A5014869938- Infections and bacterial resistance
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Travel-related health issues
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Complement system in diseases
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Burkholderia infections and melioidosis
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
Chicago Department of Public Health
2022-2025
NorthShore University HealthSystem
2023
University of Chicago
2023
Rush University Medical Center
2022
Measles, a highly contagious respiratory virus with the potential to cause severe complications, hospitalization, and death, was declared eliminated from United States in 2000; however, ongoing global transmission, infections still occur.On March 7, 2024, Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) confirmed case measles male aged 1 year residing temporary shelter for migrants Chicago.Given congregate nature setting, high transmissibility measles, low vaccination coverage among residents, had...
Abstract Background The emergence of antifungal resistance and propensity Candida auris to cause healthcare facility outbreaks severe outcomes in patients has deemed it a target pathogen for public health mitigation efforts. Data sharing between the Chicago Department Public Health (CDPH) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) allows surveillance central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs) facilities. We reviewed species with CLABSIs assess C. contribution over time. Methods...
Abstract Background Urgent care centers (UCC) face unique challenges such as high patient volume and turnover, contributing to increased overall antibiotic prescriptions inappropriate prescribing. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) obtained the IQVIA Longitudinal Prescription Medical Claims dataset evaluate prescribing trends between 2019-2022 in UCC, including appropriateness. Methods We analyzed data from 2019-2022, restricted encounters with UCC providers. were linked...
Drug-resistant shigellosis is increasing, particularly among men who have sex with (MSM). During July-October 2022, an extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Shigella sonnei cluster of 9 patients was identified in Chicago, whom 8 were MSM and 6 festival attendees. The also included 4 domestic travelers to Chicago. Sexual health care for should include diagnosis prevention.
Patterns of shedding replication-competent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in or critical COVID-19 are not well characterized. We investigated the duration SARS-CoV-2 upper and lower airway specimens from patients with disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Abstract Background In July 2022, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) was notified four residents with Elizabethkingia (Ek) infections at a ventilator-capable skilled nursing facility (vSNF A). The reviewed microbiology records, identified six additional cases and CDPH initiated an investigation. Methods A case-patient defined as resident vSNF Ek spp. from clinical specimen. Information collected via case report form regarding risk factors for infection. Site visits were conducted...
Abstract This report summarizes risk assessment interviews and follow-up with health care personnel (HCP) after exposure to patients mpox disease during 17 May 8 July 2022. HCP-case interactions were assessed using a standard questionnaire categorize the associated patient encounters. We 150 among 142 HCP 30 cases. Four (2.7%) defined as high risk, 5 (3.3%) intermediate, 107 (71.3%) low, 31 (20.7%) no risk. High intermediate exposures offered postexposure prophylaxis; 4 accepted. No...
Abstract Background Identifying the source of healthcare personnel (HCP) coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is important to guide occupational safety efforts. We used a combined whole genome sequencing (WGS) and epidemiologic approach investigate HCP COVID-19 at tertiary-care center early in pandemic. Methods Remnant nasopharyngeal swab samples from patients with polymerase chain reaction–proven period complete sample retention (14 March 2020 10 April 2020) Rush University Medical Center...