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Infection Prevention In Practice

Infection Prevention in Practice (IPIP) is an editorially independent online journal of the Healthcare Infection Society and an open access companion title to the Journal of Hospital Infection. It publishes high quality articles on infection prevention and control, healthcare-associated infections, antimicrobial and diagnostic stewardship, outbreak management, healthcare environments, vaccines, and related clinical and public health topics, with a practical focus for healthcare professionals worldwide.

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Subject Infectious Diseases, Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 1.9
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2590-0889
eISSN 2590-0889
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 1,500 (excluding taxes).

Submission Instructions

Infection Prevention In Practice accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

General Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured Summary is required for General Reviews. The Summary must be no more than 250 words. The Summary must be unstructured.
Manuscript The main text is limited to 4000 words excluding the Summary and References, and each figure and/or table counts as 200 words toward this total. General Reviews are generally divided into Summary, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, Conflict of interest statement, Funding statement, and References, with Results and Discussion optionally combined. A declaration of generative AI use in manuscript preparation must appear in a new section before the references list when applicable.
References References must be cited in numerical order in square brackets in the text and listed in the same numerical order in the reference list, with journal names abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, figure captions must be supplied separately, and each table must be placed on a separate sheet after the references. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and numbered consecutively in Roman numerals, while figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals.
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Original Research Articles

Cover Letter All authors must approve the submission, and a hand-signed signature from every listed author confirming agreement with the final draft must be provided before submission.
Abstract A structured summary is required, except that Original Research Articles under 2000 words may use a shorter unstructured summary. The summary must not exceed 250 words. The summary must be structured, except that Original Research Articles under 2000 words may use a shorter unstructured summary. Structured summaries must use the headings Background, Presentation of Case or Methods, Discussion, and Conclusion.
Manuscript The main text is limited to 4000 words excluding the Summary and References, and each figure and/or table counts as 200 words toward this total. Original Research Articles must be organized as Structured summary, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgements, Conflict of interest statement, Funding statement, and References, although articles under 2000 words may omit a separate Conclusions section and may combine Results and Discussion. Include up to six keywords after the summary and add a declaration of generative AI use in a new section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References Original Research Articles under 2000 words may include a maximum of 10 references. References must be numbered consecutively in square brackets in the text and listed in numerical order in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Original Research Articles under 2000 words may contain no more than two figures or tables. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file with captions supplied separately, and each table must be placed on a separate sheet after the references. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, figures must be numbered in arabic numerals in order of first mention, and tables must be numbered consecutively in Roman numerals.
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Short Report

Cover Letter A hand-signed confirmation from every listed author that they have read and agree to the final draft must be provided before submission, and publication must be approved by all authors.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Short Reports. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Presentation of Case or Methods, Discussion, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Short Reports may extend to 1500 words. Short Reports must follow the Original Research Article format with a combined Discussion and Conclusion section. Up to six keywords must be provided immediately after the abstract, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list.
References Short Reports may provide a maximum of 10 references. References must be cited numerically in square brackets in order of first mention. The reference list must be in numerical order, and journal names must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Short Reports may include up to five figures or tables. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, figure captions must be supplied separately, and each table must be placed on a separate sheet after the references. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, figures must be numbered in arabic numerals, and tables must be numbered consecutively in Roman numerals.
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Short-Form Articles

Cover Letter Submission implies approval by all authors, and a hand-signed signature from every listed author confirming agreement with the final draft must be provided before submission.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Short-Form Articles. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Presentation of Case or Methods, Discussion, and Conclusion.
Manuscript The manuscript may extend to 2500 words. Up to six keywords must be provided immediately after the abstract, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list.
References A maximum of 20 references is permitted. References must be numbered consecutively in the text in square brackets and listed in numerical order in the reference list.
Figures & Tables A maximum of five figures or tables is permitted. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, figure captions must be supplied separately, and each table must be placed on a separate sheet after the references. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract should be included for Case Reports. The abstract should be unstructured and limited to 200 words. The abstract should be unstructured.
Manuscript Case Reports must use the structure Introduction, Presentation of Case, Discussion, and Conclusion. Case Reports must include the statement "Written informed consent has been given and retained by authors" and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list.
References References must be cited in the text with consecutive numbers in square brackets and listed in numerical order in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted as separate files with captions supplied separately, and tables must be placed on separate sheets after the references. Tables must be submitted as editable text and numbered consecutively in Roman numerals, while figures must be numbered in arabic numerals in the order first mentioned in the text.
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Outbreak Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Presentation of Case or Methods, Discussion, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must include a declaration of generative AI use in a new section before the references and must include an informed consent statement or the specified alternative outbreak consent statement.
References References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention in square brackets in the text and listed in numerical order with journal names abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Each illustration must be uploaded as a separate file, figure captions must be supplied separately, and each table must appear on a separate sheet after the references. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and numbered consecutively in Roman numerals, while figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals in order of first mention.
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Quality Improvement Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Presentation of Case or Methods, Discussion, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must include up to six keywords immediately after the abstract and must include a declaration of generative AI use in a new section before the references if AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited numerically in the text using square brackets and listed in numerical order. References must be numbered consecutively by first mention in the text, every in-text citation must appear in the reference list and vice versa, and journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files with captions supplied separately, and tables must be placed on separate sheets after the references. Figures must be numbered in arabic numerals in order of first mention, and tables must be submitted as editable text and numbered consecutively in Roman numerals.
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Clinical Trials

