Under the microscope looks at different pathogens from the smallest to the largest. A useful reference library for all staff including IPC and Decontamination Technicians.
What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease originally transmitted to humans from animals and caused by the enveloped Monkeypox virus. It is regarded as… Read More »Tristel ClO₂ efficacy against the Monkeypox virus
Pseudomonas is a type of bacteria (Gram negative) it is rod shaped. It is found commonly in the environment, like in soil and in water. Of… Read More »Under the Microscope – Pseudomonas aeruginosa
What is it?Klebsiella species are non-motile rod shaped – gram-negative bacteria that are found in the environment, also in the human intestinal tract. They are… Read More »Under the Microscope – Klebsiella
What is it? Escherichia coli (E.coli) is a facultative anaerobic, gram-negative bacterium, which is found normally in the human intestine. It appears to be covered… Read More »Under the Microscope – Escherichia coli
What is it? Legionella are aerobic gram-negative bacilli. The first known outbreak of Legionnaires disease was at an American Legion Convention in 1976. There are… Read More »Under the microscope – Legionella