Despite the constant pressures and potential pitfalls of battling infectious diseases, many nursing homes do an exemplary job tackling all that comes with caring for an immunocompromised population.

"Firmware Update Introducing New Authorization Control System," posted by Bambu Lab on January 16 (and since updated twice), states that Bambu's printers—starting with its popular X series ...

Some evidence shows hospital infection preventionists may be able to spend less time monitoring hand hygiene, according to a study published Dec. 19 in the American Journal of Infection Control.

Research centres using SteraMist disinfection to control the mpox virus further demonstrate its effectiveness. Prioritizing infection prevention measures is critical due to the current mpox outbreak.

The easiest way to prevent HMPV infection is to take necessary precautions while staying outside ... There is no travel or contact history and we have sent the sample believing it to be suspected ...

Azithromycin also is used prophylactically to prevent heart infection in people having dental or other procedures and to prevent STIs in victims of sexual assault. Azithromycin is often prescribed as ...

It’s important to remember and plan for all sources of possible infection. Patients infecting EMS caregivers and vice versa is a very real concern. Hand washing is often promoted as the single ...

The AHA's Living Learning Network is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to launch the Sepsis Champions Leadership Series. These monthly events aim to improve sepsis care ...

Those suggested precautions won’t come as a surprise. “The ways to help keep yourself healthy this winter are things everybody knows,” said Dr. Shira Doron, chief infection control officer for Tufts ...

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Given the pandemic potential of avian influenza, infection prevention and control (IPC) recommendations for avian influenza in the Routine Practices and Additional Precautions for Preventing ...

COVID-19 contact tracing, isolation are key. Learn with the AMA how to do them ethically. Why it’s important: While expanding accurate and reliable testing is part of a comprehensive approach to ...