by David Tanedo | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Erica is a dedicated and dynamic leader with a wealth of expertise in leadership and management, infection prevention and control, staff health, immunisation, and infectious diseases. With extensive clinical experience spanning multiple states in Australia, Erica has...
by David Tanedo | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dr Peta-Anne Zimmerman (RN, DPH, CICP-E, SFHEA) is an internationally respected clinician, educator, and researcher in infection prevention and control (IPC) and public health. Dr Zimmerman’s experience in IPC spans over 20 years and her domestic clinical experience,...
by David Tanedo | Sep 27, 2024 | Bug Library
Pertussis What is it? Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by Bordetella pertussis, also known as whooping cough or the ‘hundred-day cough.’ Symptoms of pertussis include fever, tiredness, runny nose and a cough that gradually develops...
by David Tanedo | Aug 27, 2024 | Bug Library
Diphtheria What is it? Diphtheria is a communicable disease caused by the Corynebacterium diphtheriae and Corynebacterium ulcerans bacteria, which can cause serious respiratory and skin infections. Prior to accessible and widespread vaccination for diphtheria, an...
by David Tanedo | Jul 27, 2024 | Bug Library
Respiratory Syncytial virus (RSV) Respiratory Syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that affects the airways and lungs, resulting in cold like symptoms. Its very contagious and spreads easily. Most people recover in a week or two, but some cases can be serious. Infants...
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