Preventable HIV outbreaks reveal a deeper crisis: negligence, weak oversight, and broken healthcare safeguards.
By Yummna Hina Khan
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Unsafe injections fuel a growing HIV/AIDS crisis in Pakistan, turning hospitals into sources of harm.
By Yummna Hina Khan
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From Punjab to Islamabad, rising HIV cases reveal systemic negligence, stigma, and unsafe medical practices driving a recurring public health failure.
By Kiva Malick
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Pakistan’s HIV outbreaks expose unsafe injections, weak oversight, and a healthcare system repeatedly failing to learn from past preventable crises.
By Kiva Malick
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Gowns & respiratory viruses—nuance matters👀
🔹 HCW clothing contamination common; viruses persist
🔹 Limited protective effect (~29% studies)
🔹 Short-sleeve + good hygiene may be sufficient
Are gowns always necessary—or part of the problem?
#ESCMIDGlobal2026 #InfectionControl
Some thought-provoking papers from Nico Tom Mutters and Maaike van Mourik in Year in Infection Control. Which stood out for you? Where are you heading next on Day 2 at #ESCMIDGlobal2026? #InfectionControl #AMR
LLMs in infection surveillance show promise but limitations. They tend to overcall HAI (false positives), with variability in applying timing rules and surveillance criteria. Human confirmation remains essential. #InfectionControl #AMR #AI #ESCMIDGlobal2026
Innovating surveillance at scale. Re-using existing data sources may support or replace local surveillance, with high overall agreement, though discrepancies remain due to differences in data feeds. #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
Decolonisation strategies in focus. Universal decolonisation (CHG + mupirocin) was associated with a selection of fitter S. epidermidis lineages and more multidrug-resistant strains, highlighting the need to balance risks and benefits. #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
Where you sample matters. Hands/nares cultures identified more C. auris than axilla/groin in surveillance. #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) identifies potentially preventable transmission events. In a large study, ~1200 transmissions were considered preventable assuming successful intervention after the second case. #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
Now on stage in Hall ICM 14, Maaike van Mourik will cover six key topics in Year in Infection Control, from genome surveillance and Candida auris to decolonisation, neonates, innovations and tuberculosis. #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
That’s a wrap from Nico Tom Mutters. What did you learn and which papers will change your practice? Next up, Maaike van Mourik takes the stage. #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
Environmental transmission matters. Microplastics may promote stronger biofilm formation in E. coli, with higher AMR rates even after removal, suggesting a potential catalytic role in infection risk. #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
P. aeruginosa carriage matters. ICU pneumonia risk is ~6x higher with respiratory carriage and ~2x with perianal carriage, highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention strategies. #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
Same intervention, different conclusions. Earlier RCT showed no mortality benefit, while new meta-analysis suggests a reduction. A reminder to revisit practice as evidence evolves. #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
Selective decontamination (SDD) in ICU patients (~9,300, 26 ICUs) reduced new antibiotic-resistant organisms but did not lower in-hospital mortality vs standard care. #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
PPE de-escalation can reduce waste without increasing risk. In a Singapore study, switching to N95s alone cut ~440,000 gowns, ~400,000 kg CO₂e and ~$334,000 in costs, with no change in COVID-19 incidence among staff. #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
Less PPE, same outcomes? De-escalating to N95s alone showed no change in COVID-19 incidence among healthcare workers in a Singapore study. #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
What about gowns for #InfectionControl? Evidence is mixed. A systematic review (~2700 screened, 30 included) shows variable HCW clothing contamination (0–77.5%, median 1.4%), with no clear impact of aerosol-generating procedures. #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
In a PICC RCT (n=1098), occlusion was the most common cause of failure, highest in the chlorhexidine group (34% vs 17% hydrophobic vs 14% standard). Important limitations include pandemic bias and unfamiliarity with devices. #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
RCT in 3 Australian hospitals (n=1098) comparing PICC materials shows infection risk was highest in the chlorhexidine group, challenging assumptions about infection prevention strategies. #InfectionControl #AMR #PatientSafety #ESCMIDGlobal2026
AI for hand hygiene? Nico Tom Mutters suggests AI-enabled glasses to automatically monitor technique and support healthcare workers. A call to the audience—who wants to take this forward? #InfectionControl #AI #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
Hand hygiene is not just compliance, but quality. A systematic review found that of 8,358 studies, only 40 assessed how well it is done. Proper technique is often lacking despite compliance ranging from 23–93%. #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
Starting strong. Nico Tom Mutters kicks off Year in Infection Control, aiming to “catch the big fish” 🐟 and a few exotic ones too, with the most impactful papers. #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
Kicking off Year in Infection Control in Hall ICM 14, Nico Tom Mutters (Germany) takes the stage to review ~10 key papers shaping #InfectionControl this year. What themes will emerge? #AMR #PatientSafety #ESCMIDGlobal2026
Starting now in Hall ICM 14: What defined the year in #InfectionControl? This session reviews the top papers shaping practice and policy. #AMR #PatientSafety #ESCMIDGlobal2026
Starting in 15 mins! Year in Infection Control with chairs Ermira Tartari & Walter Zingg, and speakers Nico Tom Mutters & Maaike van Mourik. Don’t miss the top papers shaping #InfectionControl #AMR #ESCMIDGlobal2026
