Toxoplasma gondii poses serious risks during pregnancy and to those with weakened immune systems, and Clinicians must ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded a nationwide recall of several ready-to-eat pasta meals ...

Patients with implanted medical devices like orthopedic joint replacements, pacemakers, and artificial heart valves run a small but significant risk that these devices get infected with bacterial ...

Explore the list of 280 hospitals with the lowest MRSA rates based on CMS data from October 2023 to September 2024.

Outbreaks of norovirus, an extremely contagious stomach bug, can spread quickly. “‘Tis the season for germs,” said Dr.

Drug-resistant bacteria are evolving as fast as manufacturers can put out antibiotics. A new bug is proliferating rapidly in the U.S. and in SC.

Steps to Reduce Infections and Staff Burnout Physician practices nationwide face mounting operational pressures. Staffing shortages, higher patient volumes and administrative complexity continue to ...

The first major update to long-term care infection prevention and control recommendations in 17 years offer providers a new ...

A study led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity found there is a worrying increase in strep bacteria growing at rapidly different rates in different parts of the country. The ...

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), in collaboration with the Association for Professionals in ...

With hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD, spreading through certain parts of the country, there are certain symptoms to look for and ways to treat the illness.

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), in collaboration with the Association for Professionals in ...