American Journal of Infection Control

Multiple studies have occurred to determine if a patient's blood type, Rhesus factor (Rh), and sociodemographic attributes contribute to contracting SARS-CoV-2. True association remains unknown.

Sepsis caused by central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) is a significant complication of central venous access, increasing morbidity, mortality, length of stay, and hospital costs 1–3. Central venous access, on the other hand, is

With over 888,000 deaths since onset of the COVID-19 pandemic,1 the vaccine remains the best preventive tool against SARS-CoV-2, including Delta and Omicron variants. Yet, rates remain suboptimal with 63.9% of the US population fully vaccinated.1

As the world continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic, we are presented with the opportunity to take stock of our experience and reflect on the journey ahead. The year 2022 marks an especially auspicious time for APIC as we celebrate the 50th

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2015 alone, nearly 687,000 hospital acquired infections occurred in acute care settings with 72,000 of those hospitalized patients dying during their hospitalization.1 Ventilator

Hand washing is defined as washing hands with regular soap or antimicrobial soap, ranging from briefly rinsing to intensely scrubbing the hands and drying properly. Hand washing is critical in fighting infectious diseases since hands contaminated

Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infection (CDI) is the leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea and is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.1–3 Over 450,000 cases of CDI and up to 29,000 CDI-related deaths

During the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released guidance regarding extended use and re-use strategies in response to the national

Chemicals that eliminate pathogenic microorganisms including virus, bacteria, and fungi from non-living surfaces are important for disinfection.1 Numerous reports have shown that microorganisms can survive on surfaces even after application of

Hemodialysis settings are considered high-risk environments for contamination by blood-borne pathogens, including hepatitis C virus (HCV).1 Many outbreaks of HCV among hemodialysis patients have been reported all over the world, with an estimated 20