Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Annual Conference
Windshield washer fluid possible exposure route for Legionnaires' disease
Researchers have identified windshield washer fluid as a possible source of Legionella, according to data presented at the 2014 General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.
Oral microbiota levels may indicate pancreatic cancer
The presence of certain types of bacteria in the mouth could potentially be an indicator of pancreatic cancer in its early stages, according to study results presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.
Oral microbiota levels may indicate pancreatic cancer
The presence of certain types of bacteria in the mouth could potentially be an indicator of pancreatic cancer in its early stages, according to study results presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.
Bacteria linger up to a week inside airplanes
Bacteria can remain on certain surfaces inside airplanes for up to 1 week, according to data from a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.
HPV detected in more than two-thirds of US adults
Nearly 70% of healthy Americans were found to be infected with one or more strains of HPV, but most of the strains identified were harmless, according to new data presented at the 2014 General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.