Are “kissing bugs,” the bugs that transmit a potentially deadly parasitic disease that has been spreading in the U.S., in ...

Focused infection control surveys are no longer part of the standard survey process, federal officials announced in a memo to state directors Wednesday. Any COVID-19 or infection control concerns ...

There is a direct correlation between how well an infection prevention program is staffed and a facility’s rate of infection. Your reaction might be “duh,” but the scientific proof was elusive — until ...

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices may vote to disrupt the childhood vaccine schedule, despite what experts say ...

What is the role of the nose in infection acquisition and transmission? Why do harmless commensal bacteria on the skin become pathogenic and lead to infection? If hands are decolonized to reduce risk ...

Kissing bugs may sound charming, but with one bite, these insects can spread a dangerous parasitic infection: Chagas disease.

The management of many medical and surgical conditions often involves long-term infusion of intravenous fluids, broad-spectrum antibiotics, chemotherapeutic agents for cancer, critical care therapies, ...

One of our industry’s many lessons from the pandemic is the importance of balancing infection prevention and control with residents’ quality of life. However, a lesson learned isn’t always a problem ...

The skincare manufacturer, DermaRite Industries LLC., has recalled dozens more skincare products due to potentially harmful ...

Here is what you need to know about the causes of Chagas disease, the symptoms, and how you can protect yourself.

Lyme disease is especially prevalent in the Northeast and Upper Midwest, places where many celebrities own second homes or vacation. Well-known figures who’ve spoken about their diagnoses include ...