Dr. Lisa Maragakis, MD, MPH

Dr. Maragakis is the Hospital Epidemiologist and Director of the Department of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at The Johns Hopkins University. She received her medical degree and post-doctoral Infectious Diseases training at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a master’s degree in public health from The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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New Research Gives Clues of Antibiotic Use and Resistance in U.S. Children’s Hospitals

Two studies published in the December issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology show antibiotic resistance patterns for children have held stable over a seven-year period and surgical patients in U.S. children's hospitals account for 43 percent of all antibiotic use in children's hospitals, presenting an opportunity for targeted intervention.

Date added: 11/20/13

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Use of Antibiotics to Treat Catheter-Associated Bacteriuria Futile in Efforts to Decrease Risk of Mortality

With 30 million indwelling bladder catheters placed annually nationwide, patients face an increased risk of developing catheter-associated bacteriuria (bacteria in the urine). Many patients with indwelling urinary catheters acquire bacteria in the urinary tract while they are catheterized.

Date added: 10/16/13

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