by ACIPC Office | Mar 25, 2025 | Bug Library
Burkholderia Pseudomallei What is it? Melioidosis is a disease of humans and animals that is caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, a small gram negative aerobic bacillus. While Burkholderia pseudomallei is found around the world in warm and humid...
by ACIPC Office | Feb 25, 2025 | Bug Library
Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) is a gram-negative, motile, non-spore-forming bacterium. It is a species of bacteria within the Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc), a group of closely related bacteria that are often associated with...
by ACIPC Office | Feb 17, 2025 | News
We’re excited to unveil our new video series on AS 5369:2023. The ACIPC video series on AS 5369:2023 Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities, is designed to guide IPC professionals and those working...
by ACIPC Office | Jan 31, 2025 | Aged Care News
Outbreak management planning is a key part of infection prevention and control. This document, from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, supports both the development of a new outbreak management plan (OMP) and the quality assurance of existing plans. It...
by ACIPC Office | Jan 25, 2025 | Bug Library
What is it? Measles is a highly infectious acute viral disease, that can cause serious medical complications. In 2014 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Australia to have eliminated endemic measles through an effective vaccination program, with most cases...
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