Weekly Rounds: Marburg in the Lab, IPs' Role in Dentistry, and IP Risk in Water Management
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending April 23, 2023.
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.
Working With Marburg in the Lab: An Investigator Explains
Since the Marburg virus is deadly, what would working with it in a laboratory setting be like? And what can be done to protect those who work with patients with Marburg?
An Infection Preventionist’s Role in Dentistry: What Changes Need to Be Made
How is infection prevention different in dental offices from other health care facilities? Experts explain.
COVID-19 Masking: Hundreds of Thousands of Russian Social Media Bots Have Tricked the Public
Kevin Kavanagh, MD, discusses how Russian bots have tried to convince the United States public that masking is unnecessary. What do the latest studies say?
Water Management and IP Risk
Numerous pathogen outbreaks have been from the water in medical facilities. So what are the dangers, and what can infection preventionists do to prevent morbidities and mortalities from occurring?
New Cases of Hantavirus Reported in New Mexico-1 Dead
One person has died of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome caused by Hantavirus in New Mexico. What is it, and what can be done to protect individuals from being exposed to Hantavirus?
Endoscopes and Lumened Instruments: New Studies Highlight Persistent Contamination Risks
May 7th 2025Two new studies reveal troubling contamination in both new endoscopes and cleaned lumened surgical instruments, challenging the reliability of current reprocessing practices and manufacturer guidelines.
Happy Hand Hygiene Day! Rethinking Glove Use for Safer, Cleaner, and More Ethical Health Care
May 5th 2025Despite their protective role, gloves are often misused in health care settings—undermining hand hygiene, risking patient safety, and worsening environmental impact. Alexandra Peters, PhD, points out that this misuse deserves urgent attention, especially today, World Hand Hygiene Day.
