Bird flu was detected in wastewater before the first reported outbreak among Texas dairy cattle in 2024, according to new findings presented at IDWeek 2024. Experts say early detection of…
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While the gift of being able to divine the future may be reserved for a few notable individuals such as Nostradamus, in more modern times, surveying experts and extrapolating the…
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Half of all patients with sepsis admitted to an emergency medical department died within two years, according to Danish researchers investigating factors that could predict outcomes for these patients. Dr….
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Despite strong worldwide guideline recommendations, influenza vaccination rates remain suboptimal among young and middle-aged patients with chronic diseases. Effective scalable strategies to increase vaccination are needed. Johansen, et al. (2024)…
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Taking a dose of the oral antibiotic doxycycline after a high-risk sexual encounter has dramatically reduced the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in places where the strategy is being…
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Research at UMC Utrecht has identified 29 novel antibodies against the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae, an important cause of drug-resistant infections. Using genetic and functional approaches, the researchers also managed to…
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A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reports a comparison of hospital room cleanliness using standard disinfectant wipes versus wipes with a color additive that…
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The prevention of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) transmission in the healthcare setting is a priority in infection control programs. A cornerstone of this policy is contact tracing of nosocomial contacts…
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Telemedicine actually improves the quality of care and increases physician satisfaction in delivering that care, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. We all remember…
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APIC and IPAC Canada partnered on the creation of a new resource to help healthcare professionals work through ethical issues that arise in infection prevention and control (IP&C) and assist…
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With a fresh wave of free COVID-19 rapid tests now shipping to households nationwide, and many other types of at-home medical tests now available on store shelves and websites, a…
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