Hygiene Measures

Transmission routes of infectious diseases

The decisive factor for the selection of hygiene measures is the transmission route of an infectious disease. Here you can find out which protective measures are suitable and when.

Knowing the different ways in which infectious diseases are transmitted is important for patient and occupational safety as well as for the economic use of resources. The different hygiene measures depend on the route of transmission: if transmission occurs via droplets and particles from the air, or aerosols wearing a mask is particularly important; in the case of contact and smear infections, disinfection and the wearing of gloves and gowns are of primary importance.

Read more about modes of transmission of infectious diseases here.

Global Measles threat continues to grow

Arm with measles rash

Following a decline in measles vaccination coverage in recent years, measles cases are expected to increase by 18% and deaths by 43% worldwide by 2022. This article provides an overview of current measles outbreaks and the right preventive measures.

Current season of acute respiratory diseases

As soon as temperatures fall and people spend more time indoors again, the number of acute respiratory diseases increases...

RSV, influenza, and COVID-19: How will the current autumn and winter season be?

At present, there are increasing reports of infections with respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV), influenza viruses and other respiratory pathogens.

Large avian flu epidemic threatens certain bird populations in Europe, but threat to humans is low

As in humans, various influenza viruses (e.g. the highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus H5N1) are continually circulating in birds, sometimes spreading more and sometimes less ...

Transmission paths

Transmission of pathogens to humans occurs via a wide variety of routes. The main transmission routes of many clinically relevant pathogens are concentrated in four modes of transmission...

Risks of infection emanating from mobile communication devices in clinical settings

Mobile communication devices are increasingly used in various areas of healthcare delivery...

Keratoconjunctivitis epidemica

All year round, adenoviruses are responsible for many infectious diseases, including epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC), which is currently spreading rapidly...

Smear infection

Transmission of pathogens by direct contact with an infected person (direct contact infection) or indirectly by touching contaminated objects (indirect contact infection)...

Knowledge Database

The A-to-Z database provides information on each pathogen, the most common infections that it triggers, its main transmission paths and recommendations on disinfection. In the glossary, you will find explanations of infection control terms. Search now!

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DISINFACTS

Our periodically published DISINFACTS offers well-founded and practical information on special topics related to hygiene and infection protection. The focus: new recommendations and regulations, studies, products, and background knowledge on diseases.

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Streptococcal infections on the rise in Japan

Streptococci

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is caused by toxin-producing group A streptococci. The incidence of TSS is low worldwide, although a regional cluster has been observed in Japan since the beginning of this year. What is causing the increase in infections and how can we protect ourselves? Learn more in our article.