May 13, 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 […]
January 13, 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 […]
December 10, 2025 Education Understand European Norms: What They Mean for Disinfection Infection prevention is not just about choosing the right product, it’s about understanding the European Norms (EN standards) that define what “effective” really means. These internationally recognised benchmarks ensure that […]
October 16, 2025 Education 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 […]
August 4, 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 […]
July 22, 2025 Education Understanding Sporicidal Claims: What You Should Know In healthcare, the ability of a disinfectant to eliminate spores, especially Clostridioides difficile, is critical. Bacterial endospores are among the most resilient forms of microbial life, and their persistence in […]
July 17, 2025 Education The Challenge of Biofilms in Healthcare Biofilms represent a formidable challenge in the ongoing battle against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), as they render pathogens more tolerant to conventional cleaning and disinfection methods. Tristel chlorine dioxide products have […]
June 6, 2025 Education Workshop: The Future of Surface Disinfection Catch up on our standout session from IPC 2025 in Birmingham… Where infection prevention experts Dr Jon Otter and Dr Phil Norville explored the vital role of surface disinfection in […]
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