: mermel la. R I Med J (2013). 2016 Jul 1;99(7):22-3. R I Med J (2013). 2016. PMID: 27379354

78

Comparison of alcoholic chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine cutaneous antiseptics for the prevention of central venous catheter-related infection: a cohort and quasi-experimental multicenter study.

Pages J, Hazera P, Mégarbane B, du Cheyron D, Thuong M, Dutheil JJ, Valette X, Fournel F, Mermel LA, Mira JP, Daubin C, Parienti JJ; 3SITES Study Group. Pages J, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Intensive Care Med. 2016 Sep;42(9):1418-26. doi: 10.1007/s00134-016-4406-4. Epub 2016 Jun 16. Intensive Care Med. 2016. PMID: 27311311 Clinical Trial.

79

Antimicrobial Stewardship in Rhode Island Long-Term Care Facilities: Current Standings and Future Opportunities.

Morrill HJ, Mermel LA, Baier RR, Alexander-Scott N, Dosa D, Kavoosifar S, Reece R, LaPlante KL. Morrill HJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2016 Aug;37(8):979-982. doi: 10.1017/ice.2016.99. Epub 2016 May 17. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2016. PMID: 27185014

80

Complications of Central Venous Catheterization.

Parienti JJ, du Cheyron D, Mermel LA; 3SITES Study Group. Parienti JJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. N Engl J Med. 2016 Apr 14;374(15):1491-2. doi: 10.1056/NEJMc1600131. N Engl J Med. 2016. PMID: 27074073 Free article. No abstract available.

81

Enterovirus D68 Infection in an Adult.

Ward NS, Hughes BL, Mermel LA. Ward NS, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Am J Crit Care. 2016 Mar;25(2):178-80. doi: 10.4037/ajcc2016955. Am J Crit Care. 2016. PMID: 26932922

82

Comparison of telavancin and vancomycin lock solutions in eradication of biofilm-producing staphylococci and enterococci from central venous catheters.

Luther MK, Mermel LA, LaPlante KL. Luther MK, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2016 Mar 1;73(5):315-21. doi: 10.2146/ajhp150029. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2016. PMID: 26896504

83

Screening of nursing home residents for colonization with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae admitted to acute care hospitals: Incidence and risk factors.

Cunha CB, Kassakian SZ, Chan R, Tenover FC, Ziakas P, Chapin KC, Mermel LA. Cunha CB, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Am J Infect Control. 2016 Feb;44(2):126-30. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2015.09.019. Epub 2015 Nov 26. Am J Infect Control. 2016. PMID: 26631643

84

Antibiotic Prescribing for Urinary Tract Infections in the Emergency Department Based on Local Antibiotic Resistance Patterns: Implications for Antimicrobial Stewardship.

Hudepohl NJ, Cunha CB, Mermel LA. Hudepohl NJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2016 Mar;37(3):359-60. doi: 10.1017/ice.2015.283. Epub 2015 Nov 26. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2016. PMID: 26607498 No abstract available.

85

Single fluorophore melting curve analysis for detection of hypervirulent Clostridium difficile.

Angione SL, Croote D, Leung JW, Mermel LA, Tripathi A. Angione SL, et al. Among authors: mermel la. J Med Microbiol. 2016 Jan;65(1):62-70. doi: 10.1099/jmm.0.000199. Epub 2015 Oct 29. J Med Microbiol. 2016. PMID: 26516039

86

Intravascular Complications of Central Venous Catheterization by Insertion Site.

Parienti JJ, Mongardon N, Mégarbane B, Mira JP, Kalfon P, Gros A, Marqué S, Thuong M, Pottier V, Ramakers M, Savary B, Seguin A, Valette X, Terzi N, Sauneuf B, Cattoir V, Mermel LA, du Cheyron D; 3SITES Study Group. Parienti JJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. N Engl J Med. 2015 Sep 24;373(13):1220-9. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1500964. N Engl J Med. 2015. PMID: 26398070 Free article. Clinical Trial.

87

Effectiveness of Minocycline/Rifampin vs Chlorhexidine/Silver Sulfadiazine-Impregnated Central Venous Catheters.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. J Am Coll Surg. 2015 Oct;221(4):891-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2015.07.004. J Am Coll Surg. 2015. PMID: 26364070 No abstract available.

88

Arterial Catheter Use in the ICU: A National Survey of Antiseptic Technique and Perceived Infectious Risk.

Cohen DM, Carino GP, Heffernan DS, Lueckel SN, Mazer J, Skierkowski D, Machan JT, Mermel LA, Levinson AT. Cohen DM, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Crit Care Med. 2015 Nov;43(11):2346-53. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000001250. Crit Care Med. 2015. PMID: 26262949

89

Specialty Society Clinical Practice Guidelines: Time for Evolution or Revolution?

Classen DC, Mermel LA. Classen DC, et al. Among authors: mermel la. JAMA. 2015 Sep 1;314(9):871-2. doi: 10.1001/jama.2015.7462. JAMA. 2015. PMID: 26237739 No abstract available.

90

The human-microbe metaorganism, evolution and extraterrestrial colonization.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Future Microbiol. 2015;10(8):1269-70. doi: 10.2217/FMB.15.49. Epub 2015 Jul 30. Future Microbiol. 2015. PMID: 26226293 No abstract available.

91

Influenza fever restrictions for healthcare workers and pandemic planning: time for reappraisal.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2015 Oct;36(10):1248. doi: 10.1017/ice.2015.173. Epub 2015 Jul 20. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2015. PMID: 26190801 No abstract available.

92

Insertion site for central venous catheters.

Mermel LA, Parienti JJ. Mermel LA, et al. JAMA Intern Med. 2015 May;175(5):861-2. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.36. JAMA Intern Med. 2015. PMID: 25938309 No abstract available.

