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Emerging Infections

WEBWelcome to Emerging Infections.net! Thanks for visiting our site. We hope that this online resource for Orlando Health Team Members will serve. as a single learning resource for …

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Antibiotic Resistance — Emerging Infections

WEBAntibiotic resistance is what occurs when bacteria or fungi develop the ability to survive the antibiotic medications that would previously kill them. These medications would usually …

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Pandemic Resources — Emerging Infections

WEBInterview with Dr. Thomas Frieden (Former Director, CDC) COVID-19 is NOT the flu Video by Vox. Pandemic and Outbreak Maps. Hopkins interactive map

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Pathogen Bank — Emerging Infections

WEBPathogen Bank. Our working compendium of the various pathogens associated with emerging infections. Group 1 (HAIs). Category A Pathogens:. Bacillus anthracis, …

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Influenza — Emerging Infections

WEBInfluenza FAQ (adapted from CDC) What is Influenza? Influenza is a member of the Orthomyxovirus family and is responsible for causing a contagious respiratory illness, …

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Hepatitis A — Emerging Infections

WEBHepatitis A FAQ (adapted from CDC) What is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a virus from the Picornavirus family that tends to affect the gastrointestinal system, especially the liver.

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MRSA — Emerging Infections

WEBStaph aureus can be part of the normal bacterial flora and typically colonizes on the skin and in the nose. MRSA most commonly causes skin infection, which presents as …

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CDI — Emerging Infections

WEBWhat is Clostridiodes difficile infection (CDI)?. Clostridiodes/Clostridium difficile or C. diff is a species of bacteria whose toxins primarily affect the colon and

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CLABSI — Emerging Infections

WEBCentral line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are infections associated with the use of central lines or central venous catheters. These catheters are often inserted in a …

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Vaccinations — Emerging Infections

WEBVaccinations What are vaccines? Vaccines are preparations that stimulate a person’s immune system to produce immunity to diseases and infections by stimulating the body …

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CAUTI — Emerging Infections

WEBUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are an infection that can involve any portion of the urinary system, including the urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys. UTIs are the most common …

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Clinical Topics — Emerging Infections

WEBCOVID-19 Clinical Topics Overview and Clinical Management Reviews. COVID-19 is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, the currently circulating pandemic virus.

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Measles — Emerging Infections

WEBMEASLES FAQ What is the threat, related incubation period, and contagious period? Measles is a highly contagious viral illness characterized by fever, malaise, rash, and …

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Zika — Emerging Infections

WEBZika FAQ (adapted from CDC) What is Zika?. Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that, although discovered in 1947, has recently reemerged, leading to widespread epidemics in many …

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