41. Assessing Past vs Present COVID-19 Infection: A Survey of Criteria for Discontinuing Precautions in Asymptomatic Patients
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab466.041
Abstract: Abstract Background COVID-19 patients can remain positive by PCR-testing for several months. Pre-admission or pre-procedure testing can identify recovered asymptomatic patients who may no longer be contagious but would require precautions according to current CDC… read more here.
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171. The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare-Associated Infections
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab466.171
Abstract: Abstract Background The profound changes wrought by COVID-19 on routine hospital operations may have influenced performance on hospital measures, including healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Objective Evaluate the association between COVID-19 surges and HAI or cluster rates… read more here.
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297. Infectious Complications Associated with Tocilizumab Use in Patients Infected with SARS-CoV-2 at a Mid-Atlantic Hospital Consortium
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab466.499
Abstract: Abstract Background The IL-6 inhibitor Tocilizumab (TOCI) has been associated with infections in 5-8% of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. TOCI has now been recommended as a treatment option for select patients with COVID-19; however, the… read more here.
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306. Association of Antibiotic Use and Development Secondary Infection from Clostridium difficile, Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria, and Candida in Hospitalized Patients with History of COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab466.508
Abstract: Abstract Background There is increasing evidence that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 receive unnecessary antibiotics. The consequences of antibiotic overuse as it relates to antimicrobial resistance and development of secondary infections remains uncertain. The objective of… read more here.
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