93

Ethanol and Isopropyl Alcohol Exposure Increases Biofilm Formation in Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis.

Luther MK, Bilida S, Mermel LA, LaPlante KL. Luther MK, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Dis Ther. 2015 Jun;4(2):219-26. doi: 10.1007/s40121-015-0065-y. Epub 2015 May 3. Infect Dis Ther. 2015. PMID: 25935134 Free PMC article.

94

Infection control and prevention programs in integrated healthcare delivery systems in the time of ebola and enterovirus d68: the challenge before us.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2015 Feb;36(2):239. doi: 10.1017/ice.2014.49. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2015. PMID: 25633014 No abstract available.

95

Geographical variability in the likelihood of bloodstream infections due to gram-negative bacteria: correlation with proximity to the equator and health care expenditure.

Fisman D, Patrozou E, Carmeli Y, Perencevich E, Tuite AR, Mermel LA; Geographical Variability of Bacteremia Study Group. Fisman D, et al. Among authors: mermel la. PLoS One. 2014 Dec 18;9(12):e114548. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0114548. eCollection 2014. PLoS One. 2014. PMID: 25521300 Free PMC article.

96

Catheter tip cultures: are they really relegated to the archives of historical medical interest?

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Clin Infect Dis. 2015 Mar 15;60(6):975. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciu980. Epub 2014 Dec 11. Clin Infect Dis. 2015. PMID: 25501985 No abstract available.

97

Strategies to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in acute care hospitals: 2014 update.

Marschall J, Mermel LA, Fakih M, Hadaway L, Kallen A, O'Grady NP, Pettis AM, Rupp ME, Sandora T, Maragakis LL, Yokoe DS. Marschall J, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Sep;35 Suppl 2:S89-107. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014. PMID: 25376071 Free article. No abstract available.

98

A compendium of strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections in acute care hospitals: 2014 updates.

Yokoe DS, Anderson DJ, Berenholtz SM, Calfee DP, Dubberke ER, Ellingson KD, Gerding DN, Haas JP, Kaye KS, Klompas M, Lo E, Marschall J, Mermel LA, Nicolle LE, Salgado CD, Bryant K, Classen D, Crist K, Deloney VM, Fishman NO, Foster N, Goldmann DA, Humphreys E, Jernigan JA, Padberg J, Perl TM, Podgorny K, Septimus EJ, VanAmringe M, Weaver T, Weinstein RA, Wise R, Maragakis LL. Yokoe DS, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Sep;35 Suppl 2:S21-31. doi: 10.1017/s0899823x00193833. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014. PMID: 25376067 Free article.

99

Introduction to "A compendium of strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections in acute care hospitals: 2014 updates".

Yokoe DS, Anderson DJ, Berenholtz SM, Calfee DP, Dubberke ER, Ellingson K, Gerding DN, Haas J, Kaye KS, Klompas M, Lo E, Marschall J, Mermel LA, Nicolle L, Salgado C, Bryant K, Classen D, Crist K, Foster N, Humphreys E, Padberg J, Podgorny K, VanAmringe M, Weaver T, Wise R, Maragakis LL. Yokoe DS, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Sep;35 Suppl 2:S1-5. doi: 10.1086/678903. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014. PMID: 25264563

100

Antimicrobial lock solutions as a method to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Zacharioudakis IM, Zervou FN, Arvanitis M, Ziakas PD, Mermel LA, Mylonakis E. Zacharioudakis IM, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Dec 15;59(12):1741-9. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciu671. Epub 2014 Aug 25. Clin Infect Dis. 2014. PMID: 25156111

101

Intraoperative stopcock and manifold colonization of newly inserted peripheral intravenous catheters.

Mermel LA, Bert A, Chapin KC, LeBlanc L. Mermel LA, et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Sep;35(9):1187-9. doi: 10.1086/677626. Epub 2014 Jul 23. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014. PMID: 25111929 No abstract available.

102

Comparison of ML8-X10 (a prototype oil-in-water micro-emulsion based on a novel free fatty acid), taurolidine/citrate/heparin and vancomycin/heparin antimicrobial lock solutions in the eradication of biofilm-producing staphylococci from central venous catheters.

Luther MK, Mermel LA, LaPlante KL. Luther MK, et al. Among authors: mermel la. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2014 Dec;69(12):3263-7. doi: 10.1093/jac/dku281. Epub 2014 Aug 4. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2014. PMID: 25096074

103

A Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections in Acute Care Hospitals: 2014 Updates.

Yokoe DS, Anderson DJ, Berenholtz SM, Calfee DP, Dubberke ER, Ellingson KD, Gerding DN, Haas JP, Kaye KS, Klompas M, Lo E, Marschall J, Mermel LA, Nicolle LE, Salgado CD, Bryant K, Classen D, Crist K, Deloney VM, Fishman NO, Foster N, Goldmann DA, Humphreys E, Jernigan JA, Padberg J, Perl TM, Podgorny K, Septimus EJ, VanAmringe M, Weaver T, Weinstein RA, Wise R, Maragakis LL. Yokoe DS, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Am J Infect Control. 2014 Aug;42(8):820-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2014.07.002. Am J Infect Control. 2014. PMID: 25087135

104

A compendium of strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections in acute care hospitals: 2014 updates.

Yokoe DS, Anderson DJ, Berenholtz SM, Calfee DP, Dubberke ER, Ellingson KD, Gerding DN, Haas JP, Kaye KS, Klompas M, Lo E, Marschall J, Mermel LA, Nicolle LE, Salgado CD, Bryant K, Classen D, Crist K, Deloney VM, Fishman NO, Foster N, Goldmann DA, Humphreys E, Jernigan JA, Padberg J, Perl TM, Podgorny K, Septimus EJ, VanAmringe M, Weaver T, Weinstein RA, Wise R, Maragakis LL; Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). Yokoe DS, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Aug;35(8):967-77. doi: 10.1086/677216. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014. PMID: 25026611 Free PMC article.

