Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are the most frequent adverse outcomes due to
delivery of medical care. HAIs increase morbidity and mortality, prolong the hospital stay …

As an emerging non‐invasive and easy‐to‐use toolkit, salivary analysis has garnered
significant attention recently. By leveraging the latest discoveries in salivary biomarkers …

We describe the most common internal and external sources and types of contamination
encountered in viral metagenomic studies and discuss their negative impact on sequencing …

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)
represent a global threat to human health and well-being. Because transmission of MDROs …

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

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are one of the most common patient complications,
affecting 7% of patients in developed countries each year. The rise of antimicrobial resistant …

Some wood species have antimicrobial properties, making them a better choice over inert
surfaces in certain circumstances. However, the organic and porous nature of wood raises …

Introduction Inanimate surfaces within hospitals can be a source of transmission for highly
resistant microorganisms (HRMO). While many hospitals are transitioning to single …

Clostridioides difficile is the most common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea globally.
Its spores have been implicated in the prevalence of C. difficile infection due to their …

Background Smartphones used in clinical settings harbour potentially pathogenic bacteria,
and this may pose an infection risk. Previous studies have relied on culture-based methods …