This last week of 2022, Infection Control Today® reviews the most popular articles. Here are the 10th, 9th, and 8th.
Infection Control Today® (ICT®) strives all year to give you the best, most helpful information to do your job. Starting with the 10th most popular article, we will countdown the Top 10 most popular articles ICT® posted in 2022.
Here are ICT®'s 10th, 9th, and 8th most popular articles from 2022:
10th Most Popular: COVID-19 Infecting White Tail Deer to Create Transmission Danger
COVID-19 seems to be present in many white-tail deer. The danger posed by that includes COVID-19 mutating into a new variant that reinfects humans, says a study.
9th Most Popular: Environmental Measures Disrupt Transmission of HAIs
Time, staff, and budget constraints make it difficult to expand HAI mitigation programs despite the obvious and urgent need to do so.
8th Most Popular: Best Handwashing Technique: WHO’s 6-Step Process Is Effective, but Data Inconclusive
The goal of the review was to examine the efficacy of the World Health Organization’s 6-step handwashing technique and compare its efficacy with other handwashing techniques.
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.
Breaking Barriers: The Future of HIV Prevention and the Fight for Widespread PrEP Access
January 31st 2025Despite medical advances, HIV prevention faces roadblocks—low PrEP adoption, stigma, and accessibility issues threaten progress. Experts push for innovative, long-acting solutions to end the epidemic.
The Hidden Dangers of Hospital Ventilation: Are We Spreading Viruses Further?
January 31st 2025New research reveals hospital ventilation and air purifiers may unintentionally spread viral particles, increasing infection risks. Infection preventionists must rethink airflow strategies to protect patients and staff.