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infection
infection The invasion of any living organism by disease-causing microorganisms (see
pathogen), which proceed to establish themselves, multiply, and produce various symptoms in their host. Pathogens may invade via a wound or (in animals) through the mucous membranes lining the alimentary, respiratory, and reproductive tracts, and may be transmitted by an infected individual, a
carrier, or an arthropod
vector. Symptoms in animals appear after an initial symptomless
incubation period and typically consist of localized
inflammation, often with pain and fever. Infections are combated by the body's natural defences (see
immune response). Treatment with drugs (see
antibiotics;
antiseptic) is effective against most bacterial, fungal, and protozoan infections; some viral infections respond to
antiviral drugs. See also
immunization.
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Nosocomial infections in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit: A difference between trauma and surgical patients
Magazine article from: The American Surgeon; 10/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...surgical site infections. From these data we determined infection rates per 100...related nosocomial infections and calculated infection rate by current...collected by an infection control specialist, and only infections that met the...
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Infection prevention falls short in Canadian long-term care facilities.
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 3/11/2009; 700+ words
; ...largely preventable infections," says Dr. Zoutman...Medical Director of Infection Prevention and...care facilities infection prevention and...activities to identify infections. Half (51 per...prevent the spread of infections. The shortfalls...many essential infection control ...
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Infection and Anemia In Canadian Aboriginal Infants
Magazine article from: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research; 12/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...carence en fer ou l'infection ou aux deux. Pour...filles) exempts d'infections. La prvalence de l...avaient souffert d'une infection au cours des deux semaines...parents to describe any infections. A nurse drew blood...no fever or signs of infection. Hemoglobin concentration...
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Infection Epidemic Carves Deadly Path across America.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 7/21/2002; 700+ words
; ...killed by hospital infections is unbelievable...Farr, a leading infection-control expert...The CDC links infections to patient mortality...complications caused by an infection. Indirect cases involve infections that played a major...
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Infection data offers partial view of hospitals
Newspaper article from: Columbia Daily Tribune; 11/4/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...should have an infection." Eddie Hedrick...state's emerging infections coordinator, said...Regional Hospital had infection rates comparable...Hospital had no infections in 280 hysterectomy...Hospital had four infections during 174 surgeries...Hospital had one infection in 268 hip ...
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Hospital Infection Reporting Laws Spread Across the Country; Concern Over Patient Infections Prompting States to Take Action
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 5/9/2006; 700+ words
; ...Public disclosure of infection rates will serve...Americans suffer from infections they acquire in...far, based on infection data collected...identified 13,711 infections as being acquired...hospitals to report infections to the Connecticut...hospital- specific infection rates ...
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Infection risk relatively low in orthopedic surgery
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 4/28/2003; ; 635 words
; ...Fortunately, the risk of infection in most orthopedic...than 1 percent. Infections occur when bacteria...either heal the infection or the bacteria...individual. Chronic infections sometimes develop...from the blood's infection fighters and remain undetected. Joint infections can be ...
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Infection control in an x-ray department
Magazine article from: Synergy; 2/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; Control of Infection Special Introduction...hospital-acquired infections. In 1884, Florence...hospital-acquired infections are still widespread...programmes for infection control are put...little research into infection control policies...hospital-acquired infections are generalised...
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Infection-prevention front line successes.(INFECTION CONNECTION)
Magazine article from: Healthcare Purchasing News; 4/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...the campaign against infection may be experiencing...reimburse for certain infections, but let's never...the trenches battling infection really do care about...noted Love. "When the infection rate spiked again...Intravascular Device-Related Infections," and other evidence...
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Infections are getting more serious
Magazine article from: Dermatology Times; 1/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...statistics on CA-MRSA infections, but reports from...the IDSA Emerging Infections Network, 84 percent...encountering a CAMRSA infection during 2003, says...the two types of infection apart. Not only are community infections more widespread...
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Anaerobic Infections
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
Anaerobic Infections Definition An anaerobic infection is an infection...which can cause an infection. Indeed, most anaerobic infections are "mixed infections...location of the infection. In general, anaerobic infections result in tissue...
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Nosocomial Infections
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Public Health
...Table 1 Frequency of most common nosocomial infections Infection Site Incidence All patients Device-related...and 7 to 24 days for primary bloodstream infection. Some infections, such as infection occurring in a hip or knee replacement...
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Intestinal Infections
Encyclopedia entry from: Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
...What Bacteria Cause Intestinal Infections or Food Poisoning? What Are the Major Types of Viral Intestinal Infections? Other Causes of Intestinal Infection How Do Doctors Diagnose Intestinal Infections and Food Poisoning? How Are Intestinal...
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Oncogenic Infections
Encyclopedia entry from: Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
...chronic (KRAH-nik) infection (meaning that the infection continues for a...system. Chronic infections such as hepatitis...with 5 million new infections diagnosed each year...controlling the infection. *Pap smear is...
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Rickettsial Infections
Encyclopedia entry from: Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
...They Contagious? Specific Infections How Do Doctors Make the Diagnosis...Treatment for Rickettsial Infections? How Long Does a Rickettsial Infection Last? What Are the Complications? How Are Rickettsial Infections Prevented? Resources Rickettsial...
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