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Infection control: How the Salmonella pathogen survives a hostile environment
For years scientists have puzzled over why the intracellular pathogen Salmonella is able to survive—and thrive—in human and ...
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What's at Stake if CDC's Infection Control Practices Committee Is Cut
Whether you are placing a central line, managing a Clostridioides difficile case, or keeping a surgical field sterile, you're ...
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Infection preventionists double down on EBP basics ahead of CMS guidance implementation
Infection control preventionists are doubling down on EBP basics and leading providers through some struggles that may ...
Specter of Job Cuts Looms Over CDC’s Infection-Tracking Efforts
The epidemiology community is hoping a federal program to thwart infections among patients and health-care staff will emerge ...
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Virginia hospital notifies patients of potential infection risk tied to reused syringes
Regional Medical Center is notifying patients about a potential risk of infection transmission due to a former employee’s improper syringe use. An investigation by the health system, FDA and other ...
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Master’s in Infection Prevention and Control Online
What is a Master of Science in Infection Prevention & Control? The Master of Science (MS) in Infection Prevention & Control degree trains students to work as professionals in the field of infection ...
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Laying the Foundation for a Career in Infection Prevention and Control
After graduation, Leahy began her career as a Disease Intervention Specialist in the STD Control Program at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. In 2021, she joined Jefferson Health as an ...