The Resilience of Clostridium difficile Spores Against Hospital Laundry Processes
A recent study reveals that Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) spores can survive the laundry processes designed to sanitize bedding in healthcare settings, raising concerns about their potential to contribute to sporadic C. difficile infection (CDI) outbreaks and highlighting the need for improved laundry protocols or alternative disinfection methods.
The Unseen Battle: The Critical Role of Antimicrobial Fabrics in Hospitals
A study by Otter et al. highlights the critical role of contaminated surfaces in the transmission of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and emphasizes the need for adopting antimicrobial fabric products in healthcare settings to create a hostile environment for germs and reduce the microbial burden on surfaces.