Posts Tagged ‘outbreak’
Norovirus: Understanding its transmission and prevention in the UK
Introduction Norovirus is recognised as the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis in the United Kingdom, responsible for over 50% of all gastroenteritis outbreaks1. Often termed the “winter vomiting bug,” norovirus poses significant challenges due to its high infectivity and environmental resilience. Virology and infectivity Norovirus belongs to the family Caliciviridae and is a non-enveloped, single-stranded RNA virus2.…
Read MoreInfection prevention experts answer your top coronavirus questions
Our infection prevention experts and scientists answer some of the general public’s biggest questions surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. With answers from our Clinical and Science & Innovation teams. [If you’re a healthcare professional, you should follow local, national and international guidance on the matter as appropriate]. Do face masks actually protect you against coronavirus?…
Read MoreThe biofilm challenge for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation
In the AJIC special issue on ‘Disinfection, sterilization, and antisepsis’, there is a helpful State-of-the-Science mini-review on the importance of biofilms in medical device reprocessing and healthcare surface disinfection. The review covers the growing appreciation that biofilms present a tough challenging to cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation attempts for both medical devices and surfaces in healthcare settings. The review draws…
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