TIPS JournalInfectionControl.tips · ISSN 2369-7342
Global science and perspectives on infection prevention – for practitioners, researchers and the public.
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Health education has been around for a long time. There are tried and trusted teaching and education techniques, based on traditional pedagogy, which have worked, and continue to work, in improving the health of…
Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization, convened an Emergency Committee of 18 experts and advisers to assess the level of threat that should be assigned to the apparent correlation between Zika…
Tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient and deadly bacterial disease that generally affects the lungs. Despite the fact that TB is both preventable and curable, many people in low- and middle-income countries still die each…
With the current threat of infectious diseases, our greatest weapon is knowledge. However, knowledge gained through research and the information that is ultimately published has little purpose without an avenue to inspire learning and…
Packaged salad products from a Dole processing facility in Springfield, Ohio have been linked to outbreaks of listeriosis in both the United States and Canada, resulting in at least one death and 19 hospitalizations.…
Effective infection control programs must deal with all environmental sources and modes of transmission that lead to the negative effects of microbes on materials. These may include product odors, deterioration, staining, bio-slimes, human impacts…
Meet Theresa Majeski. Theresa is the voice behind the blog, Global Contagions. Theresa is making a difference in the battle against infectious disease by writing about lesser-known diseases, or emerging details about more commonly-known…
Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs) are a major cause of preventable death throughout the world. It is believed the physical environment may play a more significant role in disease transmission than previously thought. New materials…
Here we grow again... We are pleased to announce the successful registration of our Non-Profit "The Infection Prevention Strategy" The Infection Prevention Strategy is a Non-Profit that undertakes the following services: 1) Operates the global…
Updated: Tuesday February 2, 2016 Abstract: Background: Vector-borne diseases are defined primarily by how they are spread. While many insects and arachnids can spread a diverse variety of microbes (bacteria, virus, protozoa, etc.), the…
Diabetic foot infections are common and preventable occurrences that raise the risk of amputation. Regular foot screenings by a primary care physician are a first line of defense against such infections and can be…
Background: More people in the US now die from Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections than from HIV/AIDS. Often acquired in healthcare facilities or during healthcare procedures, the extremely high incidence of MRSA infections and…
Anna Dumitriu is fascinated by the history and contemporary practice of microbiology and its impact on society and health. As a contemporary artist in the Bio Art genre, she is bringing the science of microbes…
Emerging pathogens in healthcare settings are a concern due to their antibiotic resistant nature. Historically, the water treatment providers have been concerned with Legionella, but the danger has now been extended to include Pseudomonas…
Background: A recently published study describes that the prevalence of occupational hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is higher than the general population. This study provides insights into the risk associated with virus acquisition from…
Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a rare, acute and sometimes fatal human disease affecting mostly those who live in (or travel to) the Arabian Peninsula. First identified in 2012, this disease affects the…
Chickenpox is a very common childhood disease caused by the Varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It is highly contagious and is found worldwide. There is a preventative vaccine available, but not all parents choose to have…
Last year, Nigeria observed how an existential threat from the Ebola pandemic reinforced people’s attitude towards hand hygiene – a strongly held idea and collective belief in our cultures and religions – drove forward…
E.coli 0157:H7 is the most common STEC (Shiga-toxins producing E. coli) in North America and can be found in a variety of food products, including meats, nuts, vegetables and dairy products. A recent outbreak…
Hospital acquired infections (HAI’s) are a major threat to patient safety and there is substantial evidence that good hand hygiene reduces the transmission of these diseases. However, most hand hygiene initiatives have focused on…
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