New guidance on infection prevention and control for nursing homes offers recommendations for a variety of updated protocols and standards.

Nosocomial infections are infections that develop while a person is receiving medical attention. Examples include pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTIs) and gastrointestinal (GI) infections. The ...

What is a Master of Science in Infection Prevention & Control? The Master of Science (MS) in Infection Prevention & Control degree trains students to work as professionals in the field of infection ...

There is a direct correlation between how well an infection prevention program is staffed and a facility’s rate of infection. Your reaction might be “duh,” but the scientific proof was elusive — until ...

Scientists have stated that the levels of neutralizing antibodies are strongly correlated with the prevention of symptomatic and severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute ...

Share on Pinterest A rare but serious infection can occur with nasal irrigation devices. South Agency/Getty Images New research from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has found that using a neti ...

Bacteria cause urinary tract infections (UTIs), so antibiotics are the first-line treatment. Even when symptoms disappear, a person should finish their antibiotic course according to their doctor’s ...

If you’ve had a sore throat from time to time or blisters around your mouth or nose, chances are you’ve had a group A streptococcal (GAS) infection. Group A streptococcus is the bacteria that causes ...

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