Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Kuster
Chefarzt/Chefärztin
Infektiologie | Infektionsprävention | Reisemedizin · Dept. I
Burden of post-acute COVID-19 sequelae in healthcare workers and its course over a 30-month period-results from a prospective multicentre cohort.
Dörr T, Strahm C, Güsewell S, Ballouz T, Kocan E, Cusini A, Goppel S, Grässli F, Möller J, Puhan M, Risch L, Ruetti M, Schlegel M, Stocker R, von Kietzell M, Vuichard-Gysin D, Kuster S, Kahlert C, Kohler P, SURPRISE (SURveillance of infectious diseases among health PRofessionals In SwitzErland) Study Group. Burden of post-acute COVID-19 sequelae in healthcare workers and its course over a 30-month period-results from a prospective multicentre cohort. Infection 2024
12.11.2024Burden of post-acute COVID-19 sequelae in healthcare workers and its course over a 30-month period-results from a prospective multicentre cohort.
12.11.2024Infection 2024
Dörr Tamara, Strahm Carol, Güsewell Sabine, Ballouz Tala, Kocan Emina, Cusini Alexia, Goppel Stephan, Grässli Fabian, Möller J. Carsten, Puhan Milo Alan, Risch Lorenz, Ruetti Markus, Schlegel Matthias, Stocker Reto, von Kietzell Matthias, Vuichard-Gysin Danielle, Kuster Stefan, Kahlert Christian, Kohler Philipp, SURPRISE (SURveillance of infectious diseases among health PRofessionals In SwitzErland) Study Group
Colonization with resistant bacteria in hospital employees: an epidemiological surveillance and typing study.
Badinski T, Seiffert S, Grässli F, Babouee Flury B, Besold U, Betschon E, Biggel M, Brucher A, Cusini A, Dörr T, Egli A, Goppel S, Güsewell S, Keller J, von Kietzell M, Möller J, Nolte O, Ortner M, Roloff T, Ruetti M, Schlegel M, Seth-Smith H, Stephan R, Stocker R, Vuichard-Gysin D, Willi B, Kuster S, Kahlert C, Kohler P, SURPRISE Study Group. Colonization with resistant bacteria in hospital employees: an epidemiological surveillance and typing study. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2024; 68:e0098524.
26.09.2024Colonization with resistant bacteria in hospital employees: an epidemiological surveillance and typing study.
26.09.2024Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2024; 68:e0098524
Badinski Tina, Seiffert Salome N, Grässli Fabian, Babouee Flury Baharak, Besold Ulrike, Betschon Elsbeth, Biggel Michael, Brucher Angela, Cusini Alexia, Dörr Tamara, Egli Adrian, Goppel Stephan, Güsewell Sabine, Keller Joelle, von Kietzell Matthias, Möller J. Carsten, Nolte Oliver, Ortner Manuela, Roloff Tim, Ruetti Markus, Schlegel Matthias, Seth-Smith Helena M B, Stephan Roger, Stocker Reto, Vuichard-Gysin Danielle, Willi Barbara, Kuster Stefan, Kahlert Christian, Kohler Philipp, SURPRISE Study Group
Povidone Iodine vs Chlorhexidine Gluconate in Alcohol for Preoperative Skin Antisepsis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Widmer A, Atkinson A, Kuster S, Wolfensberger A, Klimke S, Sommerstein R, Eckstein F, Schoenhoff F, Beldi G, Gutschow C, Marschall J, Schweiger A, Jent P. Povidone Iodine vs Chlorhexidine Gluconate in Alcohol for Preoperative Skin Antisepsis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2024; 332:541-549.
20.08.2024Povidone Iodine vs Chlorhexidine Gluconate in Alcohol for Preoperative Skin Antisepsis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
20.08.2024JAMA 2024; 332:541-549
Widmer Andreas F, Atkinson Andrew, Kuster Stefan, Wolfensberger Aline, Klimke Steffi, Sommerstein Rami, Eckstein Friedrich S, Schoenhoff Florian, Beldi Guido, Gutschow Christian A, Marschall Jonas, Schweiger Alexander, Jent Philipp
Association of institutional masking policies with healthcare-associated SARS-CoV-2 infections in Swiss acute care hospitals during the BA.4/5 wave (CH-SUR study): a retrospective observational study.
