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Cross-Infection

Valentine's Day is The Worst Time to Kiss, Says Loyola Infectious Disease Specialist

Say “I love you” with flowers, chocolates or a greeting card, but be careful when you kiss this Valentine’s Day. “Mid-February is usually the peak season for infectious diseases, such as the seasonal and H1N1 flu, mononucleosis, colds and coughs,” says Jorge Parada, MD, ...More
February 1, 2012
Posted in News
Acinetobacter Found Growing in Nearly Half of Infected Patient Rooms

Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (MDR-AB) was found in the environment of 48 percent of the rooms of patients colonized or infected with the pathogen, according to a new study published in the November issue of the American Journal of Infection Control. The study ...More
November 1, 2011
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene, Infections & Pathogens
Single-Patient Rooms Decrease Acquisition of Resistant Pathogens

The role of intensive care unit (ICU) design and particularly single-patient rooms in decreasing bacterial transmission between ICU patients has been debated. Phillip D. Levin, of the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care at Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in ...More
September 16, 2011
Posted in News, Infections & Pathogens
Hand Contamination from Anesthesiologists Linked to Bacterial Transmission During Surgery

Contaminating bacteria are very commonly found on the hands of anesthesia providers, with high rates of transmission to the surgical field during operations, reports a study in the January issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, the journal of the International Anesthesia ...More
December 21, 2010
Posted in News, Hand Hygiene
Touchpoints Campaign Raises Awareness of Infection Prevention Measures

"Touchpoints" is a new campaign from Professional Disposables International, Inc. (PDI) that highlights the many ways germs can be transmitted in healthcare settings and is designed to educate caregivers and patients about preventing the spread of infections. ...More
July 22, 2010
Posted in News
Misuse of Anesthesia Could Cause Hepatitis Virus Transmission

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) can be transmitted during intravenous (IV) administration of anesthesia, according to a new study in the journal Gastroenterology. ...More
July 22, 2010
Posted in News
Top 5 Things Infection Preventionists Should Know About Their Hospital's Microfiber Program

Laundering temperatures, fabric denier and handling procedures all impact infection control efforts. ...More
July 15, 2010
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene
Vestagen Announces Completion of First Clinical Trial of Vestex

Vestagen Technical Textiles today announced the completion of the first clinical trial involving its Vestex™ nanotechnology-based products. The clinical trial was conducted by the Department of Epidemiology and Infection Control at Virginia Commonwealth University ...More
July 12, 2010
Posted in News