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Highlights from APIC 2023: Rediscovering Normalcy and Advancements in Infection Prevention
Arriving in Orlando this year for APIC brought with it the excitement that the conference was, like most things, getting back to “normal”. The plane …
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia outbreak
In 2021, a Stenotrophomonas maltophilia outbreak was identified in an Istanbul tertiary referral center that resulted in 121 cases. Upon investigation, Menekşe et al. (2022) report the source …
What is Candida auris and how is it dangerous?
Candia auris (C. auris) is a yeast that demonstrates an ability to erode the host innate immunity as well as multi-drug resistance. C. auris was …
Clean Water Endotoxins
Introduction In the world of microbiology, there is a strong focus on the pathogenic potential of certain bacterium. Yet the pathogenic potential of a specific …
Reflections on 2022 from Dr. Miller
The year’s end is always a time for reflection, and as I look back on 2022 through the lens of our company mission of disease …
AWT Convention FollowUp – Moving Forward
AWT took place in Vancouver, Canada this year and frankly none of us really knew what to expect. 2021 brought us back together in person …
Cronobacter sakazakii: A Pathogen Titan
In February of 2022, Cronobacter sakazakii (C. sakazakii) made new headlines as the bacteria responsible for the deaths of two infants and the severe illness …
What is MIC? Microbiological Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Testing
What is MIC? Microbial-induced corrosion (MIC) is the phenomenon of corrosive activity by microbial organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and algae. MIC is seen in …
APIC 2022 and The Future of Healthcare
After a two-year hiatus, the APIC conference returned in 2022, and with it a renewed interest in infection prevention. The COVID-19 pandemic served as a …
Persister Cells and Differences from Other Cell Types
Awareness of antibiotic-resistant (AR) bacteria has increased greatly in recent years as the number of AR infections continues to grow. Organizations such as the World …
Cooling Tower Spring Reboot
It is the time of year where, in many parts of the country, commercial cooling towers that run seasonally are needed to come back online …
EST Becomes ANAB/ANSI Certified
To Our Friends and Colleagues, Since 1993, EST has provided industry-leading environmental microbiological analyses for the water treatment and healthcare sectors. EST recognized early on …