A new study found that a multifaceted infection prevention and control intervention could at least temporarily thwart outbreaks of infections from the Klebsiella pneumoniae bacterium, a leading cause ...

The prevention and control of communicable disease relies on a number of well-established interventions. Vaccination, vector ...

PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon hospitals have been making progress in reducing health care-associated infections (HAIs), but they still fall short in meeting national standards in key areas. According to the ...

Despite his public threats about taking control of Greenland, including potentially by military force, President Donald Trump arrived in Davos on Wednesday looking to negotiate a deal that would give ...

One person who contracted it died. The fungus is commonly found in soil in the Ohio River and Mississippi River valleys, and the illness is not contagious. By Adeel Hassan One death is being ...

New research suggests that deep, often painless tooth infections may influence health far beyond the mouth. Studies indicate that treating infections at the root of a tooth can reduce inflammation and ...

Recently developed guidance recommends having at least 1 infection preventionist who manages the infection prevention and control (IPC) program, including ongoing, specialized training in IPC that is ...

HealthDay News — In multisociety guidance published in the November issue of Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, recommendations are presented for infection prevention and control (IPC) in the ...

A nursing home should employ at least 1 infection preventionist to manage the infection prevention and control program, including ongoing, specialized training. HealthDay News — In multisociety ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The updated guidance highlights best practices for infection prevention and control staffing and preparedness in ...

The World Health Organization and UNICEF have developed global guidelines for hand hygiene in community settings. While the WHO has long maintained guidelines for clinical environments, this is the ...