germs are everywhere
pathogens
Germs, pathogens, bacteria, contaminates are all around us and in us.
Some are good for us. Some can make us sick. And some can kill us.
Be aware of the Public Health Enemy.
MEET THE DIRTY DOZEN
ACINETOBACTER BAUMANNII
ALIAS: “Iraqibacter, Superbug”
The Report
CAMPYLOBACTER
ALIAS: “Campy”
The Report
COSTRIDIOIDES DIFFICILE
ALIAS: “C. diff”
The Report
ESCHERICHIA COLI
ALIASES: “E. coli, coliform bacteria”
The Report
Influenza
ALIAS: “The Flu”
The Report
LISTERIA
ALIAS: “Monocytogenes”
The Report
KLEBSIELLA
ALIAS: “Kleb, Pneumonia, UTI ”
The Report
NOROVIRUS
ALIAS: “Cruise ship virus, stomach flu”
The Report
SALMONELLA
ALIAS: “Typhoid fever”
The Report
SHIGELLA
ALIAS: “Dysentery”
The Report
STAPHYLOCOCCUS
ALIAS: “Staph”
The Report
STREPTOCOCCUS
ALIASES: “Strep, Strep Throat, Scarlet Fever, Flesh Eating Disease”
The Report
BE ON THE WATCH FOR
CANDIDA AURIS ALIAS: “C. auris”
This relative of the more famous Candida albicans has been spreading across the world since its discovery in 2009. It has been found to colonize human skin and can contaminate surfaces rapidly. The yeast also has resistance to most antifungal agents and should be considered a major risk in any environment. The yeast is spreading in the community and needs to be given consideration in any cleaning process.