Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Kuster
chief physician
Division of Infectious Diseases, Infection Prevention and Travel Medicine · Dept. I
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.
Jun 18, 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.
Jun 18, 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.
Jun 1, 2024SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination is Not Associated With Involuntary Childlessness in Female Healthcare Workers: A Multicenter Cohort Study.
Jun 1, 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
Impact of COVID-19 disease on the male factor in reproductive medicine - how-to advise couples undergoing IVF/ICSI.
Stark 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
Jan 8, 2024Impact of COVID-19 disease on the male factor in reproductive medicine - how-to advise couples undergoing IVF/ICSI.
Jan 8, 2024Reprod Fertil Dev 2024
Stark 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.
Dec 18, 2023Healthcare‑associated infections in intensive care unit patients with and without COVID-19: a single center prospective surveillance study.
Dec 18, 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
Dec 7, 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.
Dec 7, 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
Nov 30, 2023Surgical site infections after kidney transplantation are independently associated with graft loss.
Nov 30, 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.
Nov 24, 2023Association between the introduction of a national targeted intervention program and the incidence of surgical site infections in Swiss acute care hospitals.
Nov 24, 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.
Oct 18, 2023Effective infection prevention and control measures in long-term care facilities in non-outbreak and outbreak settings: a systematic literature review.
Oct 18, 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.
Sep 11, 2023Reply to Zeng and Zhou.
Sep 11, 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.
Sep 8, 2023SARS-CoV-2 risk in household contacts of healthcare workers: a prospective cohort study.
Sep 8, 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.
Jul 26, 2023Post-Acute Sequelae After Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection by Viral Variant and Vaccination Status: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.
Jul 26, 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.
Jun 19, 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).
Jun 19, 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.
Jun 19, 2023An intensive care unit outbreak with multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa - spotlight on sinks.
Jun 19, 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.
Jun 1, 2023Timing of Cefuroxime Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis and Its Association With Surgical Site Infections.
Jun 1, 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.
Dec 27, 2022Burden of Severe Illness Associated With Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza in Adults Aged 50-64 Years, 2010-2011 to 2016-2017.
Dec 27, 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.
Dec 5, 2022Low secondary attack rate after prolonged exposure to sputum smear positive miliary tuberculosis in a neonatal unit.
Dec 5, 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
Risk and symptoms of COVID-19 in health professionals according to baseline immune status and booster vaccination during the Delta and Omicron waves in Switzerland-A multicentre cohort study.
Babouee Flury B, Güsewell S, Egger T, Leal O, Brucher A, Lemmenmeier E, Meier Kleeb D, Möller J, Rieder P, Rütti M, Schmid H, Stocker R, Vuichard-Gysin D, Wiggli B, Besold U, McGeer A, Risch L, Friedl A, Schlegel M, Kuster S, Kahlert C, Kohler P, SURPRISE Study Group. Risk and symptoms of COVID-19 in health professionals according to baseline immune status and booster vaccination during the Delta and Omicron waves in Switzerland-A multicentre cohort study. PLoS Med 2022; 19:e1004125.
Nov 7, 2022Risk and symptoms of COVID-19 in health professionals according to baseline immune status and booster vaccination during the Delta and Omicron waves in Switzerland-A multicentre cohort study.
Nov 7, 2022PLoS Med 2022; 19:e1004125
Babouee Flury Baharak, Güsewell Sabine, Egger Thomas, Leal Onicio, Brucher Angela, Lemmenmeier Eva, Meier Kleeb Dorette, Möller J Carsten, Rieder Philip, Rütti Markus, Schmid Hans-Ruedi, Stocker Reto, Vuichard-Gysin Danielle, Wiggli Benedikt, Besold Ulrike, McGeer Allison, Risch Lorenz, Friedl Andree, Schlegel Matthias, Kuster Stefan, Kahlert Christian, Kohler Philipp, SURPRISE Study Group
Documentation of adherence to infection prevention best practice in patient records: a mixed-methods investigation.
Hascic A, Wolfensberger A, Clack L, Schreiber P, Kuster S, Sax H. Documentation of adherence to infection prevention best practice in patient records: a mixed-methods investigation. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2022; 11:107.
Aug 25, 2022Documentation of adherence to infection prevention best practice in patient records: a mixed-methods investigation.
Aug 25, 2022Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2022; 11:107
Hascic Alen, Wolfensberger Aline, Clack Lauren, Schreiber Peter W, Kuster Stefan, Sax Hugo
Symptoms Compatible With Long Coronavirus Disease (COVID) in Healthcare Workers With and Without Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection-Results of a Prospective Multicenter Cohort.
Strahm C, Seneghini M, Güsewell S, Egger T, Leal-Neto O, Brucher A, Lemmenmeier E, Meier Kleeb D, Möller J, Rieder P, Ruetti M, Rutz R, Schmid H, Stocker R, Vuichard-Gysin D, Wiggli B, Besold U, Kuster S, McGeer A, Risch L, Friedl A, Schlegel M, Schmid D, Vernazza P, Kahlert C, Kohler P. Symptoms Compatible With Long Coronavirus Disease (COVID) in Healthcare Workers With and Without Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection-Results of a Prospective Multicenter Cohort. Clin Infect Dis 2022; 75:e1011-e1019-9.
Aug 24, 2022Symptoms Compatible With Long Coronavirus Disease (COVID) in Healthcare Workers With and Without Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection-Results of a Prospective Multicenter Cohort.
Aug 24, 2022Clin Infect Dis 2022; 75:e1011-e1019-9
Strahm Carol, Seneghini Marco, Güsewell Sabine, Egger Thomas, Leal-Neto Onicio, Brucher Angela, Lemmenmeier Eva, Meier Kleeb Dorette, Möller J Carsten, Rieder Philip, Ruetti Markus, Rutz Remus, Schmid Hans Ruedi, Stocker Reto, Vuichard-Gysin Danielle, Wiggli Benedikt, Besold Ulrike, Kuster Stefan, McGeer Allison, Risch Lorenz, Friedl Andree, Schlegel Matthias, Schmid Dagmar, Vernazza Pietro, Kahlert Christian, Kohler Philipp
Surgical site infections after simultaneous pancreas kidney and pancreas transplantation in the Swiss Transplant Cohort Study.
Schreiber P, Laager M, Boggian K, Neofytos D, van Delden C, Egli A, Dickenmann M, Hirzel C, Manuel O, Koller M, Rossi S, Schmied B, Gürke L, Matter M, Berney T, de Rougemont O, Kuster S, Stampf S, Mueller N, Swiss Transplant Cohort Study. Surgical site infections after simultaneous pancreas kidney and pancreas transplantation in the Swiss Transplant Cohort Study. J Hosp Infect 2022; 128:47-53.
Jul 14, 2022Surgical site infections after simultaneous pancreas kidney and pancreas transplantation in the Swiss Transplant Cohort Study.
Jul 14, 2022J Hosp Infect 2022; 128:47-53
Schreiber P W, Laager M, Boggian Katia, Neofytos D, van Delden C, Egli A, Dickenmann M, Hirzel C, Manuel O, Koller M, Rossi S, Schmied Bruno, Gürke L, Matter M, Berney T, de Rougemont O, Kuster Stefan, Stampf S, Mueller N J, Swiss Transplant Cohort Study