Category: Microbial Ecology

Germs Lead the Way: Exploring Microbial Ecology to Elevate the Fight Against Antimicrobial-resistant Healthcare-associated Infections

Three to four billion years ago, microbes (germs) were the first life on earth. They have thrived for millions of years longer than humans have existed. Much like humans, microbes have complex social and physical communities and are always evolving. These microbial communities are home to helpful germs and pathogens (harmful germs). Better understanding the Read More >

August 18, 2022 by Melia Haile, Christopher Elkins, Cliff McDonald, Alison Laufer Halpin, Mihnea Mangalea, and Lacey Avery6 Comments

Healthcare-associated infections

Acute/Long-term Care Settings, Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiotic Resistance and Antibiotic Use (Stewardship), Infection Control and Prevention, Microbial Ecology, Microbiome, Pathogen Reduction and Decolonization, patient safety