Microbiology

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Significant step forward in creation of COVID-19 diagnostic tool

University of Warwick scientists develop detection using a model virus rather than just proteins

Study links antibiotic resistance with exposure to the disinfectant chlorhexidine

Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria exposed to chlorhexidine-containing disinfectants can become resistant to colistin, a last resort antibiotic often u...

CDC study validates room disinfection technology's effectiveness

Randomised clinical trials were used to validate the effectiveness of the Tru-D SmartUVC hospital disinfection technology

Case study: Sherwood Forest NHS minimises the risk of Pseudomonas

Engineering risk assessment minimises the risk of Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination and saves lives

Study on poor use of wipes in hospitals hits headlines

The study revealed that under current protocols hospital staff are likely to spread pathogens not kill them

BD accepted onto NHS Supply Chain microbiology framework

Agreement covers wide range of microbiology products

Non-toxic disinfectant could tackle HAIs

Canadian team finds Akwaton is fast-acting and environmentally safe

City hospitals the main breeding ground for MRSA, study reveals

Infection is being spread from large hospitals to community facilities, Scottish scientists discover

Wipe study on disinfection of flexible nasendoscopes

The efficacy study on Tristel Wipes was revealed at the Hospital Hygiene Congress in Berlin

Blood gas analysers help Hampshire trust meet EU regulations

Royal Hampshire procures six devices to provide 24-hour monitoring

In Brief

Hydrogen peroxide decontamination offers effective disinfection of sensitive areas

Clearwater launches world’s-quickest on-site Legionella test

Genmed delivers vendor-neutral managed services

Cleanroom Technology Conference 2018

The world's first Steri-Core antimicrobial finger plate

Global One-Pak to unveil first anti-bacterial dispensing pack

Olympus unveils new microscope

Detailed microbe database now online