Eli Perencevich, MD, MS

Dr. Eli Perencevich is a tenured Professor of Internal Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine as well as the Director of the Center for Comprehensive Access & Delivery Research and Evaluation (CADRE) at the Iowa City VA Health Care System. He was recently named Senior Associate for Infection Control Studies for VA's Office of Public Health's National Center for Occupational Health and Infection Control (COHIC).

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Ebola Infection Control Resources

Ebola hemorrhagic fever (Ebola HF) is one of numerous Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers. It is a severe, often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (such as monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees).    As cases in the United States make headlines, we wanted to share some resources for SHEA Members that will be helpful.  SHEA supports CDC's Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations and requests that members send any suggestions or concerns to us so that we can work with CDC as this situation evolves. 

Date added: 08/01/14

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Cases of Drug-Resistant Superbug Significantly Rise in Southeastern U.S.

Cases of the highly contagious, drug-resistant bacteria, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae  (CRE), have increased fivefold in community hospitals in the Southeastern United States, according to a new study published in the August issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

Date added: 07/16/14

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