Infection prevention practices can also reduce the incidence of influenza and associated secondary bacterial infections.
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Antibiotic resistant infections and multi-drug resistant infections have been on the rise in recent years. When it comes to sepsis, these infections have the potential to be much more dangerous because they can be difficult to treat.
September is Sepsis Awareness Month: Here’s What You Need to Know
Sepsis is the body’s life-threatening, imbalanced response to a severe infection. The condition affects 1.7 million people and takes 270,000 lives in the U.S. every year. This year, we face additional risks because of the threat of COVID-19.
June Almeida & The Discovery of the First Human Coronavirus
Almeida’s contributions to the field of virology are immeasurable. Besides her discovery of the coronavirus family, she pioneered and perfected multiple techniques that have resulted in huge strides in viral imaging and diagnosis.
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At this year’s World Anti-Microbial Resistance Congress, Dr. Tristan Timbrook delivered a...
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WASH, which stands for water, sanitation, and hygiene, are basic...