Infection Control in Healthcare

Spatiotemporal dynamics and stability of multi-kingdom microbial communities in hospital sinks acting as persistent pathogen reservoirs

The paper characterizes microbial communities in hospital sinks, showing they are stable, multi-kingdom reservoirs harboring MDROs and shaped by environmental factors.

Assessing Bacterial contaminants on hospital devices at Zomba Central Hospital Intensive care Unit (ICU) and Theatre.

This study assesses bacterial contamination of hospital devices in ICU and theatre at Zomba Central Hospital, finding high contamination rates and multidrug-resistant bacteria, with poor staff knowledge on infection control.

Defining Operational UV-C Dose Requirements for Autonomous Disinfection of Clinically Relevant Pathogens Across Healthcare and High-Touch Surfaces

This study determines UV-C dose requirements for disinfecting various pathogens on different surfaces, finding significant inactivation across species with varying dose needs.

Comprehensive analysis of air and surface hospital microbiomes uncovers potential hotspots and avenues for transmission of diverse pathogens linked to hospital-acquired infections

This study analyzes hospital air and surface microbiomes to identify pathogen hotspots and transmission risks linked to hospital-acquired infections.

Microbial load on hair tools of tertiary-level students in Ghana: A case study of the University of Science and Technology, Ghana

This study examines microbial load on hair tools of tertiary-level students in Ghana, finding common bacteria and fungi, and identifying effective cleaning methods.

BACTERIAL AND FUNGAL CONTAMINATION OF STAIRCASE BANISTERS AT THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, GHANA

This study assesses bacterial and fungal contamination of staircase banisters in a Ghanaian university, finding higher bacterial loads on metal surfaces and common fungal species in all samples.

Longitudinal analysis of the hand microbiome in response to chlorine-based antiseptic use during a military field exercise

This study examines how chlorine-based antiseptic use affects the hand microbiome during a military exercise, finding greater post-treatment microbiome differences with the antiseptic compared to alcohol-based alternatives.

Use of ANCHOR viruses to validate radiative, physical and chemical decontamination systems in operational conditions.

This paper validates ANCHOR viruses as a platform for evaluating disinfection methods across chemical, physical, and radiative modalities in operational conditions.

Development of a UVGI System and Evaluation of Germicidal Potential Against Biofilm-Forming Bacteria and Fungi Under Controlled Laboratory Conditions

This paper develops a compact UVGI system and evaluates its germicidal effectiveness against biofilm-forming bacteria and fungi under controlled conditions.

Addressing efficacy of everyday hygiene cleansing products in context of sustainable handwashing behavior in the post-pandemic era

This study evaluates the antimicrobial efficacy of hygiene products at short contact times observed in post-pandemic handwashing behavior across four countries.

Assessing the Biosecurity Risk of Footwear as a Fomite for Transmission of Adventitious Infectious Agents to Mice

This study assesses the biosecurity risk of footwear as a fomite for transmitting infectious agents to mice, finding that shoe debris and contact media did not cause illness in mice despite containing non-enzootic agents.

Using Galleria mellonella to study pathogen dissemination and anti-infective surface coatings.

This paper develops a Galleria mellonella model combined with 3D-printed ICU models to study pathogen dissemination and test antimicrobial coatings.

How acceptable is rapid whole genome sequencing for infectious disease management in hospitals? Perspectives of those involved in managing nosocomial SARS-CoV-2

The paper explores the acceptability of rapid whole genome sequencing for managing nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 infections through interviews with healthcare professionals.

One year cross-sectional study in adult and neonatal intensive care units reveals the bacterial and antimicrobial resistance genes profiles in patients and hospital surfaces

The paper profiles bacteria and antimicrobial resistance genes in adult and neonatal ICUs over one year, revealing high abundances of HAI-related bacteria and AMR genes in patients and surfaces.