Hygiene MDPI

01/10/2025

🎉 We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new Special Issue: "Advances in Digital Technologies for Preventive and Personalized Oral Healthcare"!

Guest edited by Prof. Dr. Gianna Maria Nardi from Sapienza University of Rome, this collection explores the incredible innovations transforming oral healthcare:

🤖 Artificial intelligence for early risk detection
📱 Teledentistry and remote monitoring
🔬 3D imaging and digital scanning
⌚ Wearable biosensors and smart devices
🧬 Microbiome-based diagnostics
📊 Personalized prevention strategies

We invite researchers, clinicians, and hygienists to contribute their groundbreaking work that will shape the future of personalized preventive dentistry.

📄 Submit your manuscript: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/hygiene/special_issues/W23MAWQ56X

01/10/2025

🦷❤️ “Your toothbrush could protect your heart.”

A brand-new review published in MDPI’s Hygiene journal explains how bacteria living under inflamed gums slip into the bloodstream, boost CRP and help atherosclerotic plaques grow. People with severe periodontitis are up to 49 % more likely to have a heart attack—but treating gum disease improves blood-vessel function in just a few months!

Spread the word: good oral hygiene isn’t just about a nice smile, it’s a cheap, simple step toward cardiovascular health.

Read the free paper here ➡️ https://bit.ly/46QUozz

The human oral microbiome plays a vital role in maintaining oral and systemic health. This diverse microbial community includes over 700 bacterial species, some of which are implicated in developing systemic diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Research highlights a strong associat...

30/09/2025

We're excited to share the latest findings from German researchers who studied contagious mastitis pathogens in dairy farms across Lower Saxony. This important work helps us understand how common these pathogens are in bulk tank milk and what it means for dairy herd health.

What did they find?
✅ Analyzed 208 dairy farms
✅ S. aureus found in 18.3% of herds
✅ Mycoplasmopsis spp. detected in 8.7% of herds (higher than expected!)
✅ MRSA present in 3.8% of farms
✅ Prototheca spp. identified in 6.3% of herds

This study shows why regular monitoring of bulk tank milk is crucial for early detection of potential health risks in dairy herds. The findings will help farmers and veterinarians develop better strategies to keep cows healthy and ensure milk quality.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/42QsqCN

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Streptococcus (Sc.) agalactiae, Prototheca spp., Staphylococcus (S.) aureus, and especially methicillin-resistant S. aureus as well as Myco-plasmopsis (M.) spp. and M. bovis in bulk tank milk (BTM) on dairy farms in Lower Saxony, Germany. BTM....

29/09/2025

🇺🇸 We’re heading to APHA 2025 in Washington, D.C. (2–5 November 2025)!

American Public Health Association is one of the largest and most influential gatherings of professionals, bringing together experts from around the world to exchange knowledge, share innovations, and shape the future of . Our team will be there to connect with the academic and professional community, explore collaborations, and discuss the latest developments in public health research and publishing.
📍Come meet us at the event and join the conversation.
More⏩https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/13304

29/09/2025

We're thrilled to share groundbreaking research in Hygiene journal! They have discovered that gaseous ozone could be a game-changer in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

🔍 The Study:

Researchers tested gaseous ozone against ESBL-producing E. coli biofilms (these are particularly nasty, antibiotic-resistant bacteria that can cause serious infections).

📊 Amazing Results:
• Reduced bacterial counts by up to 99.4%
• Cut biofilm biomass by up to 61%
• Effective against multiple resistant strains
• Environmentally friendly - breaks down into oxygen!

This study is open access, so everyone can read the full research! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3IvjOL3

Ozone is a triatomic allotropic modification of oxygen with very high oxidation potential and strong antimicrobial properties, and can be used as a disinfecting agent. The aim of this work was to investigate the effectiveness of gaseous ozone in reducing the number of bacteria and the total biomass....

25/09/2025

Did you know that biofilms are responsible for up to 80% of all microbial infections in healthcare settings? These stubborn bacterial communities can form on everything from dental implants to catheters, making them extremely difficult to treat with conventional antibiotics.

But there's hope! Researchers are now using 3D printing and nanotechnology to create medical devices that can actually PREVENT biofilm formation.

This review article explores these incredible innovations that could revolutionize patient safety. The future of infection-free medical devices is closer than you think!

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4nfrCzD

Biofilms remain one of the most pervasive complications of the medical field, representing 50–70% of all nosocomial infections and up to 80% of total microbial infections. Since biofilms contain intricately small matrices, different microenvironments, and accumulations of biodiverse microorganisms...

22/09/2025

🔬Exciting this research published in Hygiene MDPI!

