May 19, 2026 Education Under the Microscope: Hantavirus Hantaviruses are rare but potentially serious zoonotic viruses that can cause severe respiratory or renal disease. Although infections are uncommon, recent reports linking an outbreak in a cruise ship environment […]
February 10, 2026 Education Under the Microscope – Nipah Virus Nipah virus is an enveloped, zoonotic RNA virus belonging to the genus Henipavirus within the Paramyxoviridae family. It is recognised by the World Health Organization as an emerging high‑consequence pathogen, […]
January 16, 2026 Education Under the Microscope – Norovirus Norovirus is one of the most persistent and contagious viruses in healthcare environments. It can survive for weeks on high‑touch surfaces, spread with ease, and cause sudden outbreaks of vomiting […]
November 1, 2025 News Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) in Focus: Causes, Risks and Prevention Strategies Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are defined by the NHS as infections which are developed either as a result of healthcare interventions (e.g. medical or surgical treatments), or from being in […]
October 17, 2025 News Under the Microscope – Clostridioides difficile Clostridioides difficile, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, is a spore-forming bacterium that causes mild to severe diarrhoea and intestinal conditions like colitis (colon inflammation). Where Can I Be Found? C. difficile […]
July 31, 2025 Education Under the Microscope – Candidozyma auris Candidozyma auris (formerly known as Candida auris) is a rapidly emerging pathogenic yeast. Individuals who have recently stayed in nursing homes and have lines and tubes that go into their […]
March 5, 2025 Education Under the Microscope – HPV Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are small, non-enveloped DNA viruses that cause a range of diseases from benign warts to threatening cancers. There are over 200 different types of HPV. They are […]
January 29, 2025 Education The Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance: Disinfect Responsibly Fighting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is critical for our global health. This article highlights the importance of implementing effective disinfection practices to prevent the spread of resistant bacteria. Discover how innovative […]
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