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CDC Protocols Cut Dialysis Infections

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released results of its Dialysis Bloodstream Infection Prevention Collaborative showing a 32 ...read more

Antimicrobial Resistance

The resistance of bacteria to antibiotics and similar drugs—called antimicrobials—is considered a major public health threat by the Food and Drug ...read more

Clostridium difficile

This report explores the essentials of Clostridium difficile, one of the most problematic pathogens facing healthcare institutions today. It provides ...read more

Clostridium difficile

Infection Control Today reports on the prevalence of Clostridium difficile, including hospitals' efforts to prevent and control this ...read more

Latest Headlines

Microbicide Wanted To Protect Women From AIDS

WASHINGTON, DC-Women are more susceptible to sexually transmitted diseases and are often not able to persuade their partner to use condoms. Many women feel helpless protecting themselves from AIDS and other diseases, especially in situations where domestic violence is more ...More
July 5, 2001
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Condoms Protect Women from HSV-2 Infections

WESTPORT, Ct-A new report published in The Journal of the American medical Association shows women are much less likely to become infected with herpes simplex virus type-2 (HSV-2) if their infected partner wears a condom. Anna Wald, MD, from the University of Washington in ...More
July 2, 2001
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Mad Cow Reaches Greece

ATHENS, Greece-Officials in Greece are reporting their first case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), more commonly known as Mad Cow disease. A 5-year-old dairy cow was at a slaughterhouse in Sidirokastro, when it was determined the animal was sick. Mandatory testing ...More
July 2, 2001
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FDA Restricts European Blood

WASHINGTON, DC-Advisors for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have voted 10 to 7 to ban blood donors who have spent significant time in Europe. They hope the new restrictions will limit the possibility of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) from entering the American blood ...More
July 2, 2001
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Half of Sexually Active Women Infected with HPV

CHICAGO-A new study from The Journal of the American Medical Assoocation shows that more than half of sexually active women will become infected with human papilloma virus (HPV) if they are sexually active during three years. The report from the University of California San ...More
July 2, 2001
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Hand Hygiene and Gloves:

Hand Hygiene and Gloves: Infection Control is Within Your Grasp By Deborah Davis, MS, MBA Next to your own intact skin, the gloves you wear are the first line of defense against potentially infectious agents for you and your patients. Studies have shown that at least ...More
July 1, 2001
Posted in Articles, Environmental Hygiene, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
Infection Control Today - 07/2001: Instrumental Knowledge

Preventing Thermal Burns from Electrosurgical Instruments By Anne Reed "I shall protect them from all harm." This excerpt from the Hippocratic Oath is the mandate under which all physicians serve. It dictates that above all else, during the course of any medical ...More
July 1, 2001
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IV Insertion Safety Devices: Evaluating Both Safety andClinical Performance

IV Insertion Safety Devices: Evaluating Both Safety and Clinical Performance By Michael Garvin There are few people who would argue that safety syringes and other medical devices cannot, if properly introduced into a healthcare setting, reduce needlestick injuries. It is ...More
July 1, 2001
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A Case for Inventory Control

A Case for Inventory Control By Marcia Frieze and Arlene Carlo, RN, BSN, FCSP Healthcare workers (HCWs) are continually seeking ways to enhance service and quality, and improve the financial bottom line. An effective inventory control management system for surgical ...More
July 1, 2001
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Infection Control Today - 04/2001: The Role of Environmental Cleaning in Infection Control

The Role of Environmental Cleaning in Infection Control By Jamie Wolf Articles documenting infection after improper reprocessing of patient-care items and decontamination of surfaces have emphasized the need for appropriate cleaning and disinfection. Although most ...More
July 1, 2001
Posted in Articles, Disinfection & Sterilization, Environmental Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions