Weekly Rounds: Triple Epidemics, Tattoo Issues with Psoriasis, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending February 17, 2023.
Weekly Rounds with Infection Control Today®.
Here are 5 highlights from Infection Control Today®'s (ICT®’s) wide-ranging coverage of the infection prevention and control world. Everything from interviews with known opinion leaders to the news that infection preventionists and other health care professionals can use on their jobs.
Epidemic: Pandemic Fatigue and Misinformation as Possible Causes
The triple epidemic or “tripledemic” of influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) may have peaked. What caused the confluence of these viruses to start, and how can we stop it from happening again?
Triple Epidemic: Media Coverage and Advocacy Groups Are Lacking
What can the media do to better cover the "tripledemic," and where are all the advocacy groups for these infectious diseases?
Can Getting a Tattoo Cause Psoriasis, Eczema, and Other Skin Conditions to Flare-Up?
Should an individual with psoriasis or eczema get a tattoo? How a Koebner phenomenon can affect the outcome.
Clostridioides difficile: Examining Bezlotoxumab and Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
These treatments were reviewed in a real-world application to evaluate their effectiveness in preventing recurrences.
COVID-19 Variant and Time Affects Reinfection, According to Recent Study
COVID-19 reinfection chances vary to variant and time since the previous infection, according to a new study.
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From Pandemic to Endemic: How the Protective Face Mask Market Is Evolving
August 2nd 2025Once a symbol of crisis, face masks have evolved into everyday essentials—driven not only by pandemic preparedness but by rising air pollution, cultural shifts, and workplace safety regulations. As innovation and demand grow worldwide, the protective face mask market is poised for long-term expansion well beyond COVID-19.
Sharps Safety Starts with Us: Why Infection Preventionists Must Lead the Charge
August 2nd 2025Sharps injuries remain a silent but serious threat in health care that infection preventionists are uniquely equipped to confront. With underreporting widespread and safety devices underused, it’s time for IPs to step into a leadership role, using their expertise in systems thinking, education, and policy to build a culture where staff protection is as prioritized as patient care.
The Green Revolution in SPD: From Hidden Cost to Frontline Change
August 2nd 2025As climate change accelerates, health care’s environmental impact faces increased scrutiny, with sterile processing departments (SPDs) emerging as key change agents. Often behind the scenes, SPD professionals can lead sustainability by turning routine practices into ecofriendly protocols that protect both patient and planetary health.
