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 ...

Infection prevention in senior living facilities has come a long way since the onset of COVID-19, but significant risks remain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Protecting and treating those at high risk of severe infections is a paramount public health concern underscored by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although vulnerability to infection may seem like a ...

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 ...

Research presented by Professor Cecilia Johansson of Imperial College London has linked early type I interferon signalling in ...