Current Environment: Production

English | Education

Undergraduate School

Cornell University

1999, Ithaca, NY

Medical School

St. George's University School of Medicine

2005, Grenada, West Indies

Internship

St. Vincent's Hospital/NY Medical College

2008, New York, NY

Residency

NY Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

New York

English | Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

1997, Boston, MA

Internship

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

1998, Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

2000, Boston, MA

Residency

Chief Residency

Boston Children's Hospital

2001, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Boston Children's Hospital

2004, Boston, MA

Graduate School

MPH

Harvard School of Public Health

2004, Boston, MA

English | Publications

  1. Comparative effectiveness of metronidazole and vancomycin for treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection in hospitalized children. Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol. 2025; 5(1):e74. View Comparative effectiveness of metronidazole and vancomycin for treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection in hospitalized children. Abstract

  2. Rotavirus Vaccination in the NICU: It's Time to Turn Opportunity Into Action. Pediatrics. 2025 Jan 01; 155(1). View Rotavirus Vaccination in the NICU: It's Time to Turn Opportunity Into Action. Abstract

  3. Respiratory equality: let's stop playing favorites with COVID-19 in the healthcare setting. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Dec 04; 1-2. View Respiratory equality: let's stop playing favorites with COVID-19 in the healthcare setting. Abstract

  4. Risk factors for central line-associated bloodstream infection in the pediatric intensive care setting despite standard prevention measures. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Oct 10; 1-9. View Risk factors for central line-associated bloodstream infection in the pediatric intensive care setting despite standard prevention measures. Abstract

  5. Impact and learner perspectives of a spaced-education platform to assess hand hygiene auditor competency. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Sep 18; 1-5. View Impact and learner perspectives of a spaced-education platform to assess hand hygiene auditor competency. Abstract

  6. Going Down the Rabbit Hole. N Engl J Med. 2024 Aug 01; 391(5):454-459. View Going Down the Rabbit Hole. Abstract

  7. Pediatric Tuberculosis Infection Care Facilitators and Barriers: A Qualitative Study. Pediatrics. 2024 Mar 01; 153(3). View Pediatric Tuberculosis Infection Care Facilitators and Barriers: A Qualitative Study. Abstract

  8. Area-Based Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Latent Tuberculosis Infection in a Low-Prevalence Setting. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2023 09 06; 109(3):595-599. View Area-Based Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Latent Tuberculosis Infection in a Low-Prevalence Setting. Abstract

  9. How Should We Determine the Role of Bezlotoxumab for Pediatric Clostridioides difficile Infection? J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2023 06 30; 12(6):332-333. View How Should We Determine the Role of Bezlotoxumab for Pediatric Clostridioides difficile Infection? Abstract

  10. Redefining Clostridioides difficile infection antibiotic response and clinical outcomes. Lancet Infect Dis. 2023 07; 23(7):e259-e265. View Redefining Clostridioides difficile infection antibiotic response and clinical outcomes. Abstract

  11. Strategies to prevent Clostridioides difficile infections in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 04; 44(4):527-549. View Strategies to prevent Clostridioides difficile infections in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update. Abstract

  12. Using a human factors framework to assess clinician perceptions of and barriers to high reliability in hand hygiene. Am J Infect Control. 2023 05; 51(5):514-519. View Using a human factors framework to assess clinician perceptions of and barriers to high reliability in hand hygiene. Abstract

  13. Use of expert consensus to develop a shared list of procedures with potential for aerosol generation during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol. 2023; 3(1):e44. View Use of expert consensus to develop a shared list of procedures with potential for aerosol generation during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Abstract

  14. Baseline stool toxin concentration is associated with risk of recurrence in children with Clostridioides difficile infection. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 09; 44(9):1403-1409. View Baseline stool toxin concentration is associated with risk of recurrence in children with Clostridioides difficile infection. Abstract

  15. Interferon Gamma Release Assay Results and Testing Trends Among Patients Younger Than 2 Years Old at Two US Health Centers. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2023 03 01; 42(3):189-194. View Interferon Gamma Release Assay Results and Testing Trends Among Patients Younger Than 2 Years Old at Two US Health Centers. Abstract

  16. Preventing pediatric catheter-associated urinary tract infections utilizing urinary catheter Kamishibai cards (K-cards). Am J Infect Control. 2023 08; 51(8):919-925. View Preventing pediatric catheter-associated urinary tract infections utilizing urinary catheter Kamishibai cards (K-cards). Abstract

