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UVL disinfection technologies have demonstrated potential in reducing HAIs, particularly when integrated into a comprehensive infection prevention strategy. Their effectiveness, however, varies by application, pathogen type, and healthcare setting. Further research is needed to optimize UVL implemen …

Learn more about the facts and figures surrounding the state of healthcare-associated infections in the US today.

UV-C light breaks down the DNA of germs, preventing them from replicating in hospital and other settings. Discover more here.

Find out more about the winner and shortlisted entries in the Infection Prevention and Control category at the 2024 Nursing Times Awards.

Surfaces contaminated with pathogens pose a significant risk of disease transmission and infection. Alcohol-based disinfectants are widely utilized to decontaminate high-touch areas across various settings. However, their limited antimicrobial activity and the emergence of alcohol-tolerant strains n …

CDI is associated with substantial healthcare costs in Korea. The economic burden of CDI has gradually increased in South Korea.

The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Healthy People 2030 initiative calls for reductions in health care–associated infections (HAI) and a strong focus on addressing social determinants of health and eliminating health disparities. Advancing equity in health care to prevent HAI requires a...

Surfaces contaminated with pathogens pose a significant risk of disease transmission and infection. Alcohol-based disinfectants are widely utilized to decontaminate high-touch areas across various settings. However, their limited antimicrobial activity and the emergence of alcohol-tolerant strains n …

Scientific Reports - Enhanced biocidal efficacy of alcohol based disinfectants with salt additives

Copper oxide-containing surfaces significantly reduced Clostridioides difficile spores after 4 hours, according to study findings published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.

The Screening and Targeted Prophylaxis for Clostridioides difficile infection (STOP-CDI) protocol, developed at the University of Pennsylvania, resulted in a substantial reduction in healthcare-associated CDI among patients screened.

In conclusion, the use of bezlotoxumab did not lead to statistically significant decreases in CDI recurrence in patients post-HSCT. Future studies should be conducted with a larger number of HSCT patients receiving bezlotoxumab to provide supporting evidence of its role in reducing CDI recurrence.

In a culture survey of 30 U.S. hospitals, rates of Clostridioides difficile spore contamination after cleaning and disinfection of non-C. difficile infection (CDI) rooms were lower in facilities using sporicidal disinfectants in all post-discharge rooms versus only in CDI rooms (3.6% versus 5.1%, re …

Clostridioides difficile is a major cause of nosocomial diarrhea. As current antibiotic treatment failures and recurrence of infections are highly frequent, alternative strategies are needed for the treatment of this disease. This study explores the use of bacteriocins, specifically lacticin …

NACCHO’s CEO Lori Tremmel Freeman discusses efforts and emphasizes the need for federal support and coordination.

In-hospital incidence of CDI in HSCT patients was significantly decreased with OVP. Randomized controlled trials are needed in this high-risk population to assess the efficacy and risks of OVP for CDI.

CEO Lori Tremmel Freeman discusses NACCHO's capacity-building programs and strategies to strengthen local health departments in addressing evolving public health threats.

Clostridioides difficile is a major cause of nosocomial diarrhea. As current antibiotic treatment failures and recurrence of infections are highly frequent, alternative strategies are needed for the treatment of this disease. This study explores the use of bacteriocins, specifically lacticin …

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The risk factors for CDI in patients with IBD include younger age, female gender, low body mass index and hypoalbuminaemia, use of thiopurines, antibiotics, and glucocorticosteroids, prolonged hospitalisation, and gastritis and/or duodenitis.

CEO Larry Sutton, MD, PhD, discusses SIDIPREV, a novel oxygen-based therapy aimed at preventing C difficile infections.

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Zinplava (bezlotoxumab) injection will be discontinued as of January 31, 2025, according to the FDA’s drug shortages tracker.

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Although Candida auris and Clostridioides difficile continue to be dangerous for patients, research published throughout this year has highlighted strides made in outbreak prevention and understanding nosocomial infections.

Clostridioides difficile is a spore-forming pathogen capable of causing severe disease in humans. Critical stages in the biological cycle of this microorganism include sporogenesis/germination and toxin production by vegetative cells. Antagonizing these pivotal events could aid in prevention and tre …