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Learn first hand how Soapy, Intelligent Hand Hygiene System can help stop the spread of disease one hand wash at a time. Soapy - Clean Hands, Clean Data #infectionprevention #handhygiene GOJO, Makers of PURELL Ecolab APIC Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing and global threat to public health that jeopardizes decades of progress in the fight against bacterial infections. This phenomenon occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines. Consequently, antibiotics become less effective in treating bacterial infections, making them more difficult to manage and increasing the risk of severe illness and death. The issue of antimicrobial resistance was also the main focus at the 34th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), which was held in Barcelona from 27th to 30th April. To learn more, read our latest article on the blog 👉 https://lnkd.in/dp-xpZWf #Menarini #antimicrobialresistance #AMR #ECCMID

Three hygiene practices to follow according to the CDC to prevent the spread of C. auris: 1. Practicing good hand hygiene. C. auris thrives on skin, so hygiene practices like washing with soap and water can help wash away germs. 2. Following infection prevention and control measures, including the proper use of gowns and gloves. 3. Performing effective environmental cleaning and disinfection practices, especially in patient rooms.

New infectious diseases on the rise: What's behind it? Dr. Rodney E Rohde, SV, SM, MB (ASCP), FACSc, breaks down key factors driving SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 and more. Watch the 🎥 on Thursday, July 11! Register: https://bit.ly/4eszb1R #infectiousdisease #publichealth #stayprepared #stayinformed #virology #patientpreparedness #infection #infectionprevention #microbiology #diagnosticinequity #diagnosticsdecoded

#online course completion #infosis springboard # medical microbiology #value added course I am glad to share that I have successfully completed the online course in Infosys springboard at the topic of medical microbiology and attended the assignment and completed by scoring 84%. In this course on medical microbiology i will be learn about the concept of respiratory tract infection, bacterial wound and skin infection, sexually transmitted diseases, infection of urinary tract , infection of central nervous system,gastra intestinal tract infection,fungal disease polio,influenza,amoebiasis , malaria,rabis, Zoonotic diseases,AIDS.

MeMed BV - Distinguishing bacterial from viral infections in acute care settings. The new double-blinded, multi-center study “Apollo” is now published in JACEP Open, showing how MeMed BV can rapidly and accurately address this challenge. This study adds to a strong body of research and real-world evidence, consistently demonstrating the undeniable accuracy and value of MeMed BV. Key take aways: • Robust diagnostic performance of 90% sensitivity, 93% specificity and 99% NPV. • Potential reduction of unwarranted antibiotic prescription by 2.2 fold. • Actionable results obtained even in highly complex cases as defined by a panel of experts. #antibioticresistance #amr #clinicalstudy #clinicaltrail #moriaki_bv https://lnkd.in/dSbgHYZT

Learn more about antimicrobial peptides >> #peptides #drugdiscovery

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 (𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐬). Antibiotics have been pivotal in this battle, known for their specific targeting of bacterial infections, low cost and oral bioavailability. Yet, they face critical challenges like antibiotic resistance and side effects due to low specificity. Peptides, on the other hand, provide some unique advantages and challenges. AMPs are short chains of amino acids inherent to our innate immunity, with a unique mechanism of action that disrupts the cell membranes of pathogens. This means they are effective against various pathogens, including bacteria and viruses, and reduces the likelihood of pathogens developing resistance. AMPs also have potential applications in various medical fields beyond infection control. However, their development has been hindered by issues such as stability and degradation, cost of development and selective toxicity. AI is opening up new doors to overcome some of these traditional challenges and paving the way for peptides as a viable alternative to antibiotics in the fight against infectious diseases. Learn more about AI-driven AMP design >> https://lnkd.in/dWFrGRu6 #Peptides #Antibiotics #DrugDiscovery #AI

Interesting study summarized in Medscape from on a poster presented at the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Global Congress: "Hospital-acquired infections associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) increased during the COVID-19 pandemic by 32% and remain 13% higher post pandemic compared with prepandemic levels" #infectionprevention #infectioncontrol #healthcare #patientsafety #AMR APIC https://lnkd.in/evcsiGQ3

Rising antibiotic resistance prompts shift to ecological research strategies in infection control In a recent article published in The Lancet Microbe , researchers discussed the need to enhance research on the interactions between bacterial pathogens and commensals within human microbiomes and host biology to develop innovative infection prevention and treatment strategies. Take a look at the full article here - News Medical - https://lnkd.in/e9gF_FfY #biotech #biotechnology #biology #technology #infections #anitbiotics