There is increasing evidence that the hospital surface environment contributes to the spread
of pathogens. However, evidence on how best to sample these surfaces is inconsistent and …

The testing and label claims of disinfectants to wipe high-touch environmental surfaces
rarely reflect their field use where contact times are in seconds with only microliters of the …

Lead released from manufacturing factories, recycling plants, automobile company and
landfill leachate is abundantly found in wastewater. An efficient bioremediating agent for …

Recent reports provide evidence that contaminated healthcare environments represent
major sources for the acquisition and transmission of pathogens. Antimicrobial coatings …

In addition to genital lesions, persistent HPV infection has been suggested to have harmful
effects on pregnancy, including spontaneous preterm labour and abortion, since studies …

Cross-contamination is an increasingly important risk factor in food safety. Cleaning and
disinfection regimens are essential components in its prevention but need to be validated …

Background Effective design and operation of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ventilation systems
is important to prevent hospital-acquired infections. Air purifiers may contribute to that. Aim In …

Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection continues to be an important public health problem
worldwide due to its increasing incidence. C. trachomatis infection can lead to severe …

The role of indirect contact in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is not clear. SARS-CoV-2
persists on dry surfaces for hours to days; published studies have largely focused on hard …

The study of infectious diseases includes both the progression of the disease in its host and
how it transmits between hosts. Understanding disease transmission is important for …