When pathogens enter our cells as part of an infection, our body will trigger a programmed cell death known as "pyroptosis" ...

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

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 ...

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), in collaboration with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the Infectious Diseases Society of ...

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

Covid-19 infections have been strongly linked with cardiovascular events like a heart disease and stroke, but new research shows that other viral infections such as influenza, HIV, hepatitis C and ...

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is celebrating Qatar Infection Prevention and Control Week (QIPC) from October 19 to 25, under the theme 'Together we Stand UPPP (Unite, Prevent, Protect, ...

One of the pillars of modern medicine is showing its cracks, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. Antibiotics have turned once-deadly infections into minor inconveniences.

Sharp Coronado Hospital is once again preparing for its Free Flu Shot Clinic this month (October 13, 14, and 28), a service they’ve been able to provide for the community for decades in collaboration ...