The study authors say the results do not negate the importance of hand hygiene.

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Orthopedic infection is usually managed with surgery and prolonged systemic antibiotic therapy. Whether local antibiotics delivered by a product implanted at the infection site during surgery can r...

<em>C. auris</em> transfer rates topped those of more familiar pathogens

World Rabies Day is a global day of awareness and advocacy to help raise the profile of rabies - Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) - and drive efforts to eliminate rabies. World Rabies Day is an annual celebration on September 28, which is the anniversary of the death of Louis Pasteur who created the first rabies vaccine. The annual World Rabies Day theme is described and shown here, helping you to celebrate World Rabies Day.

Artificial intelligence can help IPs analyze surveillance data, identify patterns, improve training, and reduce repetitive work. Bassel Molaeb explains why AI literacy is becoming an important IPC competency while human validation, clinical context, and professional judgment remain essential.

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Cases of Candida auris, a fungus found in healthcare facilities, are rising rapidly this year, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

International collaboration brings evidence-based recommendations to critical care environments.

A new international guideline synthesizes the evidence behind ICU design decisions, recommending single-patient rooms, infection prevention features, and flexi…

Following the first reported deaths linked to the Cyclospora outbreak, epidemiologist Tyler Smith, PhD, explains why investigations are so challenging and how infection preventionists can strengthen surveillance and prevention.

The FDA approved Tylenol with Naproxen, the first OTC fixed-dose combination of acetaminophen and naproxen sodium, for up to 12 hours of relief from minor aches and pains in patients 12 years and older.

This updated IDSA AMR Guidance document provides treatment suggestions for infections caused by extended-spectrum β-lactamase–producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E), AmpC β-lactamase–producing Enterobacterales (AmpC-E), carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), Pseudomonas aeruginosa with difficult-to-treat resistance (DTR P. aeruginosa), carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia.

Why do outbreaks involving Cyclospora, Ebola, Legionnaires' disease, contaminated medical devices, and recalled consumer products matter to infection preventionists? This editorial examines the common lessons from today's emerging infectious threats and explains how surveillance, environmental safety, health care worker protection, and preparedness strengthen infection prevention and control programs across all health care settings.