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 Animals and a Few People

July 29th 2024

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: Travelers Beware!

May 30th 2024

Weekly Rounds with Infection Control Today
Weekly Rounds: Navigating AAMI ST91, Updates on HICPAC, and More

January 26th 2024

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Bug of the Month: I'm Preventable, but I'm Resurging

January 23rd 2024

Weekly Rounds with Infection Control Today
Weekly Rounds: Challenging MRSA Precautions, Bug of the Month, and More

December 8th 2023

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