Cover Letter A hand-signed signature from every listed author confirming they have read and agree to the final draft must be provided before submission, and submission implies approval by all authors.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Presentation of Case or Methods, Discussion, and Conclusion, and the clinical trial registration number must appear at the end of the abstract.
Manuscript The manuscript must include a detailed description of the randomization procedure. Include up to six keywords after the abstract and add a declaration of generative AI use in a new section before the references if AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited numerically in square brackets. The reference list must be in numerical order, journal names must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations, and any reference cited in the abstract must be given in full.
Figures & Tables Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, figure captions must be supplied separately, and each table must be placed on a separate sheet after the references. Figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals in order of first mention, tables must be numbered consecutively in Roman numerals, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Publication must be approved by all authors, and a hand-signed confirmation from every listed author that they have read and agree to the final draft must be provided before submission.
Abstract Abstract is not required because Letters To The Editor must not contain a summary.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor should contain up to 800 words. Letters To The Editor should not contain structural headings. An AI declaration must be included in a new section before the references list if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References Letters To The Editor should contain no more than eight references. References must be numbered consecutively in the text in order of first mention using square brackets, and the reference list must be in numerical order.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted as separate files with captions supplied separately, and each table must be placed on a separate sheet after the references. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
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Recent Publications

Epidemiological Characteristics and Non-linear Risk Factors of Surgical Site Infections in Patients with Cancer: A Propensity Score-Matched Case-control Study

Yongzheng Ma, Yue Rong, Junyong Guo, Shijing Jia, Jixiang Song

10.1016/j.infpip.2026.100537
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Containing a PER-1 producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa Outbreak Linked to Sink Contamination in an Intensive Care Unit.

Lucía Araújo Pírez, Romina Papa-Ezdra, Matilde Outeda, Regina Guzmán, Nérida Hernández, Gabriela Méndez, Pilar Gadea, Mariela Moreira, Agustín Inchausti, Gastón Burghi, Verónica Seija, Rafael Vignoli, Henry Albornoz Da Silva

10.1016/j.infpip.2026.100538
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Consideration for the appropriate use of antimicrobials in long-term care wards

Michinori Funato, Reina Iwata, Kunihiko Yasuda

10.1016/j.infpip.2026.100539
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Reducing Blood Culture Contamination in the ED: Impact of Kurin Lock® Implementation

Ellen Browne, Miriam Russell, Giribabu Kalukondanahally Muniyappa, Mujahid Abbas, Preetibah Ratenavelu, Fidelma Fitzpatrick, Owen Keane, Hélène McDermott

10.1016/j.infpip.2026.100541
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Surface Microbiological Surveillance in a Crowded Emergency Department: Interplay of Environmental Pressure, Construction, and Disinfection Efficacy

Khedija ZAOUCHE, Lobna JMAL, Ameni AMDOUNI, Fedia El AYECH, Emna Rezgui, Raida GUIDARA, Emna KALLEL

10.1016/j.infpip.2026.100542
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

55 days submission to decision after review; 168 days submission to acceptance; 10 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 1,500 (excluding taxes).

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Research Topics

Infection Control in Healthcare Antibiotic Use and Resistance Infection Control and Ventilation Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Nosocomial Infections in ICU COVID-19 and healthcare impacts Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Surgical site infection prevention Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Urinary Tract Infections Management COVID-19 epidemiological studies COVID-19 and Mental Health Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Dental Research and COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Vibrio bacteria research studies Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

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