Dörr T, Güsewell S, Flury D, Süveges M, Gaza Valera C, Botero-Mesa S, Zanella M, Iten A, Balmelli C, Troillet N, Tschudin-Sutter S, Schreiber P, Jent P, Damonti L, Sommerstein R, Portmann L, Vuichard-Gysin D, Cusini A, Nussbaumer-Ochsner Y, Heininger U, Christoph B, Zimmermann P, Gardiol C, Keiser O, Schlegel M, Kohler P, Kuster S. Association of institutional masking policies with healthcare-associated SARS-CoV-2 infections in Swiss acute care hospitals during the BA.4/5 wave (CH-SUR study): a retrospective observational study. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2024; 13:64.
18.06.2024Association of institutional masking policies with healthcare-associated SARS-CoV-2 infections in Swiss acute care hospitals during the BA.4/5 wave (CH-SUR study): a retrospective observational study.
18.06.2024Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2024; 13:64
Dörr Tamara, Güsewell Sabine, Flury Domenica, Süveges Maria, Gaza Valera Camille Beatrice, Botero-Mesa Sara, Zanella Marie-Céline, Iten Anne, Balmelli Carlo, Troillet Nicolas, Tschudin-Sutter Sarah, Schreiber Peter W, Jent Philipp, Damonti Lauro, Sommerstein Rami, Portmann Lea, Vuichard-Gysin Danielle, Cusini Alexia, Nussbaumer-Ochsner Yvonne, Heininger Ulrich, Christoph Berger, Zimmermann Petra, Gardiol Céline, Keiser Olivia, Schlegel Matthias, Kohler Philipp, Kuster Stefan
SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination is Not Associated With Involuntary Childlessness in Female Healthcare Workers: A Multicenter Cohort Study.
Dörr T, Güsewell S, Cusini A, Brucher A, Goppel S, Grässli F, Betschon E, Möller J, Ortner M, Ruetti M, Stocker R, Vuichard-Gysin D, Besold U, Risch L, von Kietzell M, Schlegel M, Kuster S, Kahlert C, Kohler P, SURPRISE (SURveillance of infectious diseases among health PRofessionals In SwitzErland) Study Group. SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination is Not Associated With Involuntary Childlessness in Female Healthcare Workers: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Influenza Other Respir Viruses 2024; 18:e13333.
01.06.2024SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination is Not Associated With Involuntary Childlessness in Female Healthcare Workers: A Multicenter Cohort Study.
01.06.2024Influenza Other Respir Viruses 2024; 18:e13333
Dörr Tamara, Güsewell Sabine, Cusini Alexia, Brucher Angela, Goppel Stephan, Grässli Fabian, Betschon Elsbeth, Möller J. Carsten, Ortner Manuela, Ruetti Markus, Stocker Reto, Vuichard-Gysin Danielle, Besold Ulrike, Risch Lorenz, von Kietzell Matthias, Schlegel Matthias, Kuster Stefan, Kahlert Christian, Kohler Philipp, SURPRISE (SURveillance of infectious diseases among health PRofessionals In SwitzErland) Study Group
SARS-CoV-2 immunity and reasons for non-vaccination among healthcare workers from eastern and northern Switzerland: results from a nested multicentre cross-sectional study.
Albrecht S, Grässli F, Cusini A, Brucher A, Goppel S, Betschon E, Möller J, Ortner M, Ruetti M, Stocker R, Vuichard-Gysin D, Besold U, Risch L, von Kietzell M, Schlegel M, Vernazza P, Kuster S, Kahlert C, Kohler P. SARS-CoV-2 immunity and reasons for non-vaccination among healthcare workers from eastern and northern Switzerland: results from a nested multicentre cross-sectional study. Swiss Med Wkly 2024; 154:3734.
13.04.2024SARS-CoV-2 immunity and reasons for non-vaccination among healthcare workers from eastern and northern Switzerland: results from a nested multicentre cross-sectional study.
13.04.2024Swiss Med Wkly 2024; 154:3734
Albrecht Selina, Grässli Fabian, Cusini Alexia, Brucher Angela, Goppel Stephan, Betschon Elsbeth, Möller J. Carsten, Ortner Manuela, Ruetti Markus, Stocker Reto, Vuichard-Gysin Danielle, Besold Ulrike, Risch Lorenz, von Kietzell Matthias, Schlegel Matthias, Vernazza Pietro L, Kuster Stefan, Kahlert Christian, Kohler Philipp
Impact of COVID-19 disease on the male factor in reproductive medicine - how-to advise couples undergoing IVF/ICSI.
