Hand hygiene is vital to prevent the spread of infectious organisms, especially in healthcare settings. It is well-documented in the literature about the importance of thorough handwashing with soap ...

People who wash their hands with contaminated soap from bulk-soap-refillable dispensers can increase the number of disease-causing microbes on their hands and may play a role in transmission of ...

Welcome to Microbiology! In this portion of the course, we will explore the central roles of microorganisms in nature and in our daily lives. In this process of discovery, we will become adept with ...

AKRON -- Every year we tell you the need for good hand hygiene to lessen your chance of getting sick during cold and flu season... GOJO, the Akron company that makes Purell hand sanitizer, takes it so ...

A new study has shown that antibiotic-resistant E. coli spreads primarily because of poor hygiene; hands that are not thoroughly washed after a person uses the toilet are far more likely to spread the ...