  17. Stool Toxin Concentration Does Not Distinguish Clostridioides difficile Infection from Colonization in Children Less Than 3 Years of Age. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2022 Oct 25; 11(10):454-458. View Stool Toxin Concentration Does Not Distinguish Clostridioides difficile Infection from Colonization in Children Less Than 3 Years of Age. Abstract

  18. Increasing Use Of Interferon Gamma Release Assays Among Children =2 Years of Age in a Setting With Low Tuberculosis Prevalence. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2022 12 01; 41(12):e534-e537. View Increasing Use Of Interferon Gamma Release Assays Among Children =2 Years of Age in a Setting With Low Tuberculosis Prevalence. Abstract

  19. Multicenter Analysis of Attrition from the Pediatric Tuberculosis Infection Care Cascade in Boston. J Pediatr. 2023 02; 253:181-188.e5. View Multicenter Analysis of Attrition from the Pediatric Tuberculosis Infection Care Cascade in Boston. Abstract

  20. Association of Diagnostic Stewardship for Blood Cultures in Critically Ill Children With Culture Rates, Antibiotic Use, and Patient Outcomes: Results of the Bright STAR Collaborative. JAMA Pediatr. 2022 07 01; 176(7):690-698. View Association of Diagnostic Stewardship for Blood Cultures in Critically Ill Children With Culture Rates, Antibiotic Use, and Patient Outcomes: Results of the Bright STAR Collaborative. Abstract

  21. Impact of decreasing vancomycin exposure on acute kidney injury in stem cell transplant recipients. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 10; 43(10):1375-1381. View Impact of decreasing vancomycin exposure on acute kidney injury in stem cell transplant recipients. Abstract

  22. Clostridioides difficile Infection in Children: The Role of Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2021 Nov 17; 10(Supplement_3):S64-S68. View Clostridioides difficile Infection in Children: The Role of Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship. Abstract

  23. Novel Deployment of Pediatric Biocontainment Unit Nurses in Response to COVID-19. Am J Nurs. 2021 Nov 01; 121(11):53-58. View Novel Deployment of Pediatric Biocontainment Unit Nurses in Response to COVID-19. Abstract

  24. Mycobacterium chimaera Outbreak Management and Outcomes at a Large Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Center. Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 08; 114(2):552-559. View Mycobacterium chimaera Outbreak Management and Outcomes at a Large Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Center. Abstract

  25. Predictive Value of Direct Disk Diffusion Testing from Positive Blood Cultures in a Children's Hospital and Its Utility in Antimicrobial Stewardship. J Clin Microbiol. 2021 05 19; 59(6). View Predictive Value of Direct Disk Diffusion Testing from Positive Blood Cultures in a Children's Hospital and Its Utility in Antimicrobial Stewardship. Abstract

  26. Toxocara Myopericarditis and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in a Young Girl. Case Rep Pediatr. 2021; 2021:5526968. View Toxocara Myopericarditis and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in a Young Girl. Abstract

  27. A scoping review of paediatric latent tuberculosis infection care cascades: initial steps are lacking. BMJ Glob Health. 2021 05; 6(5). View A scoping review of paediatric latent tuberculosis infection care cascades: initial steps are lacking. Abstract

  28. Risk factors for pediatric surgical site infection following neurosurgical procedures for hydrocephalus: a retrospective single-center cohort study. BMC Anesthesiol. 2021 04 21; 21(1):124. View Risk factors for pediatric surgical site infection following neurosurgical procedures for hydrocephalus: a retrospective single-center cohort study. Abstract

  29. Leadership Training in Pediatric Residency Programs: Identifying Content, Characterizing Practice, and Planning for the Future. Acad Pediatr. 2021 07; 21(5):772-776. View Leadership Training in Pediatric Residency Programs: Identifying Content, Characterizing Practice, and Planning for the Future. Abstract

  30. Stewardship Intervention to Optimize Central Venous Catheter Utilization in Critically Ill Children. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2021 Mar-Apr; 6(2):e389. View Stewardship Intervention to Optimize Central Venous Catheter Utilization in Critically Ill Children. Abstract

  31. Non-SARS-CoV-2 Infections Among Patients Evaluated for MIS-C Associated With COVID-19. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2021 02 01; 40(2):e90-e93. View Non-SARS-CoV-2 Infections Among Patients Evaluated for MIS-C Associated With COVID-19. Abstract

  32. Trends in Pediatric Candidemia: Epidemiology, Anti-Fungal Susceptibility, and Patient Characteristics in a Children's Hospital. J Fungi (Basel). 2021 Jan 22; 7(2). View Trends in Pediatric Candidemia: Epidemiology, Anti-Fungal Susceptibility, and Patient Characteristics in a Children's Hospital. Abstract

  33. Practice Improvement for Standardized Evaluation and Management of Acute Tracheitis in Mechanically Ventilated Children. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2021 Jan-Feb; 6(1):e368. View Practice Improvement for Standardized Evaluation and Management of Acute Tracheitis in Mechanically Ventilated Children. Abstract

  34. Pediatric research priorities in healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial stewardship. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 05; 42(5):519-522. View Pediatric research priorities in healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial stewardship. Abstract

  35. The Role of Anesthetic Management in Surgical Site Infections After Pediatric Intestinal Surgery. J Surg Res. 2021 03; 259:546-554. View The Role of Anesthetic Management in Surgical Site Infections After Pediatric Intestinal Surgery. Abstract

  36. Limiting Vancomycin Exposure in Pediatric Oncology Patients With Febrile Neutropenia May Be Associated With Decreased Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Incidence. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2020 Sep 17; 9(4):428-436. View Limiting Vancomycin Exposure in Pediatric Oncology Patients With Febrile Neutropenia May Be Associated With Decreased Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Incidence. Abstract

  37. Central venous catheter bundle adherence: Kamishibai card (K-card) rounding for central-line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 09; 41(9):1058-1063. View Central venous catheter bundle adherence: Kamishibai card (K-card) rounding for central-line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention. Abstract

  38. Facilitators and barriers to a family empowerment strategy to improve healthcare worker hand hygiene in a resource-limited setting. Am J Infect Control. 2020 12; 48(12):1485-1490. View Facilitators and barriers to a family empowerment strategy to improve healthcare worker hand hygiene in a resource-limited setting. Abstract

  39. A family empowerment strategy is associated with increased healthcare worker hand hygiene in a resource-limited setting. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 02; 41(2):202-208. View A family empowerment strategy is associated with increased healthcare worker hand hygiene in a resource-limited setting. Abstract

  40. Genomic and epidemiological evidence of bacterial transmission from probiotic capsule to blood in ICU patients. Nat Med. 2019 11; 25(11):1728-1732. View Genomic and epidemiological evidence of bacterial transmission from probiotic capsule to blood in ICU patients. Abstract

  41. Multidisciplinary Quality Improvement Intervention to Achieve Sustained Improvement in Hand Hygiene Reliability in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Nov-Dec; 4(6):e227. View Multidisciplinary Quality Improvement Intervention to Achieve Sustained Improvement in Hand Hygiene Reliability in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Abstract

  42. A Consensus Guideline to Support Resident-as-Teacher Programs and Enhance the Culture of Teaching and Learning. J Grad Med Educ. 2019 Jun; 11(3):313-318. View A Consensus Guideline to Support Resident-as-Teacher Programs and Enhance the Culture of Teaching and Learning. Abstract

  43. Impact of a Resident Research Grant on Scholarly Output During Pediatric Residency. Acad Pediatr. 2019 May - Jun; 19(4):477-479. View Impact of a Resident Research Grant on Scholarly Output During Pediatric Residency. Abstract

  44. Reducing Redundant Anaerobic Therapy Through Spaced Education and Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2018 Dec 03; 7(4):317-322. View Reducing Redundant Anaerobic Therapy Through Spaced Education and Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions. Abstract

  45. Variability in antimicrobial use in pediatric ventilator-associated events. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2019 01; 40(1):32-39. View Variability in antimicrobial use in pediatric ventilator-associated events. Abstract

  46. SHEA neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) white paper series: Practical approaches to Clostridioides difficile prevention. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018 10; 39(10):1149-1153. View SHEA neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) white paper series: Practical approaches to Clostridioides difficile prevention. Abstract

  47. Clinical Practice Guidelines for Clostridium difficile Infection in Adults and Children: 2017 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). Clin Infect Dis. 2018 03 19; 66(7):987-994. View Clinical Practice Guidelines for Clostridium difficile Infection in Adults and Children: 2017 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). Abstract

