Tag Archives: Aerobiology
MRSA Update
Aerobiologists and scent-machine makers in the business of infection control and prevention will be interested in the recent Infection Prevention Industry Update. The article contains the latest findings about the startling increase in prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). See … Continue reading
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Aerobiologists to convene in Finland, Argentina
The 4th European Symposium on Aerobiology takes place in August 2008 in Turku, Finland. The meeting will provide scientists with an update on various aspects of aerobiology. The topics of the meeting include forensic palynology, satellite imaging, meteorology and long-distance … Continue reading
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Ozone used to disinfect hospitals from MRSA and other bugs
A British company unveiled a disinfecting machine using a new technology that can kill up to 99.99% of airborne bacteria and viruses. The machines, developed by Inov8 Science, mix the naturally-occurring ozone in the air with olefins, producing a cascade … Continue reading
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Scent machines used in war against hospital superbug
Originally designed to mask unpleasant odors on hospital wards, scent machines in a U.K. hospital are also being tested for their ability to prevent infection. The machine disperses a special recipe of particular essential oils that attack MRSA, a hospital-borne … Continue reading
Eco-friendly aromas abate airborne infection hazard
Fragrance compounds from cinnamon, cloves, coriander and other spices kill airborne bacteria, yeast and mold, according to a University of Vienna study. The researchers set out to investigate eco-friendly, unobjectionable substances with a potential for air disinfection. The study, published … Continue reading
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