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As community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) increases, we now find that the bug can cause further problems by joining its nosocomial cousins in the hospital The fear used to be that MRSA would leave the hospital, but it appears community strains can just as likely come in.
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Copper-silver ionization in potable waters was found to be highly effective in reducing environmental Legionella colonization and preventing nosocomial Legionnaires disease over prolonged time periods.
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With visions of overrun, bankrupt hospitals and workers dying or refusing to treat patients, a recent government-commissioned study of an epidemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in the United States had everything but a nightmarish cover painting by Hieronymus Bosch.
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Influenza information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) includes the following answers to common questions about the new live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV).
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Saying the risk of infection outweighs the risk of fire, a national fire marshals association has come out in support of the use of alcohol hand rubs in the health care facilities.
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Rift Valley fever (RVF) which can wipe out whole herds of livestock and blind humans may emerge as a new mosquito-borne infection in the United States in the next year or two, a leading government advisor on emerging infections warns.
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After years of fierce protest by infection control professionals, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has officially withdrawn its proposed health care tuberculosis standard.
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Citing concerns about patient safety and the arrogance of his professional colleagues, a retired surgeon is urging that those practicing surgery should undergo mandatory testing for bloodborne infections.