January 14th: Do we need to stop washing our hands? – another example of false news?
A new study (1) carried out in the US shows how the household environment plays a key role in transmission of community-associated MRSA. From this study the authors conclude that good hand hygiene was associated with a reduced spread of MRSA between an infected child and other family members and
Sept:17th Bacteria Associated With Toilets and Offices Lock Handles in Nigeria
A study of the presence of bacteria on the surfaces of toilets lock handles and offices lock handles was in a University in Nigeria suggest that they may serve as a vector for transmission of pathogenic bacteria.
Sept 6th Cleaning up public attitudes to hygiene
Good hygiene is about breaking the chain of infection. A newly released u-tube clip shows you the basics of why - and when - and how to break the chain of infection.
Aug 20th: Spread of foodborne contamination in domestic kitchens and hygiene practices of older adults
Illness from foodborne pathogens such as Campylobacter spp., Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. and Staphylococcus aureus is reported to be greater among older adults than in the general population.
Aug 13th: Bugs à la carte: Microbial contamination of electronic menus
Increasing use of electronic menus in restaurants raises questions about possible spread of infection through this technology. This issue is reviewed in a recent paper