Stark-Ebert J, Kuster S, Hungerbuehler V. Impact of COVID-19 disease on the male factor in reproductive medicine - how-to advise couples undergoing IVF/ICSI. Reprod Fertil Dev 2024; 36
01.01.2024Impact of COVID-19 disease on the male factor in reproductive medicine - how-to advise couples undergoing IVF/ICSI.
01.01.2024Reprod Fertil Dev 2024; 36
Stark-Ebert Julia, Kuster Stefan, Hungerbuehler Vera
Healthcare‑associated infections in intensive care unit patients with and without COVID-19: a single center prospective surveillance study.
Bloch N, Rüfenacht S, Ludwinek M, Frick W, Kleger G, Schneider F, Albrich W, Flury D, Kuster S, Schlegel M, Kohler P. Healthcare‑associated infections in intensive care unit patients with and without COVID-19: a single center prospective surveillance study. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2023; 12:147.
18.12.2023Healthcare‑associated infections in intensive care unit patients with and without COVID-19: a single center prospective surveillance study.
18.12.2023Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2023; 12:147
Bloch Nando, Rüfenacht Susanne, Ludwinek Magdalena, Frick Waldemar, Kleger Gian-Reto, Schneider Florian, Albrich Werner, Flury Domenica, Kuster Stefan, Schlegel Matthias, Kohler Philipp
Evolution of symptoms compatible with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) after Wild-type and/or Omicron BA.1 infection: A prospective healthcare worker cohort.
Strahm C, Kahlert C, Güsewell S, Vuichard-Gysin D, Stocker R, Kuster S, Kohler P. Evolution of symptoms compatible with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) after Wild-type and/or Omicron BA.1 infection: A prospective healthcare worker cohort. J Infect 2023
07.12.2023Evolution of symptoms compatible with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) after Wild-type and/or Omicron BA.1 infection: A prospective healthcare worker cohort.
07.12.2023J Infect 2023
Strahm Carol, Kahlert Christian, Güsewell Sabine, Vuichard-Gysin Danielle, Stocker Reto, Kuster Stefan, Kohler Philipp
Surgical site infections after kidney transplantation are independently associated with graft loss.
Schreiber P, Hoessly L, Boggian K, Neofytos D, Van Delden C, Egli A, Dickenmann M, Hirzel C, Manuel O, Koller M, Rossi S, Banz V, Schmied B, Gürke L, Matter M, de Rougemont O, Bonani M, Golshayan D, Schnyder A, Sidler D, Haidar F, Kuster S, Stampf S, Müller N, members of the Swiss Transplant Cohort Study (STCS). Surgical site infections after kidney transplantation are independently associated with graft loss. Am J Transplant 2023
30.11.2023Surgical site infections after kidney transplantation are independently associated with graft loss.
30.11.2023Am J Transplant 2023
Schreiber Peter W, Hoessly Linard D, Boggian Katia, Neofytos Dionysios, Van Delden Christian, Egli Adrian, Dickenmann Michael, Hirzel Cédric, Manuel Oriol, Koller Michael, Rossi Simona, Banz Vanessa M, Schmied Bruno, Gürke Lorenz, Matter Maurice, de Rougemont Olivier, Bonani Marco, Golshayan Délaviz, Schnyder Aurelia, Sidler Daniel, Haidar Fadi, Kuster Stefan, Stampf Susanne, Müller Nicolas J., members of the Swiss Transplant Cohort Study (STCS)
Association between the introduction of a national targeted intervention program and the incidence of surgical site infections in Swiss acute care hospitals.
Eder M, Sommerstein R, Szelecsenyi A, Schweiger A, Schlegel M, Atkinson A, Kuster S, Vuichard-Gysin D, Troillet N, Widmer A. Association between the introduction of a national targeted intervention program and the incidence of surgical site infections in Swiss acute care hospitals. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2023; 12:134.
24.11.2023Association between the introduction of a national targeted intervention program and the incidence of surgical site infections in Swiss acute care hospitals.
