Penicillins are first-choice antibiotics for many common infections, but more than one in 15 UK adults have a penicillin allergy label on their medical records. In the event of an…
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The best guidelines and evidence-based recommendations are only as good as the degree to which they are implemented. That’s the perennial struggle in infection prevention and control (IP&C), and infection…
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Vaccination is the safest and most effective way to prevent infectious diseases, say Krauland, et al. (2025), who add that it not only reduces disease in the vaccinated portion of…
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Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bathing is widely used in intensive care units (ICUs) to reduce bacterial colonization, yet its efficacy against fungal skin colonization, particularly Candida spp., is not well understood….
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Despite a steady decline in reported cases following a large outbreak in 2022, diphtheria is still being reported in Europe, with the number of cases higher than before 2020. An…
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Some patients with highly drug-resistant tuberculosis could benefit from a shorter treatment with fewer drugs while others may warrant more aggressive therapy, according to the findings of a new study…
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Excessive antibiotic utilization in hospital settings catalyzes the emergence and dissemination of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, with sanitary facilities serving as critical vectors for their propagation. This study by Neidhöfer, et…
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The potential for aerosol generation during bronchoscopy to facilitate the transmission of multidrug-resistant bacteria remains incompletely understood. This study by Yang, et al. (2025) aimed to assess the risk of…
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A new study analyzing more than 3,200 hospitals across the United States (U.S.) has revealed stark differences in how patients rate their hospital experiences depending on where they receive care….
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A team of experts from McMaster University has led the creation of Canada’s first-ever comprehensive guidelines for diagnosing, managing, preventing, and treating post COVID-19 condition (PCC), more commonly known as…
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In August 2024, the World Health Organization declared a second Public Health Emergency of International Concern for mpox. The current outbreak in Africa is driven mainly by the clade I…
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