New work highlights the persistent threat of #MRSA internationally, emphasising the importance of investing in IPC measures, leveraging genomic technologies & addressing global disparities in MRSA management #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity.

Tanzania revised IPC guidelines, improved training, and scaled up HAI surveillance, achieving a score of 3 in the Joint External Evaluation. Continued efforts are vital for public health against infectious diseases! #IPC #HealthSecurity #Tanzania.

Disinfecting urine-contaminated floors, surfaces and objects is a persistent challenge in healthcare. This study evaluates alternative urine-disinfection procedures. Treating contaminated surfaces with 3% hydrogen peroxide removed bacteria.

New study provides descriptive analysis of a #COVID19 outbreak of 323 cases in early 2021, with a focus on respiratory failure as a severe outcome. It highlights the importance of vaccination as a protective factor against severe respiratory outcomes.

Central line–associated bloodstream infections pose a significant risk to patients and contribute to increased healthcare costs. This QI initiative aimed to identify the root causes and reduce the CLABSI rates by 30%.

Antiviral effect of 222 nm far-UVC light against human #coronavirus and rhinovirus, and murine norovirus using dried inocula 🦠. Read the #openaccess study here ▶️ #AntiviralResearch #Virology #VirusInactivation #UvcTechnology

Vaccinations are key medical interventions that can reduce #AntimicrobialResistance by lowering antibiotic use. This study explores the link between #COVID19 vaccination and antibiotic use in COVID-19 patients #VaccinationAwareness .💉�

RT @jhieditor: 🇭🇰 Multidrug-resistant organisms are a major public health challenge in densely populated Hong Kong, where over 90% of food….

RT @HIS_infection: Fasinating to attend the @MSFsci Scientific Day in London to learn about infection prevention and control in some of the….

Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) is common in ICUs. The COVID-19 pandemic increased healthcare-associated infections (HAI) among ICU patients. This study evaluates HAP trends over 7 years in two French University Hospital ICUs and the impact of COVID-19.

👐For @who World Hand Hygiene Day, we're delighted to present recent research and insights from the journal📘.Read it for free here▶️ . #handhygiene #WHHD

RT @WHO: Today is #WorldHandHygieneDay!. #HandHygiene & glove use 🧤 help protect you & health workers. Remember, it’s important to clean h….

RT @HIS_infection: 👐 Celebrate @who World Hand Hygiene Day! 👐. 📘Read research and insights from @IPIP_open for free here▶️ .

🦠Surgical site infections are a global concern affecting patients, prolonging hospital stay and raising healthcare costs.🎓Authors developed a structured training module to enhance the efficacy of surgical painting and draping among interns, reducing SSI.

🫀Postoperative infection is a serious problem for patients undergoing open-heart surgery.📊New study determines incidence, characteristics and risk factors for nosocomial infections in adult cardiac surgery patients to develop a nomogram prediction model.

A new, transparent classification of personal protective equipment explains each #PPE component’s role in infection prevention, guiding medical personnel and the public to make informed PPE choices for specific disease transmission routes #PPEAwareness.

RT @HIS_infection: 🦠New from @JHIeditor and @IPIP_open🦠. New work highlights the persistent threat of #MRSA internationally, adding insight….

RT @jhieditor: Always fantastic to catch up with the Year in Infection Control research at @escmid Proud as always to see the JHI and IPIP….

RT @HIS_infection: HIS lands in Vienna for #ECCMID2025! Interested to learn more about HIS? Meet with us and find out more about our plans.….

RT @jhieditor: 👶Patients admitted to the #PICU constitute a high-risk group with a heightened likelihood of receiving inappropriate antimic….

🏥New study compares the outcomes of environmental and instrument cleaning audits using an adenosine triphosphate bioluminescence assay to prevent the spread of micro-organisms within medical environments.