24.11.2023Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2023; 12:134
Eder Marcus, Sommerstein Rami, Szelecsenyi Arlette, Schweiger Alexander, Schlegel Matthias, Atkinson Andrew, Kuster Stefan, Vuichard-Gysin Danielle, Troillet Nicolas, Widmer Andreas F
Effective infection prevention and control measures in long-term care facilities in non-outbreak and outbreak settings: a systematic literature review.
Bloch N, Männer J, Gardiol C, Kohler P, Kuhn J, Münzer T, Schlegel M, Kuster S, Flury D. Effective infection prevention and control measures in long-term care facilities in non-outbreak and outbreak settings: a systematic literature review. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2023; 12:113.
18.10.2023Effective infection prevention and control measures in long-term care facilities in non-outbreak and outbreak settings: a systematic literature review.
18.10.2023Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2023; 12:113
Bloch Nando, Männer Jasmin, Gardiol Céline, Kohler Philipp, Kuhn Jacqueline, Münzer Thomas, Schlegel Matthias, Kuster Stefan, Flury Domenica
Reply to Zeng and Zhou.
Kahlert C, Kuster S, Kohler P. Reply to Zeng and Zhou. Clin Infect Dis 2023; 77:800.
11.09.2023Reply to Zeng and Zhou.
11.09.2023Clin Infect Dis 2023; 77:800
Kahlert Christian, Kuster Stefan, Kohler Philipp
SARS-CoV-2 risk in household contacts of healthcare workers: a prospective cohort study.
Kohler P, Dörr T, Friedl A, Stocker R, Vuichard-Gysin D, Kuster S, Kahlert C, SURPRISE Study Group. SARS-CoV-2 risk in household contacts of healthcare workers: a prospective cohort study. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2023; 12:98.
08.09.2023SARS-CoV-2 risk in household contacts of healthcare workers: a prospective cohort study.
08.09.2023Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2023; 12:98
Kohler Philipp, Dörr Tamara, Friedl Andree, Stocker Reto, Vuichard-Gysin Danielle, Kuster Stefan, Kahlert Christian, SURPRISE Study Group
Post-Acute Sequelae After Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection by Viral Variant and Vaccination Status: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.
Kahlert C, Strahm C, Güsewell S, Cusini A, Brucher A, Goppel S, Möller E, Möller J, Ortner M, Ruetti M, Stocker R, Vuichard-Gysin D, Besold U, McGeer A, Risch L, Friedl A, Schlegel M, Vernazza P, Kuster S, Kohler P, SURPRISE (SURveillance of infectious diseases among health PRofessionals In SwitzErland) Study Group. Post-Acute Sequelae After Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection by Viral Variant and Vaccination Status: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study. Clin Infect Dis 2023; 77:194-202.
26.07.2023Post-Acute Sequelae After Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection by Viral Variant and Vaccination Status: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.
26.07.2023Clin Infect Dis 2023; 77:194-202
Kahlert Christian, Strahm Carol, Güsewell Sabine, Cusini Alexia, Brucher Angela, Goppel Stephan, Möller Elisabeth, Möller J. Carsten, Ortner Manuela, Ruetti Markus, Stocker Reto, Vuichard-Gysin Danielle, Besold Ulrike, McGeer Allison J, Risch Lorenz, Friedl Andree, Schlegel Matthias, Vernazza Pietro L, Kuster Stefan, Kohler Philipp, SURPRISE (SURveillance of infectious diseases among health PRofessionals In SwitzErland) Study Group
Clinical symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection during the Omicron period in relation to baseline immune status and booster vaccination-A prospective multicentre cohort of health professionals (SURPRISE study).
Kohler P, Babouee Flury B, Güsewell S, Egger T, Leal-Neto O, Brucher A, Lemmenmeier E, Meier Kleeb D, Möller J, Ortner M, Rieder P, Ruetti M, Schmid H, Stocker R, Vuichard-Gysin D, Speer O, Wiggli B, Besold U, McGeer A, Risch L, Friedl A, Schlegel M, Vernazza P, Kahlert C, Kuster S, SURPRISE Study Group. Clinical symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection during the Omicron period in relation to baseline immune status and booster vaccination-A prospective multicentre cohort of health professionals (SURPRISE study). Influenza Other Respir Viruses 2023; 17:e13167.
19.06.2023Clinical symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection during the Omicron period in relation to baseline immune status and booster vaccination-A prospective multicentre cohort of health professionals (SURPRISE study).
