E. Chorianopoulou, M. Baka, D. Charalampopoulos, G. Christopoulou, G. Dimitriou, A. Drougia, C. Gaitana, G. Karavana, M. Koropouli, S. Kouni, E. Kourkouni, A. Lourida, I. Papadatos, E. Roilides, A. Syrogianni, E. Tsouvala, T. Zaoutis E
36th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2018)
Malmö, Sweeden, May 28- June 2, 2018
BACKGROUND: Hand hygiene (HH) is the most important measure to prevent healthcare associated infections and avoid transmission of pathogens . The aim of this study was to determine HH compliance rates in pediatric units and identify barriers to compliance among health-care workers (HCWs).
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E. Kourkouni , G. Baroutis , E. Chorianopoulou , E. Fanaraki , D. Gkentzi , V. Giapros , I. Grivea , K. Kaisari , A. Kapetanaki , S. Karagianni , G. Kourlaba, M. Lithoxopoulou , S. Maistreli , A. Nika , V. Papaevangelou , S. Polychronopoulou , C. Thomou , E. Zaoutis
36th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2018)
Malmö, Sweeden, May 28- June 2, 2018
BACKGROUND: Active daily surveillance of central line days (CLDs) in the assessment of CLABSI rates is time consuming and burdensome for healthcare workers. Sampling of denominator data is a method that could reduce the time necessary to conduct active surveillance. Our objective was to evaluate the accuracy of CLD estimates using various sampling strategies in neonatal and pediatric departments in Greece and to assess the impact on CLABSI rates.
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I. Kopsidas, F. Dasoula, C. Mystakelis, E. Kourkouni, D. Maritsi, G. Vartzelis, M. Tsolia, N. Spyridis
36th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2018)
Malmö, Sweeden, May 28- June 2, 2018
BACKGROUND: Flu and pertussis vaccines are recommended in pregnancy as an important measure for preventing infection to mothers and newborns. Although there is good evidence on safety of both vaccines, uptake is very low in Greece.We aimed to describe the knowledge and attitude of mothers in Greece on vaccination during pregnancy and identify barriers and facilitators that could be used to increase uptake.
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I. Kopsidas, C. Kortsalioudaki, E. Kourkouni, N. Spyridis, T. Zaoutis, P. Heath
36th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2018)
Malmö, Sweeden, May 28- June 2, 2018
BACKGROUND: Bacterial meningitis is a serious condition in neonates, associated with high mortality and long-term significant sequelae which has not improved in decades, despite the advent of improved antimicrobial-therapy. Clinical presentation of neonatal meningitis is non-specific and affected babies cannot be easily distinguished from those with other septic foci or even unwell babies without infections. Timely and appropriate antibiotic-therapy may promote more favorable outcomes. The study aims to describe the neonates treated for meningitis in an infection-surveillance network and the pathogens involved.
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C. Kortsalioudaki, I. Kopsidas, E. kourkouni, N. Spyridis, T. Zaoutis, P. Heath
36th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2018)
Malmö, Sweeden, May 28- June 2, 2018
BACKGROUND: Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality especially for the hospitalised neonate. Late preterm (LP) neonates may have a different epidemiology of infections as compared with term neonates, and be at higher risk of infections due to their more immature immune system and the need for NNU-admission after birth. Little data about the risks and epidemiology of infection in LP are published. This study compares the demographics and pathogens responsible for sepsis in the LP infant through the neonIN surveillance network.
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