pathogens

Thermal Imaging Successfully Assesses Hand Hygiene Technique

Study foresees potential use of thermal cameras to monitor hand hygiene for health care.

Disinfectant Ingredients of the Future

Study Finds Surface Sanitizers Inconsistent

Efficacy against norovirus can vary significantly according to formula and technique.

Monitoring Improves Hand Hygiene Compliance

Study reveals a 76% increase in hospital hand hygiene performance rates.

Half of Health Care Facilities Globally Lack Hygiene Basics

The new estimate reveals the worldwide risk of disease spread to patients and health care workers.

Texas Confirms First US Death of a Person Infected With Monkeypox

Cases of monkeypox have now been confirmed in every U.S. state and territory.

Sick Worker Infects 17 Long-Term Care Patients in Japan

The infections resulted in medical costs exceeding $12,000.

Nearly Three Years of COVID-19: What Was Learned?

According to Dr. Deborah Birx, M.D., asking questions is paramount in continuing to deal properly with the virus.

CDC Updates COVID-19 Recommendations for Schools

As students return to their classes, school facilitators need to revisit their COVID-19 protocols.

Polio Reappears in NY After Nearly 40 Years

Compounding the COVID-19 pandemic and monkeypox cases is the reappearance of polio in the United States.

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Nationwide Monkeypox Testing Capacity Increasing