Infection Prevention

Infection Prevention

Infection Prevention

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Pan Access: The Need for Open Access

Abstract: Valuable information from all over the world is being overlooked because the information is not being provided to the key players. Access to the...
Swapping Spit in the Chip Dip

Swapping Spit in the Chip Dip

Abstract: Double dippers beware.  Like kissing, more surprises await you than you would realize.  Recent studies have shown that the transmission of bacteria from the...
Malaria, Mosquitoes and Man: Prevention & Control

Malaria, Mosquitoes and Man: Prevention & Control

Abstract: Malaria is not considered as a serious and life threatening illness among many Nigerians. The disease can be very serious in children, pregnant women...
What's on your menu?

Is the Flu (or another bug) on Your Menu Today?

Everyone loves a great meal–especially when someone else is cooking, serving and doing all your dishes!  We love to dine out and do it...
Chagas Disease

Gross Bugs with a Cute Name Moving North: Kissing Bugs & Chagas Disease

Updated: Thursday November 26, 2015 : 10:43 EST Abstract: There has been a recent surge in news related to Chagas Disease and the Kissing Bug, most...
We Want You!

We Want You! (Seeking Volunteers)

Looking for Volunteers We are currently looking for volunteers for the following positions: Editors (levels 1 & 2): Responsibilities include proofreading and copy editing.   As we grow,...
Eat, Drink and Stay Healthy

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...
Food Recalls

Food Recalls in EU – Week 46 – 2015

Abstract: This article is an extraction of data from the European Commission RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) and reports all the main...
Camels, Cattle and Coronavirus

Camels, Cattle and Coronavirus: the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Hunt must Continue

Abstract: The prevalence of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in animals may only have begun to be appreciated.  The disease is well characterized, but...
It’s not too late (to fight back against infectious diseases)

It’s not too Late (to Fight Back Against Infectious Diseases)

Antibiotic resistance is a major threat reaching pandemic levels. Bacterial infections that were once easily treated with the antibiotics are becoming resistant to not...