Weekly Rounds: Marburg in the Lab, IPs' Role in Dentistry, and IP Risk in Water Management
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending April 23, 2023.
Here are 5 highlights from Infection Control Today®'s (ICT®’s) wide-ranging coverage of the infection prevention and control world. Everything from interviews with known opinion leaders to the news that infection preventionists and other health care professionals can use on their jobs.
Working With Marburg in the Lab: An Investigator Explains
Since the Marburg virus is deadly, what would working with it in a laboratory setting be like? And what can be done to protect those who work with patients with Marburg?
An Infection Preventionist’s Role in Dentistry: What Changes Need to Be Made
How is infection prevention different in dental offices from other health care facilities? Experts explain.
COVID-19 Masking: Hundreds of Thousands of Russian Social Media Bots Have Tricked the Public
Kevin Kavanagh, MD, discusses how Russian bots have tried to convince the United States public that masking is unnecessary. What do the latest studies say?
Water Management and IP Risk
Numerous pathogen outbreaks have been from the water in medical facilities. So what are the dangers, and what can infection preventionists do to prevent morbidities and mortalities from occurring?
New Cases of Hantavirus Reported in New Mexico-1 Dead
One person has died of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome caused by Hantavirus in New Mexico. What is it, and what can be done to protect individuals from being exposed to Hantavirus?
Balancing Freedom and Safety: When Public Health Mandates Are Necessary
January 9th 2025Public health mandates, such as lockdowns, masking, and vaccination, balance liberty and safety, ensuring critical protections during pandemics like COVID-19 while fostering long-term survival through science.
Long-Term Chronicles: Infection Surveillance Guidance in Long-Term Care Facilities
January 8th 2025Antibiotic stewardship in long-term care facilities relies on McGeer and Loeb criteria to guide infection surveillance and appropriate prescribing, ensuring better outcomes for residents and reducing resistance.
Considering Avian Flu: World Health Organization Expert Warns Against Raw Milk
January 6th 2025Drinking raw milk poses risks of disease transmission, especially with H5N1 outbreaks. Expert Richard J. Webby, PhD, advises against raw cow or goat milk consumption due to its unpredictable and significant risks.
Avian Flu Risks in Veterinary Practice: Protecting Those on the Frontlines
January 6th 2025Veterinarians, technicians, and veterinarian infection preventionists face risks from H5N1 avian flu when handling farm animals or exposed wildlife. Learn key prevention strategies, PPE recommendations, and emerging challenges.
Understanding the True Threat: Richard Webby, PhD, on H5N1 Avian Flu and Its Human Impact
January 3rd 2025Richard Webby, PhD, the director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre or Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals and Birds, discusses the evolving dynamics of H5N1 avian flu, its variants, and the low risk to humans while emphasizing vigilance among health care professionals.
