Kakotan Sanogo

Virginia Commonwealth University

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About

Dr. Kakotan Sanogo is a leading investigator in healthcare epidemiology and infection prevention, whose work has directly influenced clinical policy. His research centers on the efficacy of contact precautions for multidrug-resistant organisms, specifically methicillin-resistant *Staphylococcus aureus* (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant *Enterococcus* (VRE). His most-cited study (2018, 58 citations) is a landmark quasi-experimental analysis that challenged long-standing dogma. By demonstrating that discontinuing routine contact precautions did not lead to an increase in healthcare-associated infections, Dr. Sanogo provided critical evidence supporting a shift toward more patient-centered, less restrictive isolation protocols. This work has had a tangible impact on hospital infection control guidelines, helping to reduce patient stigma and resource burden without compromising safety. Dr. Sanogo’s contributions are essential for any student or researcher studying the balance between infection prevention and patient quality of life, marking him as a pragmatic voice in the ongoing evolution of antimicrobial stewardship and hospital safety.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Impact of Discontinuing Contact Precautions for Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and Vancomycin-Resistant <i>Enterococcus</i> : An Interrupted Time Series Analysis
58 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: Virginia Commonwealth University

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