105

Strategies to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in acute care hospitals: 2014 update.

Marschall J, Mermel LA, Fakih M, Hadaway L, Kallen A, O'Grady NP, Pettis AM, Rupp ME, Sandora T, Maragakis LL, Yokoe DS; Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. Marschall J, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Jul;35(7):753-71. doi: 10.1086/676533. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014. PMID: 24915204 Free article. No abstract available.

106

Adverse effects associated with ethanol catheter lock solutions: a systematic review.

Mermel LA, Alang N. Mermel LA, et al. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2014 Oct;69(10):2611-9. doi: 10.1093/jac/dku182. Epub 2014 Jun 2. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2014. PMID: 24891431

107

Introduction to "A Compendium of Strategies To Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections in Acute Care Hospitals: 2014 updates".

Yokoe DS, Anderson DJ, Berenholtz SM, Calfee DP, Dubberke ER, Ellingson K, Gerding DN, Haas J, Kaye KS, Klompas M, Lo E, Marschall J, Mermel LA, Nicolle L, Salgado C, Bryant K, Classen D, Crist K, Foster N, Humphreys E, Padberg J, Podgorny K, Vanamringe M, Weaver T, Wise R, Maragakis LL. Yokoe DS, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 May;35(5):455-9. doi: 10.1086/675819. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014. PMID: 24709713 Free PMC article.

108

Changing epidemiology of infections due to extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing bacteria.

Kassakian SZ, Mermel LA. Kassakian SZ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2014 Mar 25;3(1):9. doi: 10.1186/2047-2994-3-9. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2014. PMID: 24666610 Free PMC article.

109

A novel subtyping assay for detection of Clostridium difficile virulence genes.

Angione SL, Sarma AA, Novikov A, Seward L, Fieber JH, Mermel LA, Tripathi A. Angione SL, et al. Among authors: mermel la. J Mol Diagn. 2014 Mar;16(2):244-52. doi: 10.1016/j.jmoldx.2013.11.006. Epub 2014 Jan 13. J Mol Diagn. 2014. PMID: 24434086 Free PMC article.

110

What is the evidence for intraluminal colonization of hemodialysis catheters?

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Kidney Int. 2014 Jul;86(1):28-33. doi: 10.1038/ki.2013.527. Epub 2014 Jan 8. Kidney Int. 2014. PMID: 24402089 Free article. Review.

111

Diverse sources of C. difficile infection.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. N Engl J Med. 2014 Jan 9;370(2):182-3. doi: 10.1056/NEJMc1313601. N Engl J Med. 2014. PMID: 24401068 No abstract available.

112

Factors associated with hand hygiene compliance at a tertiary care teaching hospital.

Kowitt B, Jefferson J, Mermel LA. Kowitt B, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013 Nov;34(11):1146-52. doi: 10.1086/673465. Epub 2013 Sep 23. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013. PMID: 24113597

113

Reducing Clostridium difficile incidence, colectomies, and mortality in the hospital setting: a successful multidisciplinary approach.

Mermel LA, Jefferson J, Blanchard K, Parenteau S, Mathis B, Chapin K, Machan JT. Mermel LA, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2013 Jul;39(7):298-305. doi: 10.1016/s1553-7250(13)39042-4. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2013. PMID: 23888639

114

Clostridium difficile surveillance: a multicenter comparison of LabID events and use of standard definitions.

Baier R, Morphis B, Marsella M, Mermel LA. Baier R, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013 Jun;34(6):653-5. doi: 10.1086/670642. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013. PMID: 23651906 No abstract available.

115

Overtreatment of presumed urinary tract infection in older women presenting to the emergency department.

Gordon LB, Waxman MJ, Ragsdale L, Mermel LA. Gordon LB, et al. Among authors: mermel la. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2013 May;61(5):788-92. doi: 10.1111/jgs.12203. Epub 2013 Apr 16. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2013. PMID: 23590846

116

Clinical characteristics and outcomes in hospitalized patients with respiratory viral co-infection during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic.

Echenique IA, Chan PA, Chapin KC, Andrea SB, Fava JL, Mermel LA. Echenique IA, et al. Among authors: mermel la. PLoS One. 2013 Apr 9;8(4):e60845. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0060845. Print 2013. PLoS One. 2013. PMID: 23585856 Free PMC article.

117

Impact of catheter antimicrobial coating on species-specific risk of catheter colonization: a meta-analysis.

Novikov A, Lam MY, Mermel LA, Casey AL, Elliott TS, Nightingale P. Novikov A, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2012 Dec 3;1(1):40. doi: 10.1186/2047-2994-1-40. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2012. PMID: 23206897 Free PMC article.

118

Infection prevention and control during prolonged human space travel.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Clin Infect Dis. 2013 Jan;56(1):123-30. doi: 10.1093/cid/cis861. Epub 2012 Oct 9. Clin Infect Dis. 2013. PMID: 23051761 Review.

119

Compatibility and stability of telavancin and vancomycin in heparin or sodium citrate lock solutions.

LaPlante KL, Woodmansee S, Mermel LA. LaPlante KL, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2012 Aug 15;69(16):1405-9. doi: 10.2146/ajhp110256. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2012. PMID: 22855107

120

Severe group a streptococcus surgical site infection after thyroid lobectomy.

