1998
Nosocomial Candida glabrata Colonization: an Epidemiologic Study
Vazquez J, Dembry L, Sanchez V, Vazquez M, Sobel J, Dmuchowski C, Zervos M. Nosocomial Candida glabrata Colonization: an Epidemiologic Study. Journal Of Clinical Microbiology 1998, 36: 421-426. PMID: 9466752, PMCID: PMC104553, DOI: 10.1128/jcm.36.2.421-426.1998.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBone Marrow TransplantationCandidaCandidiasisChildChild, PreschoolCross InfectionDNA, FungalEnvironmental MicrobiologyFemaleHandHealth PersonnelHospitalizationHospitals, UniversityHumansIntensive Care UnitsMaleMiddle AgedMolecular EpidemiologyPolymorphism, Restriction Fragment LengthProspective StudiesRisk FactorsConceptsNosocomial acquisitionC. glabrataMedical intensive care unitBone marrow transplant unitPrior antimicrobial useDuration of hospitalizationIntensive care unitMarrow transplant unitSignificant risk factorsImportant nosocomial pathogenStrain typesSame strain typeCare unitTransplant unitUniversity HospitalRisk factorsEpidemiologic studiesPatientsC. glabrata strainsEnvironmental surfacesHospital personnelNosocomial pathogenAntimicrobial useIdentical strainsHospital environment
1993
Nosocomial Acquisition of Candida albicans: An Epidemiologic Study
Vazquez J, Sanchez V, Dmuchowski C, Dembry L, Sobel J, Zervos M. Nosocomial Acquisition of Candida albicans: An Epidemiologic Study. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 1993, 168: 195-201. PMID: 8515108, DOI: 10.1093/infdis/168.1.195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNosocomial acquisitionMedical intensive care unitBone marrow transplant unitIntensive care unitMarrow transplant unitIndirect patient contactC. albicansPrior antibioticsCare unitProspective studyTransplant unitUniversity HospitalRisk factorsEpidemiologic studiesPatient contactPatientsEnvironmental surfacesHospital personnelCandida albicansIdentical strainsStrain typesAdmissionLength of timeRestriction enzyme analysisAlbicans