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Molly Knight

At a community hospital in Dallas, Texas, Molly Knight, RN, CCRN, works as an infection control nurse. She tracks healthcare-associated infections and trains clinical staff on isolation precautions. Across 11 years in nursing, Knight spent several years in an intensive care unit before moving into infection prevention. She also writes for Biology Insights.

Are Hand Dryers Unsanitary? What the Science Says Immunity
How Long Does Legionella Take to Develop in Water?Biology
Airborne vs Droplet Transmission: Key Differences Immunity
What Is Contact Isolation and When Is It Needed?Healthcare
How Was the COVID Vaccine Developed So Quickly?Immunity
Do Antibacterial Wipes Kill Viruses?Immunity
How to Kill Rotavirus: Effective Disinfection Methods Immunity
Why Is Sepsis on the Rise? Key Factors Explained Immunity
How to Not Get Sick After Getting Wet in the Rain Immunity
How to Treat Legionella in Water: Proven Methods Environment
COVID-19 Mortality: A Breakdown by Age Group Healthcare
How Does COVID-19 Spread From Person to Person?Immunity
Do Farts Carry Bacteria and Transmit Disease?Immunity
Smallpox Resurgence: Could This Eradicated Disease Return?Immunity
What Are the Three Categories of Transmission-Based Precautions?Healthcare
How to Clean Norovirus: Disinfectants That Actually Work Immunity
Effective Reproduction Number: What It Is & Why It Matters Healthcare
What Is a Portal of Exit in the Chain of Infection?Immunity
What Are the Three Types of Isolation Precautions?Healthcare
Why Is My Temperature Fluctuating So Much?Immunity
How Did COVID End? What Actually Brought It Under Control Healthcare
What Are the Different Types of Isolation Precautions?Healthcare
What Is the Recommended Humidity Level When Sick?Immunity
Can Stagnant Water Make You Sick?Immunity
Can You Get Diseases From Washing Machines?Immunity
What Kills Norovirus Besides Bleach?Immunity
What is Aseptic Technique and Why is it Important?Healthcare
What’s Wrong With Mexico’s Water and How to Stay Safe Safety
What Is a Super Spreader and How Do They Spread Disease?Immunity
How to Prevent Hepatitis A in Food Immunity