Infection Control Today

Infection Control Today provides timely, informative news, articles and educational opportunities to infection prevention and control professionals.

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Cyclospora cases are rising across the US. Learn what infection preventionists and patients need to know about diagnosis, surveillance, foodborne transmission, and the current multistate outbreak.

#Cyclospora #InfectionPrevention #FoodSafety

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Why do outbreaks involving Cyclospora, Ebola, Legionnaires' disease, contaminated medical devices, and recalled consumer products matter to infection preventionists?

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#cyclospora
#ebola
#legionnaires
#contaminated
#recalled

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A new lawsuit alleges a contaminated Olympus duodenoscope transmitted VRE during an ERCP, resulting in sepsis and death. The case renews discussion about endoscope reprocessing, biofilm, device inspection, and infection prevention.

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This commentary explores why infection preventionists should pay close attention, not because Ebola is coming here, but because the challenges are universal.

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#ebola
#DRC
#Congo
#infectionpreventioncontrol

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CDC: 145 cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states. Parasitic illness from contaminated food/water. Symptoms: diarrhea, cramping, fatigue. Treatment: TMP-SMX. Cases nationally notifiable. Report to health departments. 20 hospitalizations, zero deaths.

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Do you think you know your infection prevention and control acronyms?

Let's find out in the this first of a series of acronyms challenges.

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This commentary explores how combining evidence-based practices with education, competency, and a clear rationale in health care settings transforms adherence into ownership.

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Happy Independence Day!

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This article fascinated me when Rebecca sent it to me. The opportunities are endless!

Emerging research shows the human microbiome plays a critical role in preventing HAIs, AMR, and dysbiosis, offering opportunities for IPC and patient care.

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Emerging breath analysis technologies could provide faster, less invasive detection of bacterial infections and help clinicians monitor antibiotic response, though significant research and regulatory hurdles remain before widespread clinical adoption.

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I met Emily Frost, MPH, CIC, LTC-CIP, in the line to get our badges at APIC26. Learning about her job working as an IP in Kodiak, Alaska, in an interview the next day was fascinating. Take a listen.

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#APIC26

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At APIC2026, Monica Pogorzelska-Maziarz, PhD, MPH, CIC, FAPIC, FSHEA, FACE, of Villanova University, received the Elaine Larson Distinguished Scientist Award.

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I am so excited to attend #APIC26! Please reach out if you are presenting and would like to be interviewed by ICT, would like to meet ICT's team, or would just like to say hi.

Looking forward to it!

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Have you ever wanted to meet the Infection Control Today team? We will be having a meet and greet at #APIC26 n Nashville. We will announce the location when we get onsite. We look forward to meeting all of you!

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Sterile processing departments (SPD) are increasingly being pushed beyond reactive maintenance models as equipment failures, workflow disruptions, and tray defects continue to impact surgical readiness and patient safety.

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The 2026 Ebola outbreak has now spread to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with the WHO reporting more than 513 cases and over 130 suspected deaths linked to the Bundibugyo strain.

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At HSPA 2026 in Baltimore, Malinda Elammari, CST, CRCST, CER, CHL, CIS, HASP-IP, CSPDT, CEO and founder of Crown Point Consulting, shared a powerful message on the future of sterile processing.

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Why should infection preventionists pay attention to a rare hantavirus cruise outbreak? Because it underscores a critical reality: pathogens do not follow expected patterns.

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Handwashing gaps persist despite high awareness, according to Bradley’s 2026 survey. As World Hand Hygiene Day marks 17 years, experts stress clean restrooms, access, and behavior change are key to infection prevention.

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#WHO
#handhygiene
#handwash

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I am so excited to learn and connect with people I know and those I look forward to meeting.
#HSPA26

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