Antimicrobial Stewardship to Fight Back Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem in our healthcare system. Our available regimens of antimicrobial agents are becoming less and less effective as bacteria...
The Impact of a Continuously Active Disinfectant on Bacterial Surface Concentrations and Biofilm Growth
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Affiliation: The University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Environment, Exposure Science and Risk...
Eat, Drink and Stay Healthy
Eat, Drink and Stay Healthy
It's that time of year when the calendar fills up with banquets, potluck dinners, parties and big family celebrations. Food...
A Humanitarian Call to WHO to Provide Vaccines to HCWs Everywhere
Join in Solidarity. Critical Call to Action:
Healthcare workers (HCW) are part of the frontline in the struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. The ID-IRI...
Do all Manual Floor Mopping Methods Give the Same Hygiene Outcomes?
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Proper hygiene practices are important to help mitigate contamination of floors with microbial pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus that...
Photodisinfection Therapy: Essential Technology for Infection Control
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Abstract
Photodisinfection therapy (PDT) is a treatment modality that involves the administration of a light-sensitive compound, known as a...
Perspectives Towards Bacterial Vaginosis Among Nigerian Students
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This study focused on knowledge and practices towards bacterial vaginosis among non-medical students of Madonna University Elele. Four (4) objectives and four (4)...
Newly Published HAI Series for Clinical Laboratory Professionals
We are pleased to announce that two of our authors, Rodney E. Rohde and Amber Mitchell, have collaborated on a series of FOCUS articles...
If You Can’t Clean It, Don’t Buy It!
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A number of factors ought to be considered when purchasing equipment for use in hospitals. At our March 2017 Showcase at our Center of...
Managing Infection Control in a Disaster
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In this article, an introductory overview of managing the Infection risks during a disaster or mass casualty event is presented. Reaching an understanding of...
