Infection Control News: July 2-6, 2018
Does a full hospital mean higher infection risk? – A new study finds the opposite to be true. News | Journal
Finally, there’s a way to keep syphilis growing in the lab. News
A century-old cure may help ward off superbugs, the ‘global climate change of health’. News
First phage therapy center in the U.S. signals growing acceptance. News
Five steps to significantly reduce a patients’ risk of UTIs: It’s a good time to go back to basics and remind ourselves of the simple ways we can encourage people to help prevent UTIs. Opinion
How prepared is the world for the next epidemic? This tool shows most countries are not. News
Researchers create popular institution-specific antibiotic app. News
Hepatitis B: $20 blood test could help diagnose patients across Africa. News
Lifelong CMV infection improves immune defense in old mice by broadening the mobilized TCR repertoire against third-party infection. Journal
Climate change drives disease-spreading arthropods into new territory. News
A shortcut to testing for Ebola. News
Health officials warn of measles scare at Vancouver International Airport. News
Ebola outbreak ‘contained’ as lessons of 2014, trial vaccines avert global panic. News
Risk of miscarriage in mothers infected with Zika higher than previously thought. News
Extra Dose of Vitamin C Based on a Daily Supplementation Shortens the Common Cold: A Meta-Analysis of 9 Randomized Controlled Trials. Review article