Prior to clean surgeries, decolonization with topical antimicrobials may lead to an increase in antimicrobial resistance. To provide a baseline prevalence of resistance to topical antimicrobials, in Alberta, specimens were collected from surgical
Bats are responsible for roughly 7 in 10 rabies deaths among people who are infected with the rabies virus in the United States, possibly because people may not know of the risk bats pose, according to the Vital Signs report released today by the
The early years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic were “plagued by confusion, fear, isolation, and discrimination” against those infected or at high risk, the President of the UN General Assembly reminded a commemorative meeting on Tuesday marking World AIDS
Patients in a behavioral health unit move about freely and participate in communal activities and meals. This type of environment can lead to an increased risk of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposure among the patient population. Despite