  48. Clinical Practice Guidelines for Clostridium difficile Infection in Adults and Children: 2017 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). Clin Infect Dis. 2018 03 19; 66(7):e1-e48. View Clinical Practice Guidelines for Clostridium difficile Infection in Adults and Children: 2017 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). Abstract

  49. A novel wall water system for cardiopulmonary bypass may reduce the risk of aerosolized infection. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 07; 156(1):318-324. View A novel wall water system for cardiopulmonary bypass may reduce the risk of aerosolized infection. Abstract

  50. Adherence to guidelines for testing and treatment of children with pharyngitis: a retrospective study. BMC Pediatr. 2018 02 09; 18(1):43. View Adherence to guidelines for testing and treatment of children with pharyngitis: a retrospective study. Abstract

  51. Promoting Resident Professional Development Using Scholarly Academies. Acad Pediatr. 2018 May - Jun; 18(4):477-479. View Promoting Resident Professional Development Using Scholarly Academies. Abstract

  52. Attributable Cost of Clostridium difficile Infection in Pediatric Patients. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2017 12; 38(12):1472-1477. View Attributable Cost of Clostridium difficile Infection in Pediatric Patients. Abstract

  53. Clinical Utility of Preimplantation Homograft Cultures in Patients Undergoing Congenital Cardiac Surgery. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2017 Jun 01; 6(2):202-204. View Clinical Utility of Preimplantation Homograft Cultures in Patients Undergoing Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Abstract

  54. A qualitative study to identify reasons for Clostridium difficile testing in pediatric inpatients receiving laxatives or stool softeners. Am J Infect Control. 2017 May 01; 45(5):539-541. View A qualitative study to identify reasons for Clostridium difficile testing in pediatric inpatients receiving laxatives or stool softeners. Abstract

  55. A Pediatric Approach to Ventilator-Associated Events Surveillance. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2017 03; 38(3):327-333. View A Pediatric Approach to Ventilator-Associated Events Surveillance. Abstract

  56. Association Between Storage Interval and Contamination of Reprocessed Flexible Endoscopes in a Pediatric Gastrointestinal Procedural Unit. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2017 02; 38(2):131-135. View Association Between Storage Interval and Contamination of Reprocessed Flexible Endoscopes in a Pediatric Gastrointestinal Procedural Unit. Abstract

  57. The Brief Case: Safe To Go Back in the Water? Vibrio parahaemolyticus Wound Infection Associated with Brackish Water. J Clin Microbiol. 2016 06; 54(6):1414-1415. View The Brief Case: Safe To Go Back in the Water? Vibrio parahaemolyticus Wound Infection Associated with Brackish Water. Abstract

  58. Closing the Brief Case: Safe To Go Back in the Water? Vibrio parahaemolyticus Wound Infection Associated with Brackish Water. J Clin Microbiol. 2016 06; 54(6):1672. View Closing the Brief Case: Safe To Go Back in the Water? Vibrio parahaemolyticus Wound Infection Associated with Brackish Water. Abstract

  59. National Variability and Appropriateness of Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis in US Children's Hospitals. JAMA Pediatr. 2016 06 01; 170(6):570-6. View National Variability and Appropriateness of Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis in US Children's Hospitals. Abstract

  60. Ventilator-Associated Events in Neonates and Children--A New Paradigm. Crit Care Med. 2016 Jan; 44(1):14-22. View Ventilator-Associated Events in Neonates and Children--A New Paradigm. Abstract

  61. Impact of Mandatory Public Reporting of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections on Blood Culture and Antibiotic Utilization in Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2015 Aug; 36(8):878-85. View Impact of Mandatory Public Reporting of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections on Blood Culture and Antibiotic Utilization in Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Abstract

  62. Infection prevention and control practices in children's hospitals. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2015 May; 36(5):597-600. View Infection prevention and control practices in children's hospitals. Abstract

  63. Barriers to the use of face protection for standard precautions by health care providers. Am J Infect Control. 2015 Feb; 43(2):169-70. View Barriers to the use of face protection for standard precautions by health care providers. Abstract

  64. Central line-associated bloodstream infections in neonates with gastrointestinal conditions: developing a candidate definition for mucosal barrier injury bloodstream infections. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Nov; 35(11):1391-9. View Central line-associated bloodstream infections in neonates with gastrointestinal conditions: developing a candidate definition for mucosal barrier injury bloodstream infections. Abstract

