Here are 17 key administrative recommendations for the prevention of bloodborne pathogen transmission, outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1. Incorporate preventing ...

Many healthcare workers report feeling responsible for preventing the transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, according to a study in the American Journal of Infection Control.

Scientists have extensively studied water and sanitation interventions to decrease the transmission of pathogens and disease prevention. But a new University of Michigan study suggests a broader ...

Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, the number of infectious diseases in humans has been increasing as approximately 335 human infectious diseases have emerged since 1940 (Jones et al., 2008; ...

Insects may play a role in transmitting pathogens in heath care settings, according to findings from a systematic review.The review of 73 studies from around the globe uncovered “limited but ...

Emerging vector-borne diseases are an important issue in global health. Many vector-borne pathogens have appeared in new regions in the past two decades, while many endemic diseases have increased in ...

Although it's not uncommon for hospitals to UV light to zap and neutralize airborne and surface pathogens, the technology is new for restaurants. McDonald's franchisees, however, in three large U.S.

The Disease Bridge: How Our Cities Are Inviting Wildlife Viruses In As suburbs expand into forests, grasslands, and wetlands, ...

Research led by UC Santa Cruz finds that both non-native and native birds play a key role in the transmission of a disease ...