An increase in measles activity this year is coinciding with a rise in potential exposures as infected individuals seek medical care at healthcare facilities across the nation.
Category: Infection Control
New Jersey county reports suspected mumps outbreak
The New Jersey Department of Health reported a cluster of suspected mumps in Hunterdon County.
5 ways to optimize sepsis education: AMA
The American Medical Association is underscoring the importance of robust sepsis training, particularly for new hires, as U.S. hospitals are increasingly under pressure to do more to reduce and prevent the 270,000 sepsis-induced deaths that occur annua…
Boston U accelerator funds vaccine for infant sepsis
CARB-X, a Boston University-led nonprofit that funds projects that focus on antimicrobial stewardship, awarded $467,000 to GlyProVac to develop a maternal vaccine that could prevent sepsis in infants, according to a Feb. 29 news release.
C.diff guidelines revised for patients with recurrent infections
A common practice for treating patients with gastrointestinal conditions has been revised by the American Gastroenterological Association, it announced Feb. 21.
Providence details improvements for prevention of sepsis in newborns
Group B streptococcus is notorious for leading to sepsis in newborns. While there are guidelines for treating the condition, adhering to them is not always followed.
Fox Chase researchers find new way to combat C. diff infections
Cancer patients who are given the oral antibiotic vancomycin following stem cell transplants have greatly reduced rates of Clostridioides difficile infections, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia found.
2 test positive for legionella bacteria after Cleveland Clinic Mercy stay
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio, is taking proactive measures after two patients tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease after stays at the facility, local news outlets reported Feb. 15.
Long nails can contribute to infection outbreaks
Artificial or natural nails that extend more than one-fourth of an inch beyond the fingertip can harbor more pathogens than short nails, leading to more outbreaks, according to a Feb. 8 article published on Nurse.org.
Are antifungal creams leading to superfungal skin infections?
Improper prescribing or overuse of antifungal creams may actually be making some drug-resistant fungal skin infections worse, according to a CDC report published Jan. 11.
