Tag: sterilization
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Infection Prevention and Control in Cameroon’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Departments: Knowledge, Practices, and Challenges
Overview: IPC in OB/GYN Departments in Cameroon Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a cornerstone of safe obstetric and gynecologic care. In referral hospitals in Cameroon, obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) units manage high-risk deliveries, surgical procedures, and neonatal care. While progress has been made in training and guidelines, gaps persist in knowledge, adherence to protocols,…
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Rare Spacecraft Bacterium Plays Dead, Evading Detection
Uncovering a Hidden Survivor in Space Mission Clean Rooms A team of microbiologists at the University of Houston has identified a rare microorganism that could be quietly evading detection in spacecraft assembly clean rooms by entering a dormant, near-motionless state. The organism, Tersicoccus phoenicis (T. phoenicis), was discovered in environments designed to be as free…
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Rare Spacecraft Bacterium Evades Detection by Playing Dead
Rare Microorganism Found in NASA Clean Rooms Gets a Second Life A rare microorganism, Tersicoccus phoenicis (T. phoenicis), is prompting a rethink of how researchers monitor cleanliness in facilities that prepare spacecraft for launch. Discovered in NASA spacecraft assembly clean rooms, this unusual bacterium may survive by entering a dormant, nearly unseen state, effectively “playing…