American Journal of Infection Control

Nontuberculous Mycobacteria and Legionella outbreaks have been linked to water from dental treatment lines. Dental waterlines are prone to harbor bacteria because of the small diameter, line size, and the ability to have stagnated water for periods

Infection Preventionists (IPs) are responsible for selecting effective disinfectants to decrease the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAI). Ultraviolet radiation (UV-C) devices are commonly used for this purpose but there is a lack of an

Early recognition of infectious tuberculosis (TB) cases and use of appropriate precautions are essential to infection prevention. In late 2021, a patient with active pulmonary TB presenting with an abnormal x-ray and productive cough went

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are a common issue in healthcare settings, caused by environmental microorganisms, leading to health risks and financial strain. Despite efforts to reduce HAIs, the role of the physical environment in reducing

Health care–associated infections (HAIs) are a common issue in health care settings, caused by environmental microorganisms, leading to health risks and financial strain. Despite efforts to reduce HAIs, the role of the physical environment in

Antimicrobial stewardship in Thailand has made major progress backed by a national strategic plan. The current study aimed to assess the antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) composition, reach, and breadth, as well as urine culture stewardship in

Long-term care (LTC) facilities experienced significant morbidity and mortality rates among both residents and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, for which they were ill-prepared to practice adequate infection prevention and control (IPC).

Healthcare workers (HCWs) and laboratory workers who are routinely exposed to potentially life-threatening infectious diseases should wear protective clothing when anticipating contact with infectious materials. The most critical property for

COVID-19 is believed to increase the risk of secondary healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The objective was to estimate the impact of COVID-l9 pandemic on the rates of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter

At the end of 2019, anomalous pneumonia cases were identified in Wuhan City (China) and were reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) on 31 December 2019. Scientists were able to identify the cause of these atypical pneumonia cases: a new