China's National Administration of Disease Control and Prevention (NADCP) recently issued directives out of concern for potential spring outbreaks of respiratory illnesses, following a winter reported to have unusually high instances of severe respiratory infections by locals. One such directive titled 'Preventing and Controlling Key Infectious Diseases such as COVID-19 Infection in the Spring of…
A recent study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is exuding a note of caution to the infection prevention professionals, especially within the veterinary field. This extensive research, disclosed on February 13 of this year, implies that cases of the H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in both human populations and animal…
Within healthcare settings, the recent surges in norovirus and avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks have spotlighted the significance of infection prevention practices. As a specialist in infection prevention, your role is pivotal in initiating proactive measures to protect health care workers, patients, and the wider community. This article provides an in-depth look at the salient facets…
In an unprecedented case reported on 23rd May 2024, the Mexico International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point announced a confirmed instance of avian influenza A(H5N2) in a human. The afflicted individual was a 59-year-old resident of the State of Mexico with no recorded contact with poultry or other animals. The patient, suffering from multiple…