Bug of the Month

Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in health care facilities today. Each column explores the Bug of the Month's etiology, the infections it can cause, the modes of transmission, and ways to fight its spread. The pathogen profiles will span bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic species. We encourage you to use Bug of the Month as a teaching tool to help educate healthcare personnel and start a dialogue about microbiology-related imperatives.

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Bug of the Month: I Like to Hang Around

August 10th 2023

Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in health care facilities today.

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Bug of the Month: Keep Your Fingers Out of Your Mouth!

July 21st 2023

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Bug of the Month: I'm More Dangerous to Children

May 16th 2023

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Bug of the Month: Highly Contagious But Not Deadly

April 19th 2023

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Weekly Rounds: EMS/Firefighters Face IPC, Bug of the Month, and More

March 12th 2023

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