  65. Strategies to prevent Clostridium difficile infections in acute care hospitals: 2014 update. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Sep; 35 Suppl 2:S48-65. View Strategies to prevent Clostridium difficile infections in acute care hospitals: 2014 update. Abstract

  66. Strategies to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in acute care hospitals: 2014 update. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Jul; 35(7):753-71. View Strategies to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in acute care hospitals: 2014 update. Abstract

  67. Strategies to prevent Clostridium difficile infections in acute care hospitals: 2014 Update. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Jun; 35(6):628-45. View Strategies to prevent Clostridium difficile infections in acute care hospitals: 2014 Update. Abstract

  68. Impact of needleless connector change frequency on central line-associated bloodstream infection rate. Am J Infect Control. 2014 May; 42(5):485-9. View Impact of needleless connector change frequency on central line-associated bloodstream infection rate. Abstract

  69. An adolescent presenting with a pleural mass. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2014 May; 53(5):504-6. View An adolescent presenting with a pleural mass. Abstract

  70. What's your subtype? The epidemiologic utility of bacterial whole-genome sequencing. Clin Chem. 2014 Apr; 60(4):586-8. View What's your subtype? The epidemiologic utility of bacterial whole-genome sequencing. Abstract

  71. Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control for Children: Report From the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Pediatric Leadership Council. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2014 Mar; 3(1):4-6. View Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control for Children: Report From the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Pediatric Leadership Council. Abstract

  72. A randomized controlled trial of a vancomycin loading dose in children. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2013 Nov; 32(11):1217-23. View A randomized controlled trial of a vancomycin loading dose in children. Abstract

  73. Diagnosis and Management of Clostridium difficile Infection by Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physicians. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2014 Mar; 3(1):43-8. View Diagnosis and Management of Clostridium difficile Infection by Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physicians. Abstract

  74. Beyond the bundle: a survey of central line-associated bloodstream infection prevention practices used in US and Canadian pediatric hospitals. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013 Nov; 34(11):1208-10. View Beyond the bundle: a survey of central line-associated bloodstream infection prevention practices used in US and Canadian pediatric hospitals. Abstract

  75. Improving stethoscope disinfection at a children's hospital. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013 Nov; 34(11):1189-93. View Improving stethoscope disinfection at a children's hospital. Abstract

  76. Polymerase chain reaction test for Clostridium difficile toxin B gene reveals similar prevalence rates in children with and without inflammatory bowel disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2013 Sep; 57(3):293-7. View Polymerase chain reaction test for Clostridium difficile toxin B gene reveals similar prevalence rates in children with and without inflammatory bowel disease. Abstract

  77. Vancomycin Use for Pediatric Clostridium difficile Infection Is Increasing and Associated with Specific Patient Characteristics. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2013 Sep; 57(9):4307-4313. View Vancomycin Use for Pediatric Clostridium difficile Infection Is Increasing and Associated with Specific Patient Characteristics. Abstract

  78. National variability in surveillance, testing, and infection prevention for Clostridium difficile infection in pediatric populations. Am J Infect Control. 2013 Oct; 41(10):933-5. View National variability in surveillance, testing, and infection prevention for Clostridium difficile infection in pediatric populations. Abstract

  79. Bloodstream infections occurring in patients with percutaneously implanted bioprosthetic pulmonary valve: a single-center experience. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2013 Jun; 6(3):301-10. View Bloodstream infections occurring in patients with percutaneously implanted bioprosthetic pulmonary valve: a single-center experience. Abstract

  80. Identifying antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospitalized patients: what is the role of active-surveillance cultures? Clin Chem. 2013 Nov; 59(11):1556-60. View Identifying antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospitalized patients: what is the role of active-surveillance cultures? Abstract

  81. Microbiology and risk factors for central line-associated bloodstream infections among pediatric oncology outpatients: a single institution experience of 41 cases. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2013 Mar; 35(2):e71-6. View Microbiology and risk factors for central line-associated bloodstream infections among pediatric oncology outpatients: a single institution experience of 41 cases. Abstract

  82. Disinfection of needleless connectors with chlorhexidine-alcohol provides long-lasting residual disinfectant activity. Am J Infect Control. 2013 Aug; 41(8):e77-9. View Disinfection of needleless connectors with chlorhexidine-alcohol provides long-lasting residual disinfectant activity. Abstract

  83. Pediatric infectious diseases fellowship training in healthcare epidemiology: a national needs assessment. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013 Feb; 34(2):195-9. View Pediatric infectious diseases fellowship training in healthcare epidemiology: a national needs assessment. Abstract

  84. Preventing lethal hospital outbreaks of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. N Engl J Med. 2012 Dec 06; 367(23):2168-70. View Preventing lethal hospital outbreaks of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Abstract

  85. Changing epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization in paediatric intensive-care units. Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Sep; 141(9):1983-92. View Changing epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization in paediatric intensive-care units. Abstract

  86. Hand, foot, and mouth disease caused by coxsackievirus a6. Emerg Infect Dis. 2012 Oct; 18(10):1702-4. View Hand, foot, and mouth disease caused by coxsackievirus a6. Abstract

  87. Randomized controlled trial of an immunization recall intervention for adolescents. Pediatrics. 2012 Sep; 130(3):507-14. View Randomized controlled trial of an immunization recall intervention for adolescents. Abstract

  88. Clostridium difficile Infection in Children: Current State and Unanswered Questions. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2012 Sep; 1(3):230-43. View Clostridium difficile Infection in Children: Current State and Unanswered Questions. Abstract

  89. Hand sanitizer and cough hygiene can reduce the number of influenza A infections in school children. J Pediatr. 2012 May; 160(5):881-2. View Hand sanitizer and cough hygiene can reduce the number of influenza A infections in school children. Abstract

  90. Predictors of stethoscope disinfection among pediatric health care providers. Am J Infect Control. 2012 Dec; 40(10):922-5. View Predictors of stethoscope disinfection among pediatric health care providers. Abstract

  91. Photo quiz: an 11-year-old with abdominal pain. J Clin Microbiol. 2012 Apr; 50(4):1139, 1508. View Photo quiz: an 11-year-old with abdominal pain. Abstract

  92. Moving CLABSI prevention beyond the intensive care unit: risk factors in pediatric oncology patients. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2011 Nov; 32(11):1079-85. View Moving CLABSI prevention beyond the intensive care unit: risk factors in pediatric oncology patients. Abstract

  93. Epidemiology and risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection in children. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2011 Jul; 30(7):580-4. View Epidemiology and risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection in children. Abstract

  94. Recent trends in the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in pediatric surgery. J Pediatr Surg. 2011 Feb; 46(2):366-71. View Recent trends in the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in pediatric surgery. Abstract

  95. Risk factors for central line-associated bloodstream infection in pediatric intensive care units. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2010 Oct; 31(10):1049-56. View Risk factors for central line-associated bloodstream infection in pediatric intensive care units. Abstract

  96. Prevention of healthcare-associated infections in children: new strategies and success stories. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2010 Aug; 23(4):300-5. View Prevention of healthcare-associated infections in children: new strategies and success stories. Abstract

  97. Higher prevalence of pharyngeal than nasal Staphylococcus aureus carriage in pediatric intensive care units. J Clin Microbiol. 2010 Aug; 48(8):2957-9. View Higher prevalence of pharyngeal than nasal Staphylococcus aureus carriage in pediatric intensive care units. Abstract

  98. Risk factors for surgical site infection after cardiac surgery in children. Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Jun; 89(6):1833-41; discussion 1841-2. View Risk factors for surgical site infection after cardiac surgery in children. Abstract

  99. Test characteristics of commercial influenza assays for detecting pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in children. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2010 Mar; 29(3):261-2. View Test characteristics of commercial influenza assays for detecting pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in children. Abstract

  100. Neisseria meningitidis: epidemiology, treatment and prevention in adolescents. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2009 Aug; 21(4):437-43. View Neisseria meningitidis: epidemiology, treatment and prevention in adolescents. Abstract

  101. Reforming procedural skills training for pediatric residents: a randomized, interventional trial. Pediatrics. 2009 Aug; 124(2):610-9. View Reforming procedural skills training for pediatric residents: a randomized, interventional trial. Abstract

  102. Risk factors for central line-associated bloodstream infection in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2009 Jul; 10(4):453-9. View Risk factors for central line-associated bloodstream infection in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. Abstract

