by admin | Dec 1, 2020 | Blog
Fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) are remarkably effective treatment options for recurrent C. diff infections. However, a series of recent FDA safety alerts in 2019 and 2020 highlight the potentially serious risks associated with the procedure, namely the risk of...
by admin | Oct 21, 2020 | Blog
Hospital-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections remain a significant source of morbidity for neonates in the intensive care unit. So when a MRSA outbreak is suspected, it is extremely important to act fast and make the right call....
by admin | Sep 23, 2020 | Blog
Rooting Out Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii from Environmental Reservoir. A recent inquiry we received about potential Acinetobacter baumannii transmissions among patients being treated for COVID highlighted just how different daily routines have become...
by admin | Jul 23, 2020 | Blog
In today’s unprecedented times, infection control is more critical than ever. While COVID-19 is the priority for all of us, healthcare-associated infections of all types remain a concern. Antibiotic resistance continues to claim thousands of lives each year...