Karlik JB, Duron V, Mermel LA, Mazzaglia P. Karlik JB, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2013 Apr;14(2):216-20. doi: 10.1089/sur.2011.110. Epub 2012 May 21. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2013. PMID: 22612414

121

Meta-analysis of subclavian insertion and nontunneled central venous catheter-associated infection risk reduction in critically ill adults.

Parienti JJ, du Cheyron D, Timsit JF, Traoré O, Kalfon P, Mimoz O, Mermel LA. Parienti JJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Crit Care Med. 2012 May;40(5):1627-34. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0b013e31823e99cb. Crit Care Med. 2012. PMID: 22511140

122

Distinguishing characteristics between pandemic 2009-2010 influenza A (H1N1) and other viruses in patients hospitalized with respiratory illness.

Chan PA, Mermel LA, Andrea SB, McCulloh R, Mills JP, Echenique I, Leveen E, Rybak N, Cunha C, Machan JT, Healey TT, Chapin KC. Chan PA, et al. Among authors: mermel la. PLoS One. 2011;6(9):e24734. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0024734. Epub 2011 Sep 16. PLoS One. 2011. PMID: 21949746 Free PMC article.

123

How often is a work-up for Legionella pursued in patients with pneumonia? a retrospective study.

Hollenbeck B, Dupont I, Mermel LA. Hollenbeck B, et al. Among authors: mermel la. BMC Infect Dis. 2011 Sep 7;11:237. doi: 10.1186/1471-2334-11-237. BMC Infect Dis. 2011. PMID: 21899763 Free PMC article.

124

Defining bloodstream infections related to central venous catheters in patients with cancer: a systematic review.

Tomlinson D, Mermel LA, Ethier MC, Matlow A, Gillmeister B, Sung L. Tomlinson D, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Clin Infect Dis. 2011 Oct;53(7):697-710. doi: 10.1093/cid/cir523. Clin Infect Dis. 2011. PMID: 21890775

125

Peripheral venous catheter-related Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia.

Trinh TT, Chan PA, Edwards O, Hollenbeck B, Huang B, Burdick N, Jefferson JA, Mermel LA. Trinh TT, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2011 Jun;32(6):579-83. doi: 10.1086/660099. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2011. PMID: 21558770

126

Guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections.

O'Grady NP, Alexander M, Burns LA, Dellinger EP, Garland J, Heard SO, Lipsett PA, Masur H, Mermel LA, Pearson ML, Raad II, Randolph AG, Rupp ME, Saint S; Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee. O'Grady NP, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Am J Infect Control. 2011 May;39(4 Suppl 1):S1-34. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2011.01.003. Am J Infect Control. 2011. PMID: 21511081 No abstract available.

127

Seasonality of MRSA infections.

Mermel LA, Machan JT, Parenteau S. Mermel LA, et al. PLoS One. 2011 Mar 23;6(3):e17925. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0017925. PLoS One. 2011. PMID: 21468350 Free PMC article.

128

Summary of recommendations: Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-related Infections.

O'Grady NP, Alexander M, Burns LA, Dellinger EP, Garland J, Heard SO, Lipsett PA, Masur H, Mermel LA, Pearson ML, Raad II, Randolph AG, Rupp ME, Saint S; Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) (Appendix 1). O'Grady NP, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Clin Infect Dis. 2011 May;52(9):1087-99. doi: 10.1093/cid/cir138. Clin Infect Dis. 2011. PMID: 21467014 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

129

Impact of chlorhexidine bathing on hospital-acquired infections among general medical patients.

Kassakian SZ, Mermel LA, Jefferson JA, Parenteau SL, Machan JT. Kassakian SZ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2011 Mar;32(3):238-43. doi: 10.1086/658334. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2011. PMID: 21460508 Clinical Trial.

130

Guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections.

O'Grady NP, Alexander M, Burns LA, Dellinger EP, Garland J, Heard SO, Lipsett PA, Masur H, Mermel LA, Pearson ML, Raad II, Randolph AG, Rupp ME, Saint S; Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC). O'Grady NP, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Clin Infect Dis. 2011 May;52(9):e162-93. doi: 10.1093/cid/cir257. Epub 2011 Apr 1. Clin Infect Dis. 2011. PMID: 21460264 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

131

What is the predominant source of intravascular catheter infections?

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Clin Infect Dis. 2011 Jan 15;52(2):211-2. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciq108. Clin Infect Dis. 2011. PMID: 21288845

132

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization at different body sites: a prospective, quantitative analysis.

Mermel LA, Cartony JM, Covington P, Maxey G, Morse D. Mermel LA, et al. J Clin Microbiol. 2011 Mar;49(3):1119-21. doi: 10.1128/JCM.02601-10. Epub 2011 Jan 5. J Clin Microbiol. 2011. PMID: 21209169 Free PMC article.

133

Healthcare-associated infections: what can be done to reduce risk to our patients?

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Med Health R I. 2010 Sep;93(9):261-2. Med Health R I. 2010. PMID: 20957907 No abstract available.

134

Anti-infective external coating of central venous catheters: a randomized, noninferiority trial comparing 5-fluorouracil with chlorhexidine/silver sulfadiazine in preventing catheter colonization.

Walz JM, Avelar RL, Longtine KJ, Carter KL, Mermel LA, Heard SO; 5-FU Catheter Study Group. Walz JM, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Crit Care Med. 2010 Nov;38(11):2095-102. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0b013e3181f265ba. Crit Care Med. 2010. PMID: 20711070 Clinical Trial.

135

Continuous renal replacement therapy may increase the risk of catheter infection.

Parienti JJ, Dugué AE, Daurel C, Mira JP, Mégarbane B, Mermel LA, Daubin C, du Cheyron D; Members of the Cathedia Study Group. Parienti JJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2010 Aug;5(8):1489-96. doi: 10.2215/CJN.02130310. Epub 2010 Jun 17. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2010. PMID: 20558562 Free PMC article.