19.06.2023Influenza Other Respir Viruses 2023; 17:e13167
Kohler Philipp, Babouee Flury Baharak, Güsewell Sabine, Egger Thomas, Leal-Neto Onicio B, Brucher Angela, Lemmenmeier Eva, Meier Kleeb Dorette, Möller J. Carsten, Ortner Manuela, Rieder Philippe, Ruetti Markus, Schmid Hans Ruedi, Stocker Reto, Vuichard-Gysin Danielle, Speer Oliver, Wiggli Benedikt, Besold Ulrike, McGeer Allison J, Risch Lorenz, Friedl Andree, Schlegel Matthias, Vernazza Pietro L, Kahlert Christian, Kuster Stefan, SURPRISE Study Group
An intensive care unit outbreak with multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa - spotlight on sinks.
Schaerer V, Meier M, Schuepbach R, Zinkernagel A, Boumasmoud M, Chakrakodi B, Brugger S, Fröhlich M, Wolfensberger A, Sax H, Kuster S, Schreiber P. An intensive care unit outbreak with multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa - spotlight on sinks. J Hosp Infect 2023; 139:161-167.
19.06.2023An intensive care unit outbreak with multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa - spotlight on sinks.
19.06.2023J Hosp Infect 2023; 139:161-167
Schaerer V, Meier M-T, Schuepbach Reto Andreas, Zinkernagel Annelies S, Boumasmoud M, Chakrakodi B, Brugger Silvio D, Fröhlich M, Wolfensberger Aline, Sax Hugo, Kuster Stefan, Schreiber Peter W
Timing of Cefuroxime Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis and Its Association With Surgical Site Infections.
Sommerstein R, Troillet N, Harbarth S, van Linde M, Vuichard-Gysin D, Kuster S, Widmer A, Swissnoso group. Timing of Cefuroxime Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis and Its Association With Surgical Site Infections. JAMA Netw Open 2023; 6:e2317370.
01.06.2023Timing of Cefuroxime Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis and Its Association With Surgical Site Infections.
01.06.2023JAMA Netw Open 2023; 6:e2317370
Sommerstein Rami, Troillet Nicolas, Harbarth Stephan, van Linde Myra E, Vuichard-Gysin Danielle, Kuster Stefan, Widmer Andreas F, Swissnoso group
Burden of Severe Illness Associated With Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza in Adults Aged 50-64 Years, 2010-2011 to 2016-2017.
Kim P, Coleman B, Kwong J, Plevneshi A, Hassan K, Green K, McNeil S, Armstrong I, Gold W, Gubbay J, Katz K, Kuster S, Lovinsky R, Matukas L, Ostrowska K, Richardson D, McGeer A. Burden of Severe Illness Associated With Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza in Adults Aged 50-64 Years, 2010-2011 to 2016-2017. Open Forum Infect Dis 2022; 10:ofac664.
27.12.2022Burden of Severe Illness Associated With Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza in Adults Aged 50-64 Years, 2010-2011 to 2016-2017.
27.12.2022Open Forum Infect Dis 2022; 10:ofac664
Kim Philip, Coleman Brenda, Kwong Jeffrey C, Plevneshi Agron, Hassan Kazi, Green Karen, McNeil Shelly A, Armstrong Irene, Gold Wayne L, Gubbay Jonathan, Katz Kevin, Kuster Stefan, Lovinsky Reena, Matukas Larissa, Ostrowska Krystyna, Richardson David, McGeer Allison
Low secondary attack rate after prolonged exposure to sputum smear positive miliary tuberculosis in a neonatal unit.
Popovici R, Kaelin M, Kuster S, Sax H, Rampini S, Zbinden R, Relly C, Zacek B, Bassler D, Fontijn J, Berger C. Low secondary attack rate after prolonged exposure to sputum smear positive miliary tuberculosis in a neonatal unit. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2022; 11:148.
05.12.2022Low secondary attack rate after prolonged exposure to sputum smear positive miliary tuberculosis in a neonatal unit.
05.12.2022Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2022; 11:148
Popovici Roxana M, Kaelin Marisa B, Kuster Stefan, Sax Hugo, Rampini Silvana K, Zbinden Reinhard, Relly Christa, Zacek Bea, Bassler Dirk, Fontijn Jehudith R, Berger Christoph T