Chicago Doctor May Have Exposed Patients, Staff to TB
CNN.com is reporting that a first-year pediatric resident in Chicago who was diagnosed with a confirmed case of tuberculosis, may have exposed hundreds of staff members and patients at three local hospitals. Public health officials have offered to test the exposed individuals for TB infection. To read the rest of the news article, CLICK HERE.
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Most Harmful and Costly Hospital-Acquired Infection
February 5th 2025Nonventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) is a deadly, overlooked infection impacting patient outcomes. With new diagnostic tools and prevention strategies, hospitals must prioritize oral hygiene to reduce risk.
Gag Order Puts Public Health at Risk, APIC Urges Immediate Action
February 4th 2025APIC warns that the HHS gag order on CDC communications endangers public health, delaying critical infection updates and weakening outbreak response amid rising tuberculosis, avian flu, Ebola, and measles threats.