136

Quantitative analysis and molecular fingerprinting of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus nasal colonization in different patient populations: a prospective, multicenter study.

Mermel LA, Eells SJ, Acharya MK, Cartony JM, Dacus D, Fadem S, Gay EA, Gordon S, Lonks JR, Perl TM, McDougal LK, McGowan JE, Maxey G, Morse D, Tenover FC. Mermel LA, et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2010 Jun;31(6):592-7. doi: 10.1086/652778. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2010. PMID: 20402589

137

Preventing the spread of influenza A H1N1 2009 to health-care workers.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Lancet Infect Dis. 2009 Dec;9(12):723-4. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(09)70299-3. Epub 2009 Nov 4. Lancet Infect Dis. 2009. PMID: 19892599 No abstract available.

138

Transfusion-transmitted babesiosis in Rhode Island.

Asad S, Sweeney J, Mermel LA. Asad S, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Transfusion. 2009 Dec;49(12):2564-73. doi: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2009.02380.x. Epub 2009 Sep 16. Transfusion. 2009. PMID: 19761547

139

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization of house officers.

Barbosa AA, Chapin K, Mermel LA. Barbosa AA, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2009 Sep;30(9):912-4. doi: 10.1086/599775. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2009. PMID: 19642898

140

Swine-origin influenza virus in young age groups.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Lancet. 2009 Jun 20;373(9681):2108-9. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(09)61145-4. Lancet. 2009. PMID: 19541030 No abstract available.

141

Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of intravascular catheter-related infection: 2009 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Mermel LA, Allon M, Bouza E, Craven DE, Flynn P, O'Grady NP, Raad II, Rijnders BJ, Sherertz RJ, Warren DK. Mermel LA, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2009 Jul 1;49(1):1-45. doi: 10.1086/599376. Clin Infect Dis. 2009. PMID: 19489710 Free PMC article.

142

In vitro activities of telavancin and vancomycin against biofilm-producing Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis, and Enterococcus faecalis strains.

LaPlante KL, Mermel LA. LaPlante KL, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2009 Jul;53(7):3166-9. doi: 10.1128/AAC.01642-08. Epub 2009 May 18. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2009. PMID: 19451302 Free PMC article.

143

Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin and soft-tissue infection in HIV-infected patients.

Trinh TT, Short WR, Mermel LA. Trinh TT, et al. Among authors: mermel la. J Int Assoc Physicians AIDS Care (Chic). 2009 May-Jun;8(3):176-80. doi: 10.1177/1545109709335750. Epub 2009 May 7. J Int Assoc Physicians AIDS Care (Chic). 2009. PMID: 19423878

144

Are there differences in hospital cost between patients with nosocomial methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection and those with methicillin-susceptible S. aureus bloodstream infection?

Ben-David D, Novikov I, Mermel LA. Ben-David D, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2009 May;30(5):453-60. doi: 10.1086/596731. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2009. PMID: 19344266

145

Does influenza transmission occur from asymptomatic infection or prior to symptom onset?

Patrozou E, Mermel LA. Patrozou E, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Public Health Rep. 2009 Mar-Apr;124(2):193-6. doi: 10.1177/003335490912400205. Public Health Rep. 2009. PMID: 19320359 Free PMC article.

146

A cluster of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in hospital security guards.

Patrozou E, Reid K, Jefferson J, Mermel LA. Patrozou E, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2009 Apr;30(4):386-8. doi: 10.1086/596611. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2009. PMID: 19236283

147

Antimicrobial central venous catheters in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Casey AL, Mermel LA, Nightingale P, Elliott TS. Casey AL, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Lancet Infect Dis. 2008 Dec;8(12):763-76. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(08)70280-9. Lancet Infect Dis. 2008. PMID: 19022192

148

Strategies to prevent clostridium difficile infections in acute care hospitals.

Dubberke ER, Gerding DN, Classen D, Arias KM, Podgorny K, Anderson DJ, Burstin H, Calfee DP, Coffin SE, Fraser V, Griffin FA, Gross P, Kaye KS, Klompas M, Lo E, Marschall J, Mermel LA, Nicolle L, Pegues DA, Perl TM, Saint S, Salgado CD, Weinstein RA, Wise R, Yokoe DS. Dubberke ER, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008 Oct;29 Suppl 1:S81-92. doi: 10.1086/591065. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008. PMID: 18840091 No abstract available.

149

Strategies to prevent transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in acute care hospitals.

Calfee DP, Salgado CD, Classen D, Arias KM, Podgorny K, Anderson DJ, Burstin H, Coffin SE, Dubberke ER, Fraser V, Gerding DN, Griffin FA, Gross P, Kaye KS, Klompas M, Lo E, Marschall J, Mermel LA, Nicolle L, Pegues DA, Perl TM, Saint S, Weinstein RA, Wise R, Yokoe DS. Calfee DP, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008 Oct;29 Suppl 1:S62-80. doi: 10.1086/591061. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008. PMID: 18840090 No abstract available.

150

Strategies to prevent surgical site infections in acute care hospitals.

Anderson DJ, Kaye KS, Classen D, Arias KM, Podgorny K, Burstin H, Calfee DP, Coffin SE, Dubberke ER, Fraser V, Gerding DN, Griffin FA, Gross P, Klompas M, Lo E, Marschall J, Mermel LA, Nicolle L, Pegues DA, Perl TM, Saint S, Salgado CD, Weinstein RA, Wise R, Yokoe DS. Anderson DJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008 Oct;29 Suppl 1:S51-61. doi: 10.1086/591064. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008. PMID: 18840089 No abstract available.

151

Strategies to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute care hospitals.

