by David Tanedo | Jun 27, 2024 | Bug Library
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) What is it? Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that belongs to the herpes family, and is related to the Epstein-Barr and varicella-zoster viruses. In healthy people CMV infection can be symptom free. Occasionally the infection can cause...
by David Tanedo | May 27, 2024 | Bug Library
Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) JEV is a mosquito-borne flavivirus, it belongs to the same genus as dengue and yellow fever. Japanese encephalitis (JE) is caused by the JEV. The first documented case was in 1871 in Japan (where it gets its name); Australia’s first...
by David Tanedo | May 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Background The Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) is the peak professional body for infection prevention and control across Australasia. A significant inhibitor for people working in rural and remote areas of Australia and New Zealand...
by David Tanedo | Apr 27, 2024 | Bug Library
Influenza What is it? Influenza is a virus that causes acute respiratory disease, and usually occurs between April to September each year. Symptoms of influenza include fever, cough, headache, muscle aches and pains, and a sore throat. While influenza can be a...
by David Tanedo | Apr 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has released for public consultation the draft guidance which aims to support providers and aged care workers implement the strengthened Quality Standards. In view of the work of the Reference Group supporting the...
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