Hygiena, 2025 (vol. 70), issue 2
EDITORIAL
Prophylaxis as a serene certainty in uncertain times
Bohdana Rezková
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):47 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1887 
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Occurrence of Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus on frequently touched surfaces in a university environment
Kristýna Brodíková, Iveta Adámková, Renáta Karpíšková
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):48-53 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1882
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of Staphylococcus aureus (SA) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) in a university campus environment. Emphasis was placed on identifying potentially high-risk areas with frequent surface contact and high population density. Methods: Sampling was conducted at pre-selected locations across the university using sterile swab sponges. Samples were enriched in buffered peptone water (24 h, 37 °C) and subsequently cultured on selective media. The presence of SA/MRSA was confirmed using PCR. For MRSA isolates, virulence genes were detected, spa types were determined,...
REVIEW PAPERS
Noise reduction action plans – quiet areas
Pavel Junek, Dana Potužníková, Tomáš Hellmuth, Aleš Jiráska
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):54-57 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1883
This article follows on from previous articles dedicated to strategic noise maps and action plans. In the first article Strategic Noise Maps and Action Plans 2024, we described the process of strategic noise mapping (Hygiena 4/2024), in the second article, we focused on the description of action plans and their significance Noise Reduction Action Plans in Practice (Hygiena 1/2025). In this last article in the series, we would like to focus on quiet areas, i.e. places where noise levels are low and these places can serve as places of relaxation from noise. We will look at how agglomeration action plans deal with quiet areas. We will describe the problems...
Remembering RNDr. Kateřina Ošancová, CSc.
Vladimír Ostrý, František Kožíšek
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):58-61 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1885
This year marks the 105th anniversary of the birth of RNDr. Kateřina Ošancová, CSc. (1920-2003), a leading Czech nutritionist who spent most of her professional life at the National Institute of Public Health.
SHORT COMMUNICATIONS
Is vaping nicotine a gateway to smoking tobacco? Rules on how to review and design studies
Eva Králíková, Iuliia Pavlovska
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):62-64 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1884
Publications on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) often present controversial conclusions. Methodologies and results vary widely, making it challenging to navigate the evidence. This is particularly true for the studies examining the association between the prevalence of vaping (EC use) and the prevalence of smoking, especially among young people. A frequently discussed concern is that nicotine vaping may serve as a gateway to later tobacco smoking (the gateway effect). Below, we outline key principles that studies on this topic should follow and that reviewers of publications should consider.
Analysis of compliance with the International code of marketing of breast-milk substitutes using the NetCode protocol - summary
Adéla Lemrová, Denisa Hejlová, Markéta Kaclová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):65-67 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1888
The National Institute of Public Health was assigned by the Government and the Ministry of Health to conduct an analysis of the compliance with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes in the Czech Republic. The Code was adopted in 1981, and it aims to reduce inappropriate marketing and protect breastfeeding. This code regulates the advertising and promotion of products intended for the nutrition and feeding of infants and young children. The NetCode was created to monitor the implementation of the Code in the Czech Republic, and a set of methodologies (protocols) was developed to define the monitoring process and rules.
Legal news in the period 1. 4. 2025 – 25. 6. 2025
Eva Nekvindová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):68
CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS
31th International Conference on Hospital Epidemiology and Hygiene
Bohdana Rezková
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):69-80 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1886
Abstract of papers delivered
1. Legislative and economic aspects of HAI. Accreditation and validation in health care, state health supervision
Current challenges in epidemiology from the perspective of the Ministry of health
Matyáš Fošum
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):70 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0162
Hygiene requirements for buffet-style serving of patient meals – new methodology of the Ministry of health of the Czech Republic
Bohdana Rezková
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):70 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0163
Hygienic requirements for milk kitchens and breast milk banks
Iva Šípová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):70-71 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0164
2. Microbial aspects of HAI, antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship
Microbial agents of healthcare associated infections
Lucie Bareková
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):71 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0165
Antibiotic resistance in hospitals
Pavla Paterová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):71-72 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0166
Outbreak investigation
Anna Burantová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):72 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0167
ESBL screening in women with high risk pregnancy – does it make sense?
Marcela Křížová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):72 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0168
3. HAI surveillance - importance, methods, outcomes. Prevention of specific HAIs
Catheter-related bloodstream infections
Lucie Bareková
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):72 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0169
Current practice in perioperative care in endoprosthetics of large joints
Tomáš Novotný
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):73 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0170
The role of oral hygiene in the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients on artificial lung ventilation
Simona Saibertová, Petra Šafářová, Andrea Pokorná
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):73 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0171
Surveillance of urinary tract infections in Vsetín Hospital
Jana Boledovičová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):73-74 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0172
4. Anti-epidemic measures in hospital practice: What's effective and what are the limitations? Experiences and examples from practice
Current view on the management of asymptomatic bacteriuria
Dana Němcová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):74 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0173
Medical gloves: a false perception of safety
Jana Prattingerová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):74 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0174
Introduction to anesthesia – parental presence in the operating room
Markéta Petrovová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):74-75 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0175
Challenges in reprocessing semicritical instruments in clinical practice
Jaroslava Sokolová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):75 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0176
A culture of responsibility or how far do our limits extend?
Michaela Golianová, Jana Kerlik, Michal Kasa, Zuzana Chlebovcová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):75-76 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0177
5. Environmental risk control in HAI prevention - disinfection, sterilization, disinsection. Patient safety. Health protection of health care workers. New challenges and innovations in the field of hosp. epidemiology
Surface swabs – what are they for and how should they be evaluated?
Bohdana Rezková
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):76 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0178
Antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention in hospitals – an investment in patient safety
Helena Žemličková
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):76-77 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0179
Legal aspects of the implementation of anti-epidemic measures in healthcare facilities
Michal Koščík
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):77 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0180
Official public health supervision in hospital food services
Hana Dubšová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):77 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0181
Prevention and control of healthcare associated infections from the perspective of Florence Nightingale
Martin Krause
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):77-78 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0182
6. Posters
Healthcare associated Infections in the context of teaching future non-physician healthcare providers
Martin Krause, Michaela Přibíková, Marie Froňková
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):78 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0183
BiomGuard project – free monitoring of Gram-negative bacteria clonality in intensive care and long-term care facilities
Vladislav Raclavský, Regina Bezděková Fillerová, Martin Kašný, Taťána Štosová, Milada Spáčilová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):78 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0184
Monitoring the quality of decontamination of ultrasound probes in hospital environment
Aurel Dobiaš, Karolína Tomčíková, Lucia Jakubcová, Róbert Hlávek, Jaroslava Sokolová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):79 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0185
Implementation of semi-automated surveillance of surgical site infections in gynecology between 2022 and 2024 at Trnava University Hospital
Zuzana Škvarková, Aurel Dobiaš, Veronika Bučková, Vanesa Chebenová, Róbert Hlávek, Jaroslava Sokolová
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):79 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0186
Prevention of measles among employees of the Vyškov hospital – a call not only for the post-pandemic period
Bohdana Rezková, Zuzana Hálová, Zdena Pitáková
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):79-80 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.b0187
NEWS
Large proportion of population is unaware of their health condition, EHES study warns
redakce
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):80
Tribute to doc. Vladimír Ostrý
František Malíř
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):81-82
Remembering MUDr. Jan Říha (24. 9. 1956 – 8. 5. 2025)
Jan Pečinka, kolektiv
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):83
REVIEWS
The artificial sweetener sucralose increases hunger more than sugar
redakce
Hygiena 2025, 70(2):67