The Role of Bedding Plays in Spreading Infectious Diseases
A groundbreaking study published in Lancet Microbe reveals extensive monkeypox virus contamination in hospital isolation rooms, highlighting the potential for environmental and airborne transmission during routine care activities, such as changing bedding, and emphasizing the need for robust infection prevention measures.
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.