Twenty-six percent of people who are taking a wait-and-see approach about whether to get the COVID-19 vaccine say that they’d be more likely to get vaccinated if it involved just a single dose.
Hospitals using CDC prevention strategies had different incidences of hospital-associated Clostridioides difficile infection compared to those that didn’t, but the reasons are not necessarily the…
Ramon Zegpi Lagos, DVM, PhD, discusses H5N1 (avian flu), risks, transmission dynamics, preventive measures, and ongoing research at The Ohio State University.
Carole W. Kamangu, MPH, RN, CIC raconte son parcours inspirant depuis la République Démocratique du Congo à son leadership actuel dans le domaine de la…
Carole W. Kamangu, MPH, RN, CIC shares her inspiring journey from the Democratic Republic of Congo to health care leadership in the US today.
A well-organized SPD not only keeps the surgical schedule on track but also minimizes backlogs and ensures the timely removal of bioburden—a crucial factor in…
Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in health care facilities today.
Recent research in the American Journal of Infection Control reveals gaps in routine hospital disinfection, highlighting the need for UV-C audits. Learn how to validate…
Learn about the FDA’s approval of Zevtera (ceftobiprole medocaril sodium) for Staphylococcus aureus infections in adults and pediatric patients, including common side effects and precautions.
Discover Alaska’s borealpox virus, formerly Alaskapox, now named for its ecosystem origins. Learn about this orthopoxvirus affecting humans and small mammals, with prevention insights.
Media in the US presents AI as both beneficial and risky. Positive coverage shows AI’s potential through virtual assistants like Siri, while cautionary tales warn…