Lo E, Nicolle L, Classen D, Arias KM, Podgorny K, Anderson DJ, Burstin H, Calfee DP, Coffin SE, Dubberke ER, Fraser V, Gerding DN, Griffin FA, Gross P, Kaye KS, Klompas M, Marschall J, Mermel LA, Pegues DA, Perl TM, Saint S, Salgado CD, Weinstein RA, Wise R, Yokoe DS. Lo E, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008 Oct;29 Suppl 1:S41-50. doi: 10.1086/591066. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008. PMID: 18840088 No abstract available.

152

Strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia in acute care hospitals.

Coffin SE, Klompas M, Classen D, Arias KM, Podgorny K, Anderson DJ, Burstin H, Calfee DP, Dubberke ER, Fraser V, Gerding DN, Griffin FA, Gross P, Kaye KS, Lo E, Marschall J, Mermel LA, Nicolle L, Pegues DA, Perl TM, Saint S, Salgado CD, Weinstein RA, Wise R, Yokoe DS. Coffin SE, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008 Oct;29 Suppl 1:S31-40. doi: 10.1086/591062. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008. PMID: 18840087 No abstract available.

153

Strategies to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in acute care hospitals.

Marschall J, Mermel LA, Classen D, Arias KM, Podgorny K, Anderson DJ, Burstin H, Calfee DP, Coffin SE, Dubberke ER, Fraser V, Gerding DN, Griffin FA, Gross P, Kaye KS, Klompas M, Lo E, Nicolle L, Pegues DA, Perl TM, Saint S, Salgado CD, Weinstein RA, Wise R, Yokoe DS. Marschall J, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008 Oct;29 Suppl 1:S22-30. doi: 10.1086/591059. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008. PMID: 18840085 No abstract available.

154

A compendium of strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections in acute care hospitals.

Yokoe DS, Mermel LA, Anderson DJ, Arias KM, Burstin H, Calfee DP, Coffin SE, Dubberke ER, Fraser V, Gerding DN, Griffin FA, Gross P, Kaye KS, Klompas M, Lo E, Marschall J, Nicolle L, Pegues DA, Perl TM, Podgorny K, Saint S, Salgado CD, Weinstein RA, Wise R, Classen D. Yokoe DS, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008 Oct;29 Suppl 1:S12-21. doi: 10.1086/591060. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008. PMID: 18840084

155

Potential economic impact of hospital-acquired infections in uninsured patients: a preliminary investigation.

Thompson J, Jefferson J, Mermel LA. Thompson J, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008 Aug;29(8):764-6. doi: 10.1086/590125. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008. PMID: 18631117

156

What happens when autogenous bone drops out of the sterile field during orthopaedic trauma surgery.

Kang L, Mermel LA, Trafton PG. Kang L, et al. Among authors: mermel la. J Orthop Trauma. 2008 Jul;22(6):430-1. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0b013e31817614f1. J Orthop Trauma. 2008. PMID: 18594310 No abstract available.

157

Trial of alcohol-based hand gel in critical care units.

Mermel LA, Boyce JM, Voss A, Allegranzi B, Pittet D. Mermel LA, et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008 Jun;29(6):577-9; author reply 580-2. doi: 10.1086/587812. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008. PMID: 18510471 Free article. No abstract available.

158

Knowledge and use of cumulative antimicrobial susceptibility data at a university teaching hospital.

Mermel LA, Jefferson J, Devolve J. Mermel LA, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2008 Jun 1;46(11):1789. doi: 10.1086/588050. Clin Infect Dis. 2008. PMID: 18462115 No abstract available.

159

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus transmission: the possible importance of unrecognized health care worker carriage.

Ben-David D, Mermel LA, Parenteau S. Ben-David D, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Am J Infect Control. 2008 Mar;36(2):93-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2007.05.013. Am J Infect Control. 2008. PMID: 18313510

160

Arterial catheters are not risk-free spigots.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Crit Care Med. 2008 Feb;36(2):620-2. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0B013E3181629898. Crit Care Med. 2008. PMID: 18216613 No abstract available.

161

Prevention of central venous catheter-related infections: what works other than impregnated or coated catheters?

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. J Hosp Infect. 2007 Jun;65 Suppl 2:30-3. doi: 10.1016/S0195-6701(07)60011-5. J Hosp Infect. 2007. PMID: 17540238 Review.

162

In vitro activity of daptomycin and vancomycin lock solutions on staphylococcal biofilms in a central venous catheter model.

LaPlante KL, Mermel LA. LaPlante KL, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2007 Aug;22(8):2239-46. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gfm141. Epub 2007 Apr 1. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2007. PMID: 17403700

163

Antimicrobial resistance of community-acquired bloodstream isolates of viridans group streptococci.

Yap RL, Mermel LA, Maglio J. Yap RL, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infection. 2006 Dec;34(6):339-41. doi: 10.1007/s15010-006-6656-5. Infection. 2006. PMID: 17180589

164

Microbial colonization of tourniquets used in orthopedic surgery.

Walsh EF, Ben-David D, Ritter M, Mechrefe A, Mermel LA, DiGiovanni C. Walsh EF, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Orthopedics. 2006 Aug;29(8):709-13. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20060801-08. Orthopedics. 2006. PMID: 16924865

165

The growth of infection control, impact of ICHE, and challenges ahead.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2006 Mar;27(3):325. doi: 10.1086/503020. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2006. PMID: 16532429 No abstract available.

166

Pandemic avian influenza.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Lancet Infect Dis. 2005 Nov;5(11):666-7. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(05)70246-2. Lancet Infect Dis. 2005. PMID: 16253881 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

167

Effect of a second-generation venous catheter impregnated with chlorhexidine and silver sulfadiazine on central catheter-related infections: a randomized, controlled trial.

Rupp ME, Lisco SJ, Lipsett PA, Perl TM, Keating K, Civetta JM, Mermel LA, Lee D, Dellinger EP, Donahoe M, Giles D, Pfaller MA, Maki DG, Sherertz R. Rupp ME, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Ann Intern Med. 2005 Oct 18;143(8):570-80. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-143-8-200510180-00007. Ann Intern Med. 2005. PMID: 16230723 Clinical Trial.

168

Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in southern New England children.

Dietrich DW, Auld DB, Mermel LA. Dietrich DW, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Pediatrics. 2004 Apr;113(4):e347-52. doi: 10.1542/peds.113.4.e347. Pediatrics. 2004. PMID: 15060266

169

What happens when automated blood culture instrument detect growth but there are no technologists in the microbiology laboratory?

Savinelli T, Parenteau S, Mermel LA. Savinelli T, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2004 Mar;48(3):173-4. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2003.10.001. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2004. PMID: 15023425

170

Pseudomonas surgical-site infections linked to a healthcare worker with onychomycosis.

Mermel LA, McKay M, Dempsey J, Parenteau S. Mermel LA, et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2003 Oct;24(10):749-52. doi: 10.1086/502125. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2003. PMID: 14587936

171

Micrococcus infection in patients receiving epoprostenol by continuous infusion.

Yap RL, Mermel LA. Yap RL, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2003 Nov;22(11):704-5. doi: 10.1007/s10096-003-1024-1. Epub 2003 Oct 24. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2003. PMID: 14576986 No abstract available.

172

Intracerebral tuberculoma misdiagnosed as neurosarcoidosis.

Cortez K, Kottilil S, Mermel LA. Cortez K, et al. Among authors: mermel la. South Med J. 2003 May;96(5):494-6. doi: 10.1097/01.SMJ.0000048150.02504.99. South Med J. 2003. PMID: 12911190

173

Risk of cutaneous vaccinia from health care workers who receive smallpox vaccine.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. JAMA. 2003 Feb 19;289(7):844-5 author reply 845. doi: 10.1001/jama.289.7.844. JAMA. 2003. PMID: 12588263 No abstract available.

174

Guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections.

O'Grady NP, Alexander M, Dellinger EP, Gerberding JL, Heard SO, Maki DG, Masur H, McCormick RD, Mermel LA, Pearson ML, Raad II, Randolph A, Weinstein RA; Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee. O'Grady NP, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2002 Dec;23(12):759-69. doi: 10.1086/502007. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2002. PMID: 12517020

175

Guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections.

O'grady NP, Alexander M, Dellinger EP, Gerberding JL, Heard SO, Maki DG, Masur H, McCormick RD, Mermel LA, Pearson ML, Raad II, Randolph A, Weinstein RA; Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee. O'grady NP, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Am J Infect Control. 2002 Dec;30(8):476-89. doi: 10.1067/mic.2002.129427. Am J Infect Control. 2002. PMID: 12461511 Review.

176

Guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections. The Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.

O'Grady NP, Alexander M, Dellinger EP, Gerberding JL, Heard SO, Maki DG, Masur H, McCormick RD, Mermel LA, Pearson ML, Raad II, Randolph A, Weinstein RA. O'Grady NP, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Pediatrics. 2002 Nov;110(5):e51. doi: 10.1542/peds.110.5.e51. Pediatrics. 2002. PMID: 12415057

177

Guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

O'Grady NP, Alexander M, Dellinger EP, Gerberding JL, Heard SO, Maki DG, Masur H, McCormick RD, Mermel LA, Pearson ML, Raad II, Randolph A, Weinstein RA. O'Grady NP, et al. Among authors: mermel la. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2002 Aug 9;51(RR-10):1-29. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2002. PMID: 12233868 Free article.

178

Re: sutureless securement device reduces complications of peripherally inserted central venous catheters.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2002 Aug;13(8):855. doi: 10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61999-x. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2002. PMID: 12171992 No abstract available.

179

Antimicrobial activity of a novel catheter lock solution.

Shah CB, Mittelman MW, Costerton JW, Parenteau S, Pelak M, Arsenault R, Mermel LA. Shah CB, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2002 Jun;46(6):1674-9. doi: 10.1128/AAC.46.6.1674-1679.2002. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2002. PMID: 12019075 Free PMC article.

180

Prevention of intravascular catheter infections--insights and prospects for hemodialysis catheters.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Nephrologie. 2001;22(8):449-51. Nephrologie. 2001. PMID: 11811007 Review. No abstract available.

181

Eradication of biofilm-forming Staphylococcus epidermidis (RP62A) by a combination of sodium salicylate and vancomycin.

Polonio RE, Mermel LA, Paquette GE, Sperry JF. Polonio RE, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2001 Nov;45(11):3262-6. doi: 10.1128/AAC.45.11.3262-3266.2001. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2001. PMID: 11600396 Free PMC article.

182

Guidelines for the management of intravascular catheter-related infections.

Mermel LA, Farr BM, Sherertz RJ, Raad II, O'Grady N, Harris JS, Craven DE; Infectious Diseases Society of America, American College of Critical Care Medicine, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. Mermel LA, et al. J Intraven Nurs. 2001 May-Jun;24(3):180-205. J Intraven Nurs. 2001. PMID: 11530364 Review.

183

Guidelines for the management of intravascular catheter-related infections.

Mermel LA, Farr BM, Sherertz RJ, Raad II, O'Grady N, Harris JS, Craven DE; Infectious Diseases Society of America; American College of Critical Care Medicine; Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. Mermel LA, et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2001 Apr;22(4):222-42. doi: 10.1086/501893. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2001. PMID: 11379714 Review. No abstract available.

184

Guidelines for the management of intravascular catheter-related infections.

Mermel LA, Farr BM, Sherertz RJ, Raad II, O'Grady N, Harris JS, Craven DE; Infectious Diseases Society of America; American College of Critical Care Medicine; Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. Mermel LA, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2001 May 1;32(9):1249-72. doi: 10.1086/320001. Epub 2001 Apr 3. Clin Infect Dis. 2001. PMID: 11303260 Free article. Review. No abstract available.

185

New technologies to prevent intravascular catheter-related bloodstream infections.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Emerg Infect Dis. 2001 Mar-Apr;7(2):197-9. doi: 10.3201/eid0702.010208. Emerg Infect Dis. 2001. PMID: 11294705 Free PMC article. Review.

186

Prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Ann Intern Med. 2000 Mar 7;132(5):391-402. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-132-5-200003070-00009. Ann Intern Med. 2000. PMID: 10691590

187

Spinal epidural abscess: correlation between MRI findings and outcome.

Tung GA, Yim JW, Mermel LA, Philip L, Rogg JM. Tung GA, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Neuroradiology. 1999 Dec;41(12):904-9. doi: 10.1007/s002340050865. Neuroradiology. 1999. PMID: 10639666

188

Reducing risks with antiseptic catheters.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Nursing. 1999 Apr;29(4):22. doi: 10.1097/00152193-199904000-00007. Nursing. 1999. PMID: 10578838 No abstract available.

189

Leptospirosis in an urban setting: case report and review of an emerging infectious disease.

Binder WD, Mermel LA. Binder WD, et al. Among authors: mermel la. J Emerg Med. 1998 Nov-Dec;16(6):851-6. doi: 10.1016/s0736-4679(98)00097-3. J Emerg Med. 1998. PMID: 9848699 Review.

190

Reducing risks with bacteriostatic flush solutions.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Nursing. 1998 Aug;28(8):32. doi: 10.1097/00152193-199808000-00017. Nursing. 1998. PMID: 9739249 No abstract available.

191

Outbreak of Shigella sonnei in a clinical microbiology laboratory.

Mermel LA, Josephson SL, Dempsey J, Parenteau S, Perry C, Magill N. Mermel LA, et al. J Clin Microbiol. 1997 Dec;35(12):3163-5. doi: 10.1128/jcm.35.12.3163-3165.1997. J Clin Microbiol. 1997. PMID: 9399513 Free PMC article.

192

Prevention of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection by use of an antiseptic-impregnated catheter. A randomized, controlled trial.

Maki DG, Stolz SM, Wheeler S, Mermel LA. Maki DG, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Ann Intern Med. 1997 Aug 15;127(4):257-66. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-127-4-199708150-00001. Ann Intern Med. 1997. PMID: 9265424 Clinical Trial.

193

The role of arbitrarily primed PCR in identifying the source of an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease.

Whitney CG, Hofmann J, Pruckler JM, Benson RF, Fields BS, Bandyopadhyay U, Donnally EF, Giorgio-Almonte C, Mermel LA, Boland S, Matyas BT, Breiman RF. Whitney CG, et al. Among authors: mermel la. J Clin Microbiol. 1997 Jul;35(7):1800-4. doi: 10.1128/jcm.35.7.1800-1804.1997. J Clin Microbiol. 1997. PMID: 9196197 Free PMC article.

194

Defining intravascular catheter-related infections: a plea for uniformity.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Nutrition. 1997 Apr;13(4 Suppl):2S-4S. doi: 10.1016/s0899-9007(97)00214-1. Nutrition. 1997. PMID: 9178302 Review.

195

Miller-Fisher syndrome associated with Campylobacter jejuni bearing lipopolysaccharide molecules that mimic human ganglioside GD3.

Salloway S, Mermel LA, Seamans M, Aspinall GO, Nam Shin JE, Kurjanczyk LA, Penner JL. Salloway S, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Immun. 1996 Aug;64(8):2945-9. doi: 10.1128/iai.64.8.2945-2949.1996. Infect Immun. 1996. PMID: 8757818 Free PMC article.

196

Bacteriology, safety and prevention of infection associated with continuous intravenous infusions.

Mermel LA. Mermel LA. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 1996 Mar;7 Suppl 1:S45-51. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 1996. PMID: 8735797 Review.

197

Community outbreak of Legionnaires' disease: an investigation confirming the potential for cooling towers to transmit Legionella species.

Keller DW, Hajjeh R, DeMaria A, Fields BS, Pruckler JM, Benson RS, Kludt PE Lett SM, Mermel LA, Giorgio C, Breiman RF. Keller DW, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Clin Infect Dis. 1996 Feb;22(2):257-61. doi: 10.1093/clinids/22.2.257. Clin Infect Dis. 1996. PMID: 8838181

198

The risk of midline catheterization in hospitalized patients. A prospective study.

Mermel LA, Parenteau S, Tow SM. Mermel LA, et al. Ann Intern Med. 1995 Dec 1;123(11):841-4. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-123-11-199512010-00005. Ann Intern Med. 1995. PMID: 7486466

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Controlling vancomycin-resistant enterococci.

Boyce JM, Mermel LA, Zervos MJ, Rice LB, Potter-Bynoe G, Giorgio C, Medeiros AA. Boyce JM, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 1995 Nov;16(11):634-7. doi: 10.1086/647028. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 1995. PMID: 8601683

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The significance of changing needles when inoculating blood cultures: a meta-analysis.

Spitalnic SJ, Woolard RH, Mermel LA. Spitalnic SJ, et al. Among authors: mermel la. Clin Infect Dis. 1995 Nov;21(5):1103-6. doi: 10.1093/clinids/21.5.1103. Clin Infect Dis. 1995. PMID: 8589128

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