Incubation Period for MERS-CoV Could be Longer Than Previously Thought
The Lancet is reporting that a detailed clinical description of two cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in France suggests that the incubation period for the virus may be longer than previously thought, and longer quarantine periods may be required to rule out infection among contacts. The first patient (who has since died) probably became infected with the virus while traveling in the Middle East; the second patient probably caught the virus while sharing a hospital room with the first patient before doctors had detected the MERS-CoV infection.
To read further from The Lancet, CLICK HERE.
Getting Down and Dirty With PPE: Presentations at HSPA by Jill Holdsworth and Katie Belski
June 26th 2025In the heart of the hospital, decontamination technicians tackle one of health care’s dirtiest—and most vital—jobs. At HSPA 2025, 6 packed workshops led by experts Jill Holdsworth and Katie Belski spotlighted the crucial, often-overlooked art of PPE removal. The message was clear: proper doffing saves lives, starting with your own.
APIC Salutes 2025 Trailblazers in Infection Prevention and Control
June 18th 2025From a lifelong mentor to a rising star, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) honored leaders across the career spectrum at its 2025 Annual Conference in Phoenix, recognizing individuals who enhance patient safety through research, leadership, and daily practice.
