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GMS Hygiene and Infection Control

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Krankenhaushygiene (DGKH)

ISSN 2196-5226

Welcome

GMS Hygiene and Infection Control is an international open access e-journal. The journal publishes research articles, review articles and case reports from the field of infection control and prevention. Please read the “Aims & Scope” for further information.

The journal offers experts from the field of infection control and hospital hygiene the opportunity to publish their results online. Every submission is subject to a thorough peer review. The articles are published in English language supplemented by a German abstract. They are available online for anyone interested: immediately, permanently and free of charge. The journal serves as official publication organ of the German Society of Hospital Hygiene (DGKH).

Up to 2012 the journal has been published under the title GMS Krankenhaushygiene Interdisziplinär.


Recent Publications
GMS Hygiene and Infection Control Volume 16

Case Report

Building-related illness (BRI) in all family members caused by mold infestation after dampness damage of the building

Kramer A, Wichelhaus TA, Kempf V, Hogardt M, Zacharowski K
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc32 (20211207)
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Research Article

SARS-CoV-2 surveillance and testing: results of a survey from the Network of University Hospitals (NUM), B-FAST

Heinemann S, Bludau A, Kaba H, Knolle P, Grundmann H, Scheithauer S
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc31 (20211122)
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Review Article

Review of microbial touchscreen contamination for the determination of reasonable ultraviolet disinfection doses

Hessling M, Haag R, Sicks B
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc30 (20211102)
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Memorandum

A European approach to infection prevention and control goals

Exner M, Christiansen B, Cocconi R, Friedrich A, Hartemann P, Heeg P, Heudorf U, llschner C, Kramer A, Merkens W, Oltmanns P, Pitten F, Sonntag HG, Steinhauer K, Tsakris A, Valinteliene R, Voynova-Georgieva V
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc29 (20211102)
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Research Article

Sensitivity analysis of SARS-CoV-2 aerosol exposure

Redder C, Fieberg C
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc28 (20211007)
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Review Article

Infection surveillance measures during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany

Köster AM, Bludau A, Devcic SK, Scheithauer S, Mardiko AA, Schaumann R
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc27 (20210914)
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Research Article

Dry-fog decontamination of microbiological safety cabinets after activities with SARS-CoV-2: cycle development and process validation for dry fogging with peroxyacetic acid

Teifke JP, Scheinemann H, Schinköthe J, Eschbaumer M, Melüh A, Streitz M, Freese H, Reiche S
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc26 (20210831)
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Research Article

Frequency of hlyA, hlyB, hlyC and hlyD genes in uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from UTI patients in Shiraz

Moeinizadeh H, Shaheli M
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc25 (20210830)
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Letter to the Editor

The use of antiviral Phthalocyanine mouthwash as a preventive measure against COVID-19

Vilhena FV, Brito Reia VC, da Fonseca Orcina B, Santos CA, Zangrando M, Cardoso de Oliveira R, da Silva Santos PS
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc24 (20210709)
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Letter to the Editor

Reply to the letter to the editor by R. Papke

Exner M, Bhattacharya S, Gebel J, Goroncy-Bermes P, Hartemann P, Heeg P, Ilschner C, Kramer A, Ling ML, Merkens W, Oltmanns P, Pitten F, Rotter M, Schmithausen RM, Sonntag HG, Steinhauer K, Trautmann M
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc23 (20210624)
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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the editor regarding “Chemical disinfection in healthcare settings: critical aspects for the development of global strategies”

Papke R
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc22 (20210624)
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Research Article

Infection control, prophylactic antibiotics, and testing for SARS-CoV-2 and PPE on German intensive care units: results from a national mixed methods survey

Dickel S, Grimm C, Popp M, Struwe C, Sachkova A, Golinski M, Seeber C, Fichtner F, Heise D, Kranke P, Meissner W, Laudi S, Voigt-Radloff S, Meerpohl JJ, Jabs J, Mutters NT, Moerer O, German CEOsys Study Group
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc21 (20210614)
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Research Article

Preclinical evaluation of passive disinfection caps with a long-term catheter for the prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infection in pediatric cancer patients

Simon A, Fahrendorf W, Hitschmann G
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc20 (20210531)
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Research Article

Investigation of an outbreak of Elizabethkingia meningoseptica on a pediatric intensive care unit

Erinmez M, Büyüktas Manay A, Zer Y
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc19 (20210531)
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Research Article

Surveillance of surgical site infections: methodical comparison of the IQTIG and KISS strategies

Rittmeier S, Waeschle RM, Artelt T, Fehling P, Suckow A, Siess M, Scheithauer S
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc18 (20210504)
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Case Report

COVID-19 infection as a trigger for new-onset type 1 diabetes in a susceptible individual – or just coincidence?

Kästner R, Harsch IA
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc17 (20210422)
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Letter to the Editor

Outbreak of infections with the COVID-19 virus mutation B.1.351 about four weeks after the second successful vaccination with BNT162b2

Ortloff A, Harsch IA
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc16 (20210419)
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Research Article

Symptoms, antibody levels and vaccination attitude after asymptomatic to moderate COVID-19 infection in 200 healthcare workers

Harsch IA, Ortloff A, Reinhöfer M, Epstude J
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc15 (20210419)
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Research Article

Infection prevention in catheter-interventional treatment of children and adults

Schneider H, Paul T
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc14 (20210324)
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Research Article

Molecular characterization of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium isolates from two German hospitals

Nürnberger L, Schmidt D, Szumlanski T, Kirchhoff L, Ross B, Steinmann J, Rath PM
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc13 (20210317)
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Research Article

Detection of Serratia marcescens in neonatal intensive care units requires a rapid and comprehensive infection control response starting with the very first case

Böhne C, Chhatwal P, Peter C, Ebadi E, Hansen G, Schlüter D, Bange FC, Bohnhorst B, Baier C
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc12 (20210315)
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Research Article

Antibody titers and rapid antigen testing in elderly patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia vs. staff of ICU and “Covid-19” wards

Epstude J, Skiba M, Harsch IA
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc11 (20210315)
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Research Article

School and kindergarten attendance and home schooling of pediatric cancer patients before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: results of a survey of the German Society for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology

Simon A, Siebald B, Stamm W, Graf N, Meier S, Schrappe M, Groll AH, Laws HJ, Lehrnbecher T
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc10 (20210305)
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Research Article

Partition walls as effective protection from bio-aerosols in classrooms – an experimental investigation

Epple P, Steppert M, Florschütz M, Dahlem P
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc09 (20210226)
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Research Article

Gloves use and possible barriers – an observational study with concluding questionnaire

Imhof R, Chaberny IF, Schock B
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc08 (20210222)
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Review Article

The impact of far-UVC radiation (200–230 nm) on pathogens, cells, skin, and eyes – a collection and analysis of a hundred years of data

Hessling M, Haag R, Sieber N, Vatter P
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc07 (20210216)
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Research Article

Prevalence and risk factors of colonisation with vancomycin-resistant Enterococci faecium upon admission to Germany’s largest university hospital

Bui MT, Rohde AM, Schwab F, Märtin N, Kipnis M, Boldt AC, Behnke M, Denkel LA, Kola A, Zweigner J, Gastmeier P, Wiese-Posselt M
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc06 (20210129)
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Research Article

Comparative in vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial activities of povidone-iodine and other commercially available antiseptics against clinically relevant pathogens

Tan EL, Johari NH
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc05 (20210126)
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Research Article

Sero-survey of measles virus antibodies among symptomatic children attending Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Adekola HA, Abdullahi IN, Emeribe AU, Faruku N, Uzairue L, Adeyemi Billyrose OM, Shuwa HA
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc04 (20210126)
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Research Article

Comparison of pre-analytical characteristics for molecular and serological diagnostics of COVID-19

Wendt R, Nickel O, Kalbitz S, Fertey J, Ulbert S, Wolf J, Lübbert C, Borte S
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc03 (20210119)
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Recommendation

Virucidal gargling and virucidal nasal spray

Kramer A, Eggers M, Hübner NO, Walger P, Steinmann E, Exner M
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc02 (20210118)
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Letter to the Editor

Is there a link between COVID-19 and cutaneous hyperesthesia? Confirmation of a recent observation

Harsch IA, Atudorei I, Frank K
GMS Hyg Infect Control 2021; 16:Doc01 (20210112)
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