American Journal of Infection Control

Impact of the blue-carba rapid test for carbapenemase detection on turnaround time for an early therapy against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Friday, August 14, 2020 - 6:00 PM

The worldwide emergence of carbapenem-resistance is a growing concern, particularly among Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates.1 This microorganism display a large arsenal of resistance mechanisms which can contribute for the carbapenem-resistance

Impact of extended use and decontamination with vaporized hydrogen peroxide on N95 respirator fit

Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 6:00 PM

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is an emerging pathogen that is spreading worldwide. It is primarily transmitted by respiratory droplets and by direct and indirect contact; however, airborne transmission can also occur in the context

Implementation and Process of a COVID-19 Contact Tracing Initiative: Leveraging Health Professional Students to Extend the Workforce During a Pandemic

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - 6:00 PM

In the context of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the pandemic of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) in the United States (US), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended the