Numerous studies point to the persistence of pathogenic bacteria and viruses on fabrics used in the healthcare environment. The evidence from the medical literature will be explored and evidence-based practices to combat this persistence will be discussed.
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Charles P. Gerba, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Gerba's expertise includes environmental microbiology, virology, parasitology and risk assessment. Gerba earned his doctorate in microbiology from the University of Miami and his bachelor of science in microbiology from Arizona State University. He is widely published and is a sought-after expert in the mainstream and technical media.
Kelly has served as editor in chief of Infection Control Today magazine for the past seven years, and manages a number of ICT-affiliated print and online offerings, including the Infection Control Education Institute, the ICT Conference on Professional Development, the ICT Series of Webinars, and GermStop. Recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists as an award-winning practitioner, she has served as an editorial manager, editor, and writer for newspapers, magazines, wire services, and public information bureaus for 25 years. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California.
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