Danish scientists have used cutting-edge whole genome sequencing technology to track Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in ready-to-eat food production facilities over a 4-year period. What they found is both fascinating and concerning:

🧬 Specific bacterial strains persisted in production environments for years
🥩 The same genetic types appeared repeatedly, even after cleaning procedures
🏥 Some of these persistent strains were genetically similar to those causing human illness
📊 Awareness campaigns had limited impact on reducing bacterial presence

This study underscores the importance of developing more effective food safety strategies and communication approaches to protect public health. The research provides valuable insights for food producers, regulators, and public health officials worldwide.

Check out the full open-access article here:
https://bit.ly/3W18p8M

What are your thoughts on improving food safety in production environments? Share in the comments! 👇

Listeria monocytogenes is an ubiquitously occurring foodborne bacterial pathogen known to contaminate foods during the production processes. To assess the presence and persistence of L. monocytogenes in Danish ready-to-eat (RTE) food production companies in response to a Listeria awareness campaign,...

18/09/2025

We're proud to announce the publication of the systematic review on bacterial contamination of antiseptics, disinfectants, and hand hygiene products used in healthcare settings in low- and middle-income countries.

This comprehensive study analyzed 38 articles spanning over 45 years and reveals some concerning findings:

📊 13 healthcare-associated outbreaks linked to contaminated products
🦠 Common contaminants include multidrug-resistant bacteria like Klebsiella pneumoniae and Serratia marcescens
⚠️ Case fatality rates reached up to 26% in some outbreaks
💧 Water-based products and improper dilution practices were major risk factors

This research is crucial for improving infection prevention and control programs worldwide, especially in resource-limited settings where healthcare-associated infections affect twice as many patients compared to high-income countries.

Read the full open-access article here:
https://bit.ly/46vPeJe

Let's work together to improve patient safety globally! 💪

We conducted a systematic review of healthcare-associated outbreaks and cross-sectional surveys related to the contamination of antiseptics, disinfectants, and hand hygiene products in healthcare settings in low- and middle-income countries (PROSPERO CRD42021266271). Risk of bias was assessed by sel...

17/09/2025

🔬 This review reveals concerning findings about bacterial contamination of antiseptics, disinfectants, and hand hygiene products in healthcare facilities across high-income countries.

📈 Key insights

114 documented cases over 70 years
68 actual outbreaks affecting vulnerable patients
Water-based products (especially chlorhexidine) most at risk
Bacteria like Burkholderia cepacia thriving in these products

💡 Why this matters: These contaminated products have caused serious infections, prolonged hospital stays, and even deaths. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased antiseptic use dramatically, making this issue more relevant than ever.

✅ What needs to happen: Better surveillance, improved manufacturing standards, proper staff training, and implementation of antiseptic stewardship programs.

This research is a wake-up call for healthcare facilities worldwide to reassess their infection prevention protocols. The safety of patients and healthcare workers depends on it.

Read the full study: https://bit.ly/4pwOdJG

This scoping review addresses bacterial contamination of antiseptics, low-level disinfectants, and hand hygiene products in healthcare settings in high-income countries. Over 70 years, 114 articles were found: 68 outbreaks, 13 pseudo-outbreaks and 33 cross-sectional surveys. Outbreaks affected media...

15/09/2025

🌍 Stomach cancer doesn’t make headlines, but it claims one life every 40 seconds.

Our latest open-access article breaks down why risk can be 20× higher in one country than another, how a common bacterium (H. pylori) shapes your odds, and which simple lifestyle swaps really protect your gut.

Read free: https://bit.ly/3JW3of9

Gastric cancer (GC) is a significant global public health problem. It is the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality despite its decline in incidence since the past five decades. The incidence of GC varies between regions, and this heterogeneity is attributed to multi-factors, including infe...

26/08/2025

Nanotechnology is revolutionizing the way we fight germs! 🔬 This new open-access review from Hygiene explains how tiny materials like silver and copper nanoparticles can pack a powerful punch against bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Learn about the science behind these super-powered materials and how they're being used to create self-cleaning surfaces, better medical devices, and cleaner water.



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Microbial colonization on various surfaces is a serious problem. Biofilms from these microbes pose serious health and economic threats. In addition, the recent global pandemic has also attracted great interest in the latest techniques and technology for antimicrobial surface coatings. Incorporating....

20/08/2025

We are excited to share the latest review published in the journal, titled 'Global Trends and Action Items for the Prevention and Control of Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases.'

This review highlights three key areas:
the inappropriate and excessive use of antibiotics, the spread of antibiotic resistance across the three main One Health sectors, and the necessary measures to ensure global health security.

These findings underscore the importance of a comprehensive approach to tackle infectious diseases.

Read it: https://bit.ly/4fQ7sJM

In recent decades, the world has observed the emergence and re-emergence of a multitude of previously non-existent or re-emerging infectious diseases, for which there is a paucity of timely and effective preventative measures. The WHO has published a catalogue of priority pathogens that are likely t...