Jordan Reinbold's annotated bibliography

S. aureus and mrsa surveillance summary. (2010, August 3). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/library/MRSA-Surveillance-Summary.html

A brief website by the CDC describing the prevalence of MRSA infections in US hospitals. The article then describes the burdens that invasive MRSA infections is putting on the hospitals in this country.

Herper, M. (2006, March 1). The most dangerous bacteria. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/2006/03/01/antibiotics-pfizer-cubist- cx_mh_0301badbugs.html

Website that includes a list of the top 6 most dangerous “bugs”. Along with the list, there is a link to a slideshow that contains pictures of each of the bacteria, and each picture includes a brief description.

Farra, A., Ransjö, U., Gårdlund, B., Settergren, B., & Kalin, M. (2003). Different trends in antibiotic resistance rates at a university teaching hospital. Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 9(5), Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.

This is a report on a 12 year study that was done at a university teaching hospital. The ICU’s were monitored for resistant bacteria and reported.The numbers show the slight rise of resistance. Within the report there is also a graphical table that lists all of the resistant bacteria found over the 12 year study. It lists them in order of prevalence, which includes the total number and the percentage that number represents.

Willemsen, I., Bogaers-Hofman, D., Winters, M., & Kluytmans, J. (2009). Correlation between antibiotic use and resistance in a hospital: temporary and ward-specific observations.Infection, 37(5), Retrieved from Ebsco Host database

This is a detailed report on a study in a hospital setting that looked into resistance of three specific antibiotics over time. The article contains quality statistical analysis and graphics.

E. coli. (2010, March 16). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/

This website serves as the CDC’s information hub for E. Coli. It contains links to background information, a questions and answers section, and also a current news section.

Chang , L. (2010, February 25). Mrsa slideshow: a closer look at mrsa. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and- treatments/slideshow-closer-look-at- mrsa?ecd=ppc_google_whatismrsa_Skin_MRSA-%09Overview++Facts++EducationandCauses_search&gclid=COmR54LKg%09KUCFY4B5wodmiYb8Q

A website in slideshow form that takes a close look at MRSA. It describes symptoms, how and who is infected, diagnosis and treatment, and MRSA in hospitals.

Tomasz, A. (1994). Multiple-antibiotic-resistant pathogenic bacteria -- a report on the rockefeller university workshop.The New England Journal of Medicine, 330. Retrieved from http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199404283301725

This article, which may be considered slightly outdated, is a report on a conference of scientists that met at Rockefeller University to discuss the rise of antibiotic resistance. It includes the dimensions of the problems, listing statistics of hospital born infections. The article also looks ahead to the future and has recommendations from the scientists that were gathered.

Indiana University (2006, October 12). Controlling Antibiotics And Antibiotic Resistance In Hospitals. ScienceDaily. Retrieved November 1, 2010, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061010022439.htm

Website that contains an article that states, with evidence, that hospitals that follow specific guidelines have lower reported cases of resistant bacteria. It also briefly describes the three philosophies used when prescribing antibiotics.

Weinstein, R. (2009). Controlling antimicrobial resistance in hospitals: infection control and use of antibiotics. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol7no2/weinstein.htm

This article by the CDC discusses strategies that can be used to reduce the spread of resistance in hospitals. These strategies include proper hand washing and better prescribing methods.

Vega, C. (2009). Efforts to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing: are they worth it? a best evidence review . Med Care, 46. Retrieved from http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/585456

This journal article discusses efforts that may reduce antibiotic resistance. Also included is a condensed list of proposed methods and there effectiveness.