  103. Assessing quality indicators for pediatric community-acquired pneumonia. Am J Med Qual. 2009 Sep-Oct; 24(5):419-27. View Assessing quality indicators for pediatric community-acquired pneumonia. Abstract

  104. Adverse events after administration of tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine to healthcare workers. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2009 Apr; 30(4):389-91. View Adverse events after administration of tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine to healthcare workers. Abstract

  105. Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccination of adults in the USA. Expert Rev Vaccines. 2008 Jul; 7(5):621-34. View Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccination of adults in the USA. Abstract

  106. Pertussis vaccination for health care workers. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2008 Jul; 21(3):426-34. View Pertussis vaccination for health care workers. Abstract

  107. Reducing absenteeism from gastrointestinal and respiratory illness in elementary school students: a randomized, controlled trial of an infection-control intervention. Pediatrics. 2008 Jun; 121(6):e1555-62. View Reducing absenteeism from gastrointestinal and respiratory illness in elementary school students: a randomized, controlled trial of an infection-control intervention. Abstract

  108. Systematic intervention to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infection rates in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. Pediatrics. 2008 May; 121(5):915-23. View Systematic intervention to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infection rates in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. Abstract

  109. Assessing procedural skills training in pediatric residency programs. Pediatrics. 2007 Oct; 120(4):715-22. View Assessing procedural skills training in pediatric residency programs. Abstract

  110. The association of television and video viewing with fast food intake by preschool-age children. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2006 Nov; 14(11):2034-41. View The association of television and video viewing with fast food intake by preschool-age children. Abstract

  111. A randomized, controlled trial of a multifaceted intervention including alcohol-based hand sanitizer and hand-hygiene education to reduce illness transmission in the home. Pediatrics. 2005 Sep; 116(3):587-94. View A randomized, controlled trial of a multifaceted intervention including alcohol-based hand sanitizer and hand-hygiene education to reduce illness transmission in the home. Abstract

  112. Pneumonia in hospitalized children. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2005 Aug; 52(4):1059-81, viii. View Pneumonia in hospitalized children. Abstract

  113. Medical errors detected and corrected by a pediatric infectious diseases consultation service. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2005 Apr; 26(4):417-20. View Medical errors detected and corrected by a pediatric infectious diseases consultation service. Abstract

  114. Neonatal jaundice, animal-induced injuries, and immunizations. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2001 Aug; 13(4):377-85. View Neonatal jaundice, animal-induced injuries, and immunizations. Abstract

English | Education

Medical School

University of Miami School of Medicine

1999, Miami, FL

Residency

Pediatrics

University of Miami School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Medical Center

2002, Miami, FL

Residency

Pediatrics

University of Miami School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Medical Center

2003, Miami, FL

Fellowship

Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology

University of Miami School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Medical Center

2005, Miami, FL

Graduate School

MPH

Harvard School of Public Health

2014, Boston, MA

English | Publications

English | Education

Medical School

MBBS

Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi

1984, New Delhi, India

Medical School

MD

Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi

1989, New Delhi, India

Residency

Pediatrics

Maulana Azad Medical College & Associated LNJP Hospital

1990, New Delhi, India

Residency

Pediatrics

Children's Hospital of Michigan

1993, Detroit, MI

Fellowship

Pediatric Cardiology

Children's Hospital of Michigan

1996, Detroit, MI

Fellowship

Cardiac PET, Cardiac Transplant

Children's Hospital of Michigan

1997, Detroit, MI

Graduate School

MSc, Clinical Research Design & Statistical Analysis

University of Michigan

2005, Ann Arbor, MI

English | Publications

English | Education

Internship

Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital

1994, Boston, MA

Medical School

University of Massachusetts

1993, Worcester, MA

Residency

Pediatrics

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

1996, Boston, MA

Undergraduate School

University of Pennsylvania

1989, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Pediatric Hematology -Oncology

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

2000, Philadelphia, PA

English | Publications

English | Education

Medical School

New York University School of Medicine

1990, New York, NY

Residency

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

1994, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

1996, Philadelphia, PA

English | Publications

English | Education

Undergraduate School

Tufts University

Boston, MA

Graduate School

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

New York, NY

Medical School

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

New York, NY

Residency

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, MA

Fellowship

Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA

English | Publications

English | Education

Medical School

Tufts University School of Medicine

Boston, MA

Graduate School

Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center

Boston, MA

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