Previous observational studies have reported protective effects of hand-washing in reducing upper respiratory infections, little is known about the associations between hand-washing and good hygienic habits and seasonal influenza infection. We conducted a case-control study to test whether the risk of influenza transmission associated with self-reported hand-washing and unhealthy hygienic habit...

OBJECTIVE Hand hygiene has historically been identified as an important intervention for preventing infection acquired in health care settings. Recently, the advent of waterless, alcohol-based skin degermer and elimination of artificial nails have been recognized as other important interventions for preventing infection. Supplied with this information, the National Infection Control Peer Group ...

INTRODUCTION Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a highly contagious viral infection that requires a high risk perception and practice of good hand hygiene by regular hand washing or use of hand sanitizers for infection control at all time. The declaration of Nigeria as an Ebola-free country by the World Health Organization on the 20th of October, 2014 has prompted many Nigerians, including healthcare...

Infection prevention and control program is important to prevent infectious morbidity. Simple method like hand washing effective sterilization methods are recommended in clinical practice. Immunocompromised state of pregnancy newborn more vulnerable acquire infection; there a real challenge from hospital acquired infection because surgical nature obstetric care.

The Immunogenicity of γ-irradiated tachyzoites of a highly virulent strain of Toxoplasma gondii (RH strain) was investigated. Immunized mice survived challenge infection and displayed increased interferon gamma (INF-γ ) production. On the other hand, nonimmunized controls died after 10 days and displayed a significantly decreased lymphoproliferative response to Concanavalin A (Con A). No tachyz...

the present study was done from winter 2003 until spring 2004. faecal samples(n=400) were collected from calves and cattle in four age groups:0-6,7-12,13-24 months and 2-10 years old.sample were stained by modified ziel-nelson method and oocytes of cryptosporidium were diagnosed on the basis of their sporozoiets. infection rate was equal amomg animals during all seasons. adult cattle had the hi...

Background. It is a fact that hand hygiene prevents nosocomial infection, but compliance with recommended instructions is commonly poor. The purpose of this study was to implement a hand hygiene program for increase compliance with hand hygiene and its relationship with nosocomial infection (NI) and MRSA infection/colonization rates. Methods. Compliance to hand hygiene